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 ▲ 1 vs last week
12closures this week
10reopenings
616ER-hours lost
Nova Scotia · 41% of ERs reporting live
Disruption Fishermen's Memorial Hospital Lunenburg, NS 1 hour ago

Fishermen's Memorial Hospital emergency department is open 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. (closed at noon) on Tuesday, September 15, and reopens Wednesday, September 16 at 7:30 a.m. Virtual Urgent Care is available daily from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m., even when the emergency department is closed.

Nearest open ER: South Shore Regional Hospital, 16 km
Closed 15 times in the last 90 days
Source: Nova Scotia Health · Updated 1 hour ago
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Closed Digby General Hospital Digby, NS 17 hours ago

Digby General Hospital emergency department is closed Tuesday, September 15 and reopens Wednesday, September 16 at 8 a.m. Virtual Urgent Care is available daily from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m., even when the emergency department is closed.

Nearest open ER: Soldiers Memorial Hospital, 56 km
Closed 26 times in the last 90 days
Source: Nova Scotia Health · Updated just now
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Closed Queens General Hospital Liverpool, NS 1 new update 19 hours ago

Queens General Hospital emergency department is closed at 1:30 p.m. Monday, September 14 and reopens Tuesday, September 15 at 8 a.m. Virtual Urgent Care is available daily from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m., even when the emergency department is closed.

Nearest open ER: South Shore Regional Hospital, 41 km
Closed 13 times in the last 90 days
Source: Nova Scotia Health · Updated 19 hours ago
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Closed Hants Community Hospital Windsor, NS 1 new update yesterday

The Hants Community Hospital emergency department in Windsor will close Monday, Sept. 14 at 5 a.m. and will reopen Monday, Sept. 14 at 1 p.m. Virtual urgent care will be available Monday from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. during this closure.

Nearest open ER: Valley Regional Hospital, 32 km
Closed 17 times in the last 90 days
Source: Nova Scotia Health · Updated yesterday
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Closed Fishermen's Memorial Hospital Lunenburg, NS 1 new update yesterday

Fishermen's Memorial Hospital emergency department is closed Monday, September 14 and re-opens Tuesday, September 15 at 7:30 a.m. Virtual Urgent Care is available daily from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m., even when the emergency department is closed. Reopening Tue, Sep 15, 7:30 a.m.

Nearest open ER: South Shore Regional Hospital, 16 km
Closed 15 times in the last 90 days
Source: Nova Scotia Health · Updated 23 hours ago
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Closed Guysborough Memorial Hospital Guysborough, NS 2 new updates 2 days ago

The Guysborough Memorial Hospital emergency department is closed today (Sunday, Sept. 13) from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Virtual urgent care is available onsite from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. during this closure. Reopening Sun, Sep 13, 7:00 p.m.

Nearest open ER: Strait Richmond Hospital, 33 km
Closed 23 times in the last 90 days
Source: Nova Scotia Health · Updated yesterday
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Closed Digby General Hospital Digby, NS 1 new update 3 days ago

Digby General Hospital emergency department is closed during the day, from 4 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, September 12 and Sunday, September 13 (reopens at 8 p.m. each day). Virtual Urgent Care is available daily from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m., even when the emergency department is closed.

Nearest open ER: Soldiers Memorial Hospital, 56 km
Closed 26 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 1 new update 3 days ago

Fishermen's Memorial Hospital emergency department is closed at 12 noon on Friday, September 11 and closed all day Saturday, September 12. It re-opens Sunday, September 13 at 7:30 a.m. Virtual Urgent Care is available daily from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m., even when the emergency department is closed. Reopening Sun, Sep 13, 7:30 a.m.

Nearest open ER: South Shore Regional Hospital, 16 km
Closed 15 times in the last 90 days
Source: Nova Scotia Health · Updated 3 days ago
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Disruption Soldiers Memorial Hospital Middleton, NS 2 new updates 3 days ago

Soldiers Memorial Hospital emergency department is closed Saturday, September 12 and Monday, September 14, and will reopen Tuesday, September 15 at 7:30 a.m. Virtual Urgent Care is open 8am to 7 p.m. Mon. to Sat., and on Sundays from 8a.m. to 3:30p.m.

Nearest open ER: Valley Regional Hospital, 56 km
Source: Nova Scotia Health · Updated 3 days ago
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Closed Queens General Hospital Liverpool, NS 1 new update 4 days ago

Queens General Hospital emergency department is closed and reopens Monday, September 14 at 8 a.m. Virtual Urgent Care is available daily from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m., even when the emergency department is closed.

Nearest open ER: South Shore Regional Hospital, 41 km
Closed 13 times in the last 90 days
Source: Nova Scotia Health · Updated 3 days ago
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Disruption Eastern Memorial Hospital Canso, NS 4 days ago

Eastern Memorial Hospital emergency department will be temporarily closed from Friday, Sept. 11 at 10 a.m. until Monday, Sept. 28 at 12 p.m. Virtual urgent care is available onsite Monday and Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 6:45 p.m.; Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; Thursday to Sunday from 8 a.m. to 6:45 p.m.

Nearest open ER: Strait Richmond Hospital, 37 km
Closed 5 times in the last 90 days
Source: Nova Scotia Health · Updated 4 days ago
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Closed Eastern Memorial Hospital Canso, NS 1 new update 4 days ago

Eastern Memorial Hospital emergency department will be temporarily closed from Friday, Sept. 11 at 10 a.m. until Monday, Sept. 28 at 12 p.m. Virtual urgent care is available onsite Monday and Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 6:45 p.m.; Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; Thursday to Sunday from 8 a.m. to 6:45 p.m.

Nearest open ER: Strait Richmond Hospital, 37 km
Closed 5 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

Guysborough Memorial Hospital emergency department will be closed from 7 a.m. on Thursday, September 10 until 8 a.m. on Friday, September 11. Virtual urgent care is available onsite daily from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Reopening Fri, Sep 11, 8:00 a.m.

Nearest open ER: Strait Richmond Hospital, 33 km
Closed 23 times in the last 90 days
Source: Nova Scotia Health · Updated 5 days ago
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Closed Strait Richmond Hospital Cleveland, NS 1 new update 5 days ago

Strait Richmond Hospital emergency department is temporarily closed until 8 a.m. on Sunday, September 13. Virtual urgent care is available from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, September 11. Hours are subject to change. Reopening Sun, Sep 13, 8:00 a.m.

Nearest open ER: Guysborough Memorial Hospital, 33 km
Closed 5 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 61 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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