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Coastal protection regulations earn national planning award
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The Municipality of the District of Lunenburg has received a Canadian Award for Planning Excellence from the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) for its Coastal Protection Regulations.
Presented through CIP's national awards program, the award recognizes planning projects that demonstrate innovation, impact, implementation potential, and excellence in presentation. The District of Lunenburg received the award in the Climate category, which celebrates projects that advance climate adaptation, resilience, and the protection of natural systems.
The municipality's Coastal Protection Regulations were developed to address growing risks associated with sea level rise, coastal flooding, erosion, and increased pressure for coastal development. The regulations are designed to protect people and property from coastal hazards while safeguarding sensitive coastal ecosystems, including wetlands and dunes.
"This national recognition reflects the strong work of staff, Council, community members, and project partners who helped develop a made-in-District of Lunenburg solution to some of the most pressing challenges facing coastal communities," said Mayor Elspeth McLean-Wile.
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Helping residents access recreation programs
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More residents across the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg (MODL) are participating in recreation, sport, arts, cultural, and wellness activities thanks to the Municipality's recreation assistance programs.
A year-end report presented to MODL's Policy and Strategy Committee highlighted the impact of the PRO Kids and PRO Fund programs during the 2025-26 fiscal year. Together, the programs provided more than $118,000 in financial assistance and supported nearly 500 activity registrations for children, youth, and adults throughout the municipality.
"Recreation, sport, arts, and cultural activities contribute to healthier individuals and stronger communities," said Mayor Elspeth McLean-Wile. "These programs help remove financial barriers and ensure more residents have the opportunity to participate, regardless of their circumstances."
Climate survey shows drought and property damage top concerns for residents
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More residents are feeling the effects of climate change, according to results from the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg's 2026 Annual Emergency and Climate Change Impact Survey.
The survey received 250 responses, nearly triple the number received in 2025, providing one of the clearest pictures yet of how climate-related events are affecting residents across the municipality.
Drought emerges as top concern
Drought was the most commonly reported climate-related impact, followed closely by property damage.
Among residents who reported drought impacts, nearly half experienced significantly reduced well water levels, while more than one in five reported their well had run completely dry.
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Miller Point Peace Park - Closed today May 26th
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Miller Point Peace Park is closed on Tuesday, May 26th, to allow for further construction.
Reopening on May 27th with access through Cemetery Road.
Environmental Sensitivities/Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Awareness Month
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May is Environmental Sensitivities/Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (ES/MCS) Awareness Month, with May 12, 2026, recognized as Environmental Sensitivities/Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (ES/MCS) Awareness Day.
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