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 ▼ 3 vs last week
12closures this week
16reopenings
205ER-hours lost
Nova Scotia · 0% of ERs reporting live

Hants Community Hospital emergency department will close at 6 pm. on Friday, August 14 and will reopen at 7 a.m. on Saturday, August 15. Virtual urgent care is not available during this closure.

Nearest open ER: Valley Regional Hospital, 32 km
Closed 14 times in the last 90 days
Source: Nova Scotia Health · Updated 7 hours ago
Closed Twin Oaks Memorial Hospital Musquodoboit Harbour, NS 1 new update yesterday

Twin Oaks Memorial Hospital's emergency department in Musquodoboit Harbour will close at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 13 and will reopen on Friday, Aug. 14 at 7 a.m. Virtual urgent care will not be available.

Nearest open ER: Dartmouth General Hospital, 38 km
Closed 22 times in the last 90 days
Source: Nova Scotia Health · Updated yesterday
Closed Guysborough Memorial Hospital Guysborough, NS 1 new update yesterday

Guysborough Memorial Hospital emergency department is temporarily closed and will reopen on Friday, August 14 at 8 a.m. Virtual urgent care is available onsite daily from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Nearest open ER: St. Martha's Regional Hospital, 45 km
Closed 15 times in the last 90 days
Source: Nova Scotia Health · Updated yesterday
Closed Twin Oaks Memorial Hospital Musquodoboit Harbour, NS 1 new update 2 days ago

Twin Oaks Memorial Hospital's emergency department in Musquodoboit Harbour will close at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 12 and will reopen on Thursday, Aug. 13 at 7 a.m. Note: Virtual urgent care will be available from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Nearest open ER: Dartmouth General Hospital, 38 km
Closed 22 times in the last 90 days
Source: Nova Scotia Health · Updated 2 days ago
Closed Hants Community Hospital Windsor, NS 1 new update 3 days ago

Hants Community Hospital Emergency Department is temporarily closed and will reopen on Wednesday, August 12 at 8 a.m. Virtual urgent care is not available during this closure.

Nearest open ER: Valley Regional Hospital, 32 km
Closed 14 times in the last 90 days
Source: Nova Scotia Health · Updated 3 days ago
Closed Fishermen's Memorial Hospital Lunenburg, NS 1 new update 3 days ago

The emergency department at Fishermen’s Memorial Hospital is temporarily closed and will reopen on Wednesday, August 12 at 7:30 a.m. Virtual urgent care is available daily from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m.

Nearest open ER: South Shore Regional Hospital, 16 km
Closed 12 times in the last 90 days
Source: Nova Scotia Health · Updated 3 days ago
Closed Glace Bay Healthcare Facility Glace Bay, NS 1 new update 4 days ago

Glace Bay Hospital emergency department is temporarily closed and will reopen on Tuesday, August 11 at 7 a.m. Virtual urgent care is available onsite from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday, August 10.

Nearest open ER: Cape Breton Regional Hospital, 20 km
Closed 4 times in the last 90 days
Source: Nova Scotia Health · Updated 4 days ago
Closed Fishermen's Memorial Hospital Lunenburg, NS 1 new update 4 days ago

The emergency department at Fishermen’s Memorial Hospital is temporarily closed and will reopen on Tuesday, August 11 at 7:30 a.m. Virtual urgent care is available daily from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m., even at times when the emergency department is closed.

Nearest open ER: South Shore Regional Hospital, 16 km
Closed 12 times in the last 90 days
Source: Nova Scotia Health · Updated 4 days ago
Closed Digby General Hospital Digby, NS 1 new update 5 days ago

Digby General Hospital emergency department is temporarily closed between 4 p.m. on Sunday, August 9 and 8 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 10. Virtual urgent care is available daily from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. on Sunday, August 9. Reopening Sun, Aug 9, 7:00 p.m.

Nearest open ER: Saint John Regional Hospital, 80 km
Closed 27 times in the last 90 days
Source: Nova Scotia Health · Updated 5 days ago
Closed Fishermen's Memorial Hospital Lunenburg, NS 1 new update 5 days ago

The emergency department at Fishermen’s Memorial Hospital is temporarily closed and will reopenon Monday, August 10 at 7:30 a.m. Virtual urgent care is available daily from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m., even at times when the emergency department is closed.

Nearest open ER: South Shore Regional Hospital, 16 km
Closed 12 times in the last 90 days
Source: Nova Scotia Health · Updated 5 days ago
Closed Twin Oaks Memorial Hospital Musquodoboit Harbour, NS 1 new update 5 days ago

Twin Oaks Memorial Hospital's emergency department in Musquodoboit Harbour is temporarily closed and will reopen on Monday, August 10 at 8 a.m. Virtual urgent care will not be available during this closure.

Nearest open ER: Dartmouth General Hospital, 38 km
Closed 22 times in the last 90 days
Source: Nova Scotia Health · Updated 5 days ago
Closed Hants Community Hospital Windsor, NS 1 new update 6 days ago

The emergency department in Hants Community Hospital in Windsor is temporarily closed and will reopen on Sunday, August 9 at 6 p.m. Virtual urgent care is available daily from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Sunday, August 9.

Nearest open ER: Valley Regional Hospital, 32 km
Closed 14 times in the last 90 days
Source: Nova Scotia Health · Updated 5 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 60 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.

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