Town News
Costcove Supermarket offers big-box store convenience in downtown Amherst
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The Town of Amherst is pleased to welcome Costcove Supermarket to our business community. The new store, located at the corner of Church and Victoria Streets, marks the company’s second location, following its successful launch in Summerside, Prince Edward Island.
Deputy Mayor Hal Davidson was recently joined by members of council, to present store owner Divyesh Patel and employee Meet Patel with a new business certificate, celebrating Costcove’s investment in Amherst and its role in providing downtown with much-welcomed access to grocery items.
“I love the community here. In downtown, there’s nothing like any such store nearby. Lots of new customers are coming in,” shared Patel.
Victoria Street East Closed July 25 for Emergency Repair
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Victoria Street East is closed between Lawrence Street and Station Street for an emergency repair. Barricades and detours in place. Drivers are advised to use another route if possible.
Wellington Street Closed July 25, 2025
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Wellington Street is currently closed, due to concerns with a damaged tree. Crews are on their way to deal with the issue and open the street shortly afterwards. Drivers are asked to use an alternate route.
Hickman and Chamberlain Street Rail Crossing Closed July 25
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The rail crossing at Chamberlain and Hickman Streets will be closed from approximately 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on the morning of Friday, July 25. This closure is required to complete repairs to the roadway.
Barricades will be in place and drivers are advised to plan an alternate route during this time.
Any questions about this work and associated street closure can be directed to Town Hall between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. M-F at 902-667-3352 or
July 23, 2025 – Special meeting of Amherst Town Council
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The Amherst Ducks senior hockey team has new ownership, and a request was made to play out of the Amherst Stadium for the 2025/26 hockey season. At a special meeting of Amherst Town Council on Wednesday afternoon, a new agreement was approved between the A & A Hockey Group and the Town for the upcoming season.
This user agreement is very similar to the agreement used for the Amherst Jr. A Ramblers, including the same ice costs.
Due to the issues with the past Ducks ownership, the new owners will make a $10,000 deposit prior to the season. These funds will be used to pay for their ice time and, once depleted, the team will pay for ice time in advance.
West Pleasant Street Closed between Albion Street and Park Street
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Work has begun in the area of the railway underpass on West Pleasant Street to repair a retaining wall. This is the area known locally as the subway.
West Pleasant Street is closed at Albion Street to allow completion of this work. Another barricade is in place on West Pleasant at Park Street, but local traffic is able to drive around.
This street closure will remain in effect 24 hours a day until the job is complete this Friday, July 25.
Motorists are advised that this section of West Pleasant Street is accessible via the Park Street end. The sidewalk under the rail bridge will be closed to pedestrians during this work.
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Additional work will take place the week of July 28 to replace the drainage grate in the street surface under the overpass.
This same street closure for West Pleasant Street will be required 24 hours a day until that work is complete.
Any questions about these projects can be directed to Amherst Town Hall at 902-667-3352 or
