Live Nova Scotia ER Status Updates

Every emergency room closure, reopening and service disruption in Nova Scotia, as it happens — pulled from official health-authority sources and refreshed continuously. See which Nova Scotia ERs are closed right now, get the closures that matter by email, or follow by RSS.

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This week in Nova Scotia ER access ▼ 5 vs last week
10closures this week
7reopenings
651ER-hours lost
Nova Scotia · 0% of ERs reporting live
Closed Digby General Hospital Digby, NS 16 hours ago

Digby General Hospital emergency department is temporarily closed and will reopen on Sunday, August 2 at 8 a.m. Virtual urgent care is open every day from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., even when emergency department is closed.

Nearest open ER: Saint John Regional Hospital, 80 km
Closed 22 times in the last 90 days
Source: Nova Scotia Health · Updated 13 hours ago
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Closed Fishermen's Memorial Hospital Lunenburg, NS 1 new update yesterday

Fishermen's Memorial Hospital emergency department is temporarily closed and will reopen on Saturday, August 1 at 7:30 a.m. Virtual urgent care is open every day from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., even when emergency department is closed.

Nearest open ER: South Shore Regional Hospital, 16 km
Closed 7 times in the last 90 days
Source: Nova Scotia Health · Updated yesterday
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Closed Roseway Hospital Shelburne, NS 2 days ago

Roseway Hospital emergency department is temporarily closed and will reopen on Tuesday, August 4 at 8 a.m. Virtual urgent care is open every day from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., even when emergency department is closed.

Nearest open ER: Yarmouth Regional Hospital, 66 km
Closed 19 times in the last 90 days
Source: Nova Scotia Health · Updated 23 hours ago
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Closed Twin Oaks Memorial Hospital Musquodoboit Harbour, NS 1 new update 3 days ago

Twin Oaks Memorial Hospital's emergency department will be closed on Tuesday (July 28) at 6 p.m.; it will reopen on Wednesday, July 29 at 8 a.m. Virtual urgent care will not be available during this closure.

Nearest open ER: Dartmouth General Hospital, 38 km
Closed 16 times in the last 90 days
Source: Nova Scotia Health · Updated 3 days ago
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Disruption Fishermen's Memorial Hospital Lunenburg, NS 2 new updates 3 days ago

Fishermen's Memorial Hospital emergency department is open from 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. (noon) on Thursday, July 30 and Friday, July 31. Virtual urgent care is open every day from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., even when emergency department is closed.

Nearest open ER: South Shore Regional Hospital, 16 km
Closed 7 times in the last 90 days
Source: Nova Scotia Health · Updated 3 days ago
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Closed Fishermen's Memorial Hospital Lunenburg, NS 3 new updates 3 days ago

Fishermen's Memorial Hospital emergency department is open from 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. (noon) on Wednesday, July 29, Thursday, July 30 and Friday, July 31. Virtual urgent care is open every day from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., even when emergency department is closed.

Nearest open ER: South Shore Regional Hospital, 16 km
Closed 7 times in the last 90 days
Source: Nova Scotia Health · Updated 3 days ago
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Closed Roseway Hospital Shelburne, NS 1 new update 3 days ago

Roseway Hospital emergency department will be closed from 3 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28 until 8 a.m. on Wednesday, July 29. Virtual urgent care is open every day from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., even when emergency department is closed. Reopening Wed, Jul 29, 8:00 a.m.

Nearest open ER: Yarmouth Regional Hospital, 66 km
Closed 19 times in the last 90 days
Source: Nova Scotia Health · Updated 3 days ago
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Closed Twin Oaks Memorial Hospital Musquodoboit Harbour, NS 1 new update 4 days ago

The Twin Oaks Memorial Hospital emergency department in Musquodoboit Harbour is temporarily closed and will reopen on Tuesday, July 28 at 12 p.m. (noon). Virtual urgent care will be available during this closure.

Nearest open ER: Dartmouth General Hospital, 38 km
Closed 16 times in the last 90 days
Source: Nova Scotia Health · Updated 3 days ago
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Closed Eastern Memorial Hospital Canso, NS 4 days ago

The emergency department at Eastern Memorial Hospital in Canso is temporarily closed and will reopen on Monday, Aug. 10 at 12 p.m. (noon). Virtual urgent care is available Monday and Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 6:45 p.m.; Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 2:30 and Thursday to Sunday from 8 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. Hours subject to change.

Nearest open ER: Guysborough Memorial Hospital, 42 km
Closed 3 times in the last 90 days
Source: Nova Scotia Health · Updated 4 days ago
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Closed Guysborough Memorial Hospital Guysborough, NS 1 new update 5 days ago

The Guysborough Memorial Hospital emergency department is temporarily closed and will reopen on Tuesday, July 28 at 8 a.m. Virtual urgent care is available onsite daily from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Hours are subject to change.

Nearest open ER: St. Martha's Regional Hospital, 45 km
Closed 12 times in the last 90 days
Source: Nova Scotia Health · Updated 5 days ago
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Disruption Eastern Memorial Hospital Canso, NS 1 new update 5 days ago

The emergency department at Eastern Memorial Hospital in Canso will be temporarily closed from 10 a.m. Monday, July 27 until 12 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10. Virtual urgent care is available Monday and Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 6:45 p.m.; Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 2:30 and Thursday to Sunday from 8 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. Hours subject to change.

Nearest open ER: Guysborough Memorial Hospital, 42 km
Closed 3 times in the last 90 days
Source: Nova Scotia Health · Updated 5 days ago
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Closed Twin Oaks Memorial Hospital Musquodoboit Harbour, NS 1 new update Jul 25

The emergency department at Twin Oaks Memorial Hospital in Musquodoboit Harbour will be closed between 3 and 8 p.m. on Friday, July 24. It will also be closed on Saturday, July 25 and Sunday, July 26, reopening on Monday, July 27 at 7 a.m.

Nearest open ER: Dartmouth General Hospital, 38 km
Closed 16 times in the last 90 days
Source: Nova Scotia Health · Updated 6 days ago
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Closed Roseway Hospital Shelburne, NS 1 new update Jul 24

Roseway Hospital emergency department is temporarily closed and will reopen on Tuesday, July 28 at 8 a.m. Virtual urgent care is available onsite daily from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., even when the emergency department is closed.

Nearest open ER: Yarmouth Regional Hospital, 66 km
Closed 19 times in the last 90 days
Source: Nova Scotia Health · Updated 4 days ago
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Nova Scotia ER closures — frequently asked questions

Are there ER closures in Nova Scotia right now?

Yes — this page lists current emergency department closures, reopenings and service disruptions in Nova Scotia, updated continuously from official sources. Right now we're tracking 55 active closures in the province.

How do I check if a Nova Scotia ER is open tonight?

Watch this Nova Scotia feed, or open the specific hospital's page for its current status and live wait time. If the ER is open, you can set a wait-time alert on its page, or get ER closures by email to keep up with the bigger picture.

How often is the Nova Scotia feed updated?

Detection runs about every 15 minutes against official Nova Scotia sources, and the feed updates as soon as a change is confirmed.

Where can I see ER closures for the rest of Canada?

The national feed covers every province, and the closures directory lists current and recent closures by province and community.

Is there an API or widget for this data?

Yes — a free JSON API and RSS feed (non-commercial use with attribution) and a free embeddable widget. Commercial licensing is available for history and bulk data.

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