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 ▲ 6 vs last week
16closures this week
17reopenings
385ER-hours lost
Nova Scotia · 0% of ERs reporting live
Disruption Fishermen's Memorial Hospital Lunenburg, NS 18 hours ago

Fishermen's Memorial Hospital is open 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. (noon) on Wednesday, Oct. 14, Thursday, October 15 and Friday, October 16. Virtual urgent care is available onsite daily from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Nearest open ER: South Shore Regional Hospital, 16 km
Closed 19 times in the last 90 days
Source: Nova Scotia Health · Updated 1 hour ago
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Closed Fishermen's Memorial Hospital Lunenburg, NS 1 new update 21 hours ago

Fishermen's Memorial Hospital in Lunenburg is closing at 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Tuesday, October 13th and will reopen on Wednesday, October 14 at 7:30 a.m.Virtual urgent care is available onsite daily from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Nearest open ER: South Shore Regional Hospital, 16 km
Closed 19 times in the last 90 days
Source: Nova Scotia Health · Updated 21 hours ago
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Closed Guysborough Memorial Hospital Guysborough, NS 1 new update yesterday

Guysborough Memorial Hospital emergency department is currently not accepting any new patients. This notice will remain in place until the hospital returns to accepting new patients.

Nearest open ER: Strait Richmond Hospital, 33 km
Closed 24 times in the last 90 days
Source: Nova Scotia Health · Updated 15 hours ago
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Disruption Roseway Hospital Shelburne, NS 1 new update yesterday

Roseway Hospital emergency department will be temporarily closed from 3 p.m. Monday, October 12 until 8 a.m. on Tuesday, October 13. Virtual Urgent Care is available onsite daily from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m.

Nearest open ER: Queens General Hospital, 58 km
Closed 17 times in the last 90 days
Source: Nova Scotia Health · Updated yesterday
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Closed Twin Oaks Memorial Hospital Musquodoboit Harbour, NS 1 new update yesterday

Twin Oaks Memorial Hospital emergency department in Musquodoboit Harbour will be temporarily closed from 6 p.m. on Monday, October 12 until 7 a.m. on Tuesday, October 13. Virtual urgent care will not be available during this closure. Reopening Tue, Oct 13, 7:00 a.m.

Nearest open ER: Dartmouth General Hospital, 38 km
Closed 33 times in the last 90 days
Source: Nova Scotia Health · Updated yesterday
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Closed Guysborough Memorial Hospital Guysborough, NS 1 new update 2 days ago

The Guysborough Memorial Hospital emergency department is closing at 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 11. Virtual Urgent Care is available from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Reopening Sun, Oct 11, 11:59 p.m.

Nearest open ER: Strait Richmond Hospital, 33 km
Closed 24 times in the last 90 days
Source: Nova Scotia Health · Updated 2 days ago
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Closed Guysborough Memorial Hospital Guysborough, NS 1 new update 3 days ago

Guysborough Memorial Hospital emergency department will be temporarily closed and reopen on October 11 at 8:00 a.m.Virtual urgent care is available onsite daily from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Nearest open ER: Strait Richmond Hospital, 33 km
Closed 24 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 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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