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 ▲ 7 vs last week
17closures this week
16reopenings
282ER-hours lost
Nova Scotia · 0% of ERs reporting live
Closed Twin Oaks Memorial Hospital Musquodoboit Harbour, NS 2 hours ago

The Twin Oaks Memorial Hospital emergency department in Musquodoboit will close today Monday, July 20 at 6 p.m. and will reopen tomorrow at 7 a.m. Virtual urgent care will not be available during this closure.

Nearest open ER: Dartmouth General Hospital, 38 km
Closed 12 times in the last 90 days
Source: Nova Scotia Health · Updated 2 hours ago
Closed Fishermen's Memorial Hospital Lunenburg, NS 1 new update 5 hours ago

Fishermen's Memorial Hospital emergency department is open from 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. (noon) daily from Tuesday, July 21 to Friday, July 24. 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: South Shore Regional Hospital, 16 km
Closed 5 times in the last 90 days
Source: Nova Scotia Health · Updated 5 hours ago

The Guysborough Memorial Hospital emergency department is temporarily closed and will reopen on Tuesday, July 21 at 8 a.m. Virtual urgent care will be available onsite daily from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Hours are subject to change.

Nearest open ER: Strait Richmond Hospital, 33 km
Closed 9 times in the last 90 days
Source: Nova Scotia Health · Updated 9 hours ago
Closed Queens General Hospital Liverpool, NS 18 hours ago

The Queens General Hospital emergency department in Liverpool is temporarily closed and will reopen on Monday, July 20 until 9 p.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: South Shore Regional Hospital, 41 km
Closed 5 times in the last 90 days
Source: Nova Scotia Health · Updated 9 hours ago
Closed Twin Oaks Memorial Hospital Musquodoboit Harbour, NS 1 new update yesterday

The emergency department at Twin Oaks Memorial Hospital will be closed from 3 p.m. on Sunday, July 19 until 7 a.m. on Monday, July 20. Virtual urgent care is unavailable during this closure. Reopening Mon, Jul 20, 7:00 a.m.

Nearest open ER: Dartmouth General Hospital, 38 km
Closed 12 times in the last 90 days
Source: Nova Scotia Health · Updated yesterday
Closed Hants Community Hospital Windsor, NS 1 new update yesterday

The Hants Community Hospital emergency department in Windsor will close Sunday, July 19 at 3 p.m. and will reopen Monday, July 20 at 8 a.m. Virtual urgent care will not be available during this closure.

Nearest open ER: Valley Regional Hospital, 32 km
Closed 9 times in the last 90 days
Source: Nova Scotia Health · Updated yesterday
Closed Digby General Hospital Digby, NS 1 new update yesterday

Digby General Hospital emergency department is temporarily closed and will reopen on Monday, July 20 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: Saint John Regional Hospital, 80 km
Closed 20 times in the last 90 days
Source: Nova Scotia Health · Updated yesterday
Closed Hants Community Hospital Windsor, NS 1 new update 2 days ago

The Hants Community Hospital emergency department will be closed at 3 p.m. Saturday, July 18 and will reopen at 8 a.m. Sunday, July 19. Virtual urgent care is unavailable during this closure.

Nearest open ER: Valley Regional Hospital, 32 km
Closed 9 times in the last 90 days
Source: Nova Scotia Health · Updated 2 days ago
Closed Twin Oaks Memorial Hospital Musquodoboit Harbour, NS 1 new update 2 days ago

The emergency department (ED) will be closed at 6 a.m. Saturday, July 18 and will reopen at 8 a.m. ED closes again at 3 p.m. on the same day and reopens at 8 a.m. Sunday, July 19. On July 19, ED closes at 3 p.m., reopens at 7 a.m. Monday, July 20. Virtual urgent care is unavailable during this closure.

Nearest open ER: Dartmouth General Hospital, 38 km
Closed 12 times in the last 90 days
Source: Nova Scotia Health · Updated 2 days ago
Closed Fishermen's Memorial Hospital Lunenburg, NS 1 new update 3 days ago

The emergency department at Fishermen’s Memorial Hospital in Lunenburg will be close at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 18, reopening Sunday, July 19, at 7:30 a.m. Virtual urgent care will be closed all day Friday, July 17. It will re-open on Saturday, July 18 at 8 a.m.

Nearest open ER: South Shore Regional Hospital, 16 km
Closed 5 times in the last 90 days
Source: Nova Scotia Health · Updated 2 days ago
Closed Twin Oaks Memorial Hospital Musquodoboit Harbour, NS 1 new update 3 days ago

The emergency department at Twin Oaks Memorial Hospital will be closed from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Friday, July 17. Virtual urgent care is unavailable during this closure. Reopening Fri, Jul 17, 8:00 p.m.

Nearest open ER: Dartmouth General Hospital, 38 km
Closed 12 times in the last 90 days
Source: Nova Scotia Health · Updated 3 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 56 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.

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