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
14closures this week
8reopenings
1149ER-hours lost
Nova Scotia · 0% of ERs reporting live
Closed Twin Oaks Memorial Hospital Musquodoboit Harbour, NS 7 hours ago

The emergency department at Twin Oaks Memorial Hospital in Musquodoboit Harbour will be closed at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 16 and will reopen at 7 a.m. Wednesday, June 17. Virtual urgent care is unavailable during this closure.

Nearest open ER: Dartmouth General Hospital, 38 km
Closed 3 times in the last 90 days
Source: Nova Scotia Health · Updated 7 hours ago
Closed Roseway Hospital Shelburne, NS 13 hours ago

The emergency department at Roseway Hospital in Shelburne is closed: Virtual Urgent Care is open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily even when the emergency department is closed.

Nearest open ER: Queens General Hospital, 58 km
Closed 5 times in the last 90 days
Source: Nova Scotia Health · Updated 13 hours ago

The Eastern Memorial Hospital emergency department is temporarily closed and will reopen on Monday, July 20 at 12 p.m. (noon). 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. Hours subject to change.

Nearest open ER: Guysborough Memorial Hospital, 42 km
Closed 2 times in the last 90 days
Source: Nova Scotia Health · Updated yesterday
Disruption Eastern Memorial Hospital Canso, NS 1 new update yesterday

The Eastern Memorial Hospital emergency department is temporarily closed from 10 a.m. on Monday, June 15 until 12 p.m. on Monday, July 20. 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. Hours subject to change.

Nearest open ER: Guysborough Memorial Hospital, 42 km
Closed 2 times in the last 90 days
Source: Nova Scotia Health · Updated yesterday
Closed Eastern Memorial Hospital Canso, NS 2 new updates yesterday

The Eastern Memorial Hospital emergency department is temporarily closed from 10 a.m. on Monday, June 15 until 12 p.m. on Monday, July 20. 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. Hours subject to change.

Nearest open ER: Guysborough Memorial Hospital, 42 km
Closed 2 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, June 15 at 8 p.m. Virtual Urgent Care is available from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. daily, even when the emergency department is closed.

Nearest open ER: Saint John Regional Hospital, 80 km
Closed 6 times in the last 90 days
Source: Nova Scotia Health · Updated yesterday
Disruption Soldiers Memorial Hospital Middleton, NS 1 new update yesterday

The Soldiers Memorial Hospital Emergency Department is temporarily closed and will reopen on Monday, June 15 at 7:30 a.m. Virtual Urgent Care is open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mon.-Sat. and on Sundays from 8 a.m.- 4p.m., even when the emergency department is closed.

Nearest open ER: Digby General Hospital, 56 km
Source: Nova Scotia Health · Updated yesterday

The Hants Community Hospital emergency department will close at 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 14. It will reopen at 8 a.m. on June 15. Virtual urgent care is available.

Nearest open ER: Valley Regional Hospital, 32 km
Closed 3 times in the last 90 days
Source: Nova Scotia Health · Updated 2 days ago
Reopened Digby General Hospital Digby, NS 2 new updates 3 days ago

Digby General Hospital emergency department is closed from 4 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, June 15. Virtual Urgent Care is available from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. daily, even when the emergency department is closed.

Closed 6 times in the last 90 days
Source: Nova Scotia Health · Updated yesterday
Closed Twin Oaks Memorial Hospital Musquodoboit Harbour, NS 3 days ago

The emergency department at Twin Oaks Memorial Hospital in Musquodoboit Harbour will be closed at 7 a.m. Saturday, June 13 and will reopen at 8 a.m. Sunday, June 14. Virtual urgent care is available from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. during this closure.

Nearest open ER: Dartmouth General Hospital, 38 km
Closed 3 times in the last 90 days
Source: Nova Scotia Health · Updated 3 days ago
Closed Soldiers Memorial Hospital Middleton, NS 2 new updates 4 days ago

The Soldiers Memorial Hospital Emergency Department is temporarily closed and will reopen on Monday, June 15 at 7:30 a.m. Virtual Urgent Care is open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mon.-Sat. and on Sundays from 8 a.m.- 4p.m., even when the emergency department is closed.

Nearest open ER: Digby General Hospital, 56 km
Source: Nova Scotia Health · Updated yesterday
Closed Digby General Hospital Digby, NS 3 new updates 4 days ago

Digby General Hospital emergency department is closed at 4 p.m. Friday, June 12 and re-opens Saturday, June 13 at 8 a.m. It will close again on Sunday, June 14, at 4:00 a.m. and will reopen on Monday, June 15, at 8:00 p.m. Virtual Urgent Care is available from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. daily, even when the emergency department is closed.

Nearest open ER: Saint John Regional Hospital, 80 km
Closed 6 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 closed at 4 p.m. Thursday, June 11 and re-opens Friday, June 12 at 8 a.m. Virtual Urgent Care is available from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. daily, even when the emergency department is closed. Reopening Fri, Jun 12, 8:00 a.m.

Nearest open ER: Saint John Regional Hospital, 80 km
Closed 6 times in the last 90 days
Source: Nova Scotia Health · Updated 5 days ago
Closed Queens General Hospital Liverpool, NS 5 days ago

Queens General Hospital emergency department is closed at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, June 11 and re-opens Friday, June 12 at 8 a.m. Virtual Urgent Care is available from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. daily, even when the emergency department is closed. Reopening Fri, Jun 12, 8:00 a.m.

Nearest open ER: South Shore Regional Hospital, 41 km
Source: Nova Scotia Health · Updated 5 days ago
Closed Roseway Hospital Shelburne, NS 1 new update 5 days ago

The emergency department at Roseway Hospital in Shelburne is temporarily closed and will reopen on Sunday, June 14 at 8 p.m. Virtual Urgent Care is available from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. daily, even when the emergency department is closed.

Nearest open ER: Queens General Hospital, 58 km
Closed 5 times in the last 90 days
Source: Nova Scotia Health · Updated 5 days ago
Closed Roseway Hospital Shelburne, NS 1 new update 6 days ago

The emergency department at Roseway Hospital in Shelburne is temporarily closed from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 10, and from 7 a.m. Thursday, June 11 until 8 p.m. on Sunday, June 14. Virtual Urgent Care is available from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. daily, even when the emergency department is closed. Reopening Wed, Jun 10, 8:00 p.m.

Nearest open ER: Queens General Hospital, 58 km
Closed 5 times in the last 90 days
Source: Nova Scotia Health · Updated 6 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 24 active closures in the province.

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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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