COVID Testing - Annapolis Valley

Testing is Prevention:
In response to the recently announced case of the UK variant of COVID-19 in New Minas and a few positive cases in the Sackville area, where the source of infection is unknown, Public Health is increasing its testing capacity in these locations to provide more opportunities for the community to get tested.

Asymptomatic testing (testing people who show no symptoms of COVID-19) continues to be one of the tools that has helped limit the spread of COVID-19 in Nova Scotia. Testing is prevention.
As the UK variant is showing to be more contagious, it is important for Public Health to know where and how the new variant is spreading.
Public Health is encouraging everyone who lives in, or has travelled to, the communities between Wolfville and Berwick, and surrounding communities to get tested.

The Public Health Mobile Unit will be in New Minas and Canning for the next four days to provide an opportunity for community-based testing.
The Public Health Mobile Unit will be available for drop-in and pre-booked appointments at the following locations:

• New Minas Fire Department (6 Jones Rd., New Minas) Thursday, Feb. 25 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday, Feb. 26 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Canning Multi Complex (977 J Jordan Rd., Canning) Saturday, Feb. 27 and Sunday, Feb. 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
*Drop-in testing is based on capacity. It is recommended that you book your appointment online by visiting the self-assessment tool: https://covid-self-assessment.novascotia.ca/en or call 811.

The Public Health Mobile Unit will also be setting up at the Sackville Heights Community Centre (45 Connolly Rd., Middle Sackville) starting Thursday, Feb. 25 from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (drop-in testing only).

Nova Scotia Health has added additional testing capacity at the Primary Assessment Centres (PACs) in Berwick and Wolfville to make it easier for more people in these communities to get tested. Please visit http://www.nshealth.ca/coronavirus for more details on these locations.

Further dates and times to be announced.
For more information visit: 

Press Release 

Special COW Meeting - Feb 26th - 8.30 am - Via Zoom for the public

There will be a Special Committee of the Whole Meeting this Friday February 26th at 8.30 am regarding the Budget and Operations Plan for 2021-22 and onwards.

If you would like to speak during the meeting please e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for a zoom link.

An agenda will be available tomorrow.

Budget 2021-22 - Have your say, ask questions and get answers!

Want a chance to ask a question at the Public Budget Meeting tomorrow evening, Feb 18th 6pm - 8 pm on Zoom?

Check out the latest budget info here:https://www.wolfville.ca/component/com_docman/Itemid,264/alias,2852-2021-02-18-budget-public-meeting-presentation-and-draft-budget-v2/category_slug,2021-council-meetings-agendas/view,download/

The meeting will begin with a presentation by the Director of Finance at 6 pm and then go straight into a public question and answer session. Fyi, If we don't have enough questions to fill the 2-hour meeting then it will end earlier than 8 pm.

The meeting will be broadcast on Facebook Live and we will respond to comments/questions posted there in real time.

If you have a question but are not available tomorrow, send us your questions in advance!

For a Zoom link or to send an advance question email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Have your say, ask questions and get answers!

Town buildings closed today Feb 16th - Council meeting this evening will go ahead

Due to the weather, Town of Wolfville buildings will be closed today, February 16th.

We will re-open the Town Hall and Recreation Centre 8.30 am tomorrow, Wednesday February 17th. Apologies for any inconvenience.

You can tune in via Facebook Live to the Council meeting this evening starting at 6.30 pm or request a link to the meeting if you want to speak from This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Town Council - Feb 16th and Public Budget Meeting - Feb 18th

There will be an online Town Council Meeting on Tuesday February 16th starting at 6.30 pm via Zoom.The meeting will be live on the Town's Facebook page for all to listen and watch.

There will be an online Public Budget meeting on Thursday February 18th from 6 - 8 pm via Zoom.
All are welcome to attend online and ask questions of the Town's CAO and Director of Finance regarding the 2021-22 Budget that staff are currently working on.

If you would like to speak during either of the two meetings above, please email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for zoom links that will give you access.