E-Scooters are back in Wolfville, along with some important changes in rental operations.

Wolfville E-Scooters helps bridge the “last kilometre” — offering a quick, sustainable, and convenient transportation solution for residents and visitors who need to travel distances that are too far to walk but too short to drive. By complementing active transportation and existing transit, e-scooters make it easier for people to access shops, restaurants, services, and destinations across town.

Anyone renting an e-scooter will need to wear a helmet, stay off sidewalks when possible, and follow the rules of the road. When a ride is complete, riders will have to park the e-scooter in a designated parking area, which are located on Town property, all around our community. Full details are available when riders download the rental app.

The changes in parking and a higher commitment to rider and pedestrian safety have been developed in response to community feedback after last year's rental season.

To kick-off National Volunteer Week, members of Council welcomed those who share their gifts, volunteering in the community, to a celebration of their dedication, spirit and the magic they bring to Wolfville.

Mayor Jodi MacKay sincerely thanked the volunteers at the event, acknowledging that their contributions touch lives in ways both big and small, and in every case, making the community stronger.

"We live in a beautiful place – but the magic, or pixie dust as we’ve been calling it – comes from you – the people.  It is truly what makes our Town the best place to be," Mayor MacKay said. "We are truly grateful for your service, and we honor the powerful example you set for us all."

The Town's advisory committee members were recognized by Council at the event, along with a special nod to the team who brought the Monday community meal, Soups and Sides, to life over the past eight months.

With the names and profiles of some of community volunteers on display, and their contributions shared, Kevin West was named as Wolfville's Volunteer of the Year.

Dr. Beverley Cassidy was invited to share details of her nomination of West, who took a short break from volunteering to attend the Sunday afternoon event.

In her nomination, Cassidy said West volunteers for many organizations from the MacDonald House restoration to the Deep Roots Festival organization team.

"I know him best as a facilitator for Memory Café Nova Scotia, a provincial nonprofit initiative to support quality of life and inclusion for people living with dementia and their care partners," Cassidy said. "As a volunteer, Kevin is highly reliable, kind, skilled at engaging others across the lifespan. He doesn’t see disability as any kind of impediment to finding meaningful human connection. I cannot think of a more deserving person for acknowledgement with this volunteer award."

Once the award was presented, West agreed to a brief acceptance speech where he simply encouraged everyone to "keep on volunteering."

West's name will be put forward as the Town's provincial nominee and he will be recognized by the Province later this year.

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Over the past number of years, the Town has been made aware of negative interactions between off leash dogs and other Reservoir Park users.

Over the past months, the number of complaints has increased and we can all agree that safety is the first priority in a public park.

To help staff better understand the situation, and to support future recommendations, we need to hear from Park users.

Please visit Wolfville Blooms to share your experiences.

If you have a dog, please click here and take a moment to review this important bylaw.

The Town of Wolfville is responsible for maintaining and improving its network of sidewalks, streets, and paved surfaces to ensure safe and accessible transportation for pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles.  The Town is establishing a Standing Offer with experienced and reputable firms.

Contractors will be required to provide skilled labor, equipment, and materials necessary to complete a wide range of general construction tasks, ensuring compliance with applicable codes, safety standards, and municipal requirements. Work will be assigned under this agreement through individual work orders or call-ups, depending on the Town’s needs.

Proposal submissions shall be emailed as a single PDF document to  kouterleys@wolfville.ca with the subject line: “RSO WOL011-2025 – Sidewalk and Street Repairs.

Proposal submissions will be received up to 2:00 pm local time on Tuesday, May 13th, 2025.

See Related Documents for Complete RSO.