Nova West Laboratory Ltd.

10/06/2026

We will be closed on Thanksgiving Monday, October 12, 2026. Forever for your continued support! 🦃

09/23/2026

🧡 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | September 30

On September 30, the lab will be closed in order to pause to honour the children who never returned home, the Survivors of residential schools, their families and communities.

Please note, we will not be accepting water samples for testing on Tuesday, September 29th. Testing will resume on October 1. Please contact us if you have any questions or need further details on testing interruptions.

Every child matters. Every story matters.🧡

08/12/2026

It takes a village to make sure the food we eat is safe. 💪 Knowledge is power. 🧠👀

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06/30/2026

Notice: Water Sample Drop-Off

Please be advised that Nova West Laboratory will not be accepting water samples today, Tuesday, June 30, due to the Canada Day holiday tomorrow.

We will resume accepting water samples on Thursday, July 2, during our regular business hours.

If you have any questions, please contact us at 902-769-2102.

Thank you for your understanding, and we wish everyone a safe and happy Canada Day!

03/04/2026

03/03/2026

We’re proud to share that our Lab Manager, Julienne, attended the AANS Conference this February to further explore advancements in shellfish science and the biological health of this very important industry.

While there, she had the pleasure of supporting Micheline Theriault, a first-year Master’s student from Université Sainte-Anne, with whom Nova West Lab has been collaborating in support of her academic research goals.

We are thrilled to congratulate Micheline on winning Best Poster at the conference — a well-deserved recognition of her hard work and dedication.

The future of biological science is bright, and we can’t wait to see the impact she will make in the world of research. 👏🧪🌊

02/23/2026

Due to the significant winter weather conditions impacting our area, Nova West Laboratory will be closing today at 12:00 PM (noon) to ensure the safety of our staff and clients.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding as we prioritize safe travel during this storm. Regular operations are expected to resume tomorrow, weather permitting.
Please stay safe and allow extra time for travel if you must be on the roads. Further updates will be shared if needed.

See below a post on emergency preparedness from NSHA. Stay safe!

Being prepared for a winter emergency can help keep you and your family safe and sound all season long. Here are some helpful winter emergency preparedness tips.

•Be ready for power outages from winter storms. Have enough food for 3 days, working flashlights, charged batteries, and gas in your car.

•Prepare your car for winter driving. Along with winter tires, a full gas tank and a charged phone, keep these things in your car: a first aid kit, flashlight, blanket, small shovel, sand/kitty litter, booster cables, extra windshield fluid, scraper/brush, and warm clothes.

•Use generators safely. Only use generators with proper safety labels, and have a qualified electrician set yours up properly outside. Unsafe generators can cause fires, electric shocks, or carbon monoxide poisoning.

•Every home needs at least one carbon monoxide detector. Check the batteries twice a year, at the same time you check your smoke detector.

•If you have a disability or medical needs, keep mobility aid batteries charged and have at least 3 days of medication on hand. Make sure medicines can be stored safely if the power goes out.

•Download the NS Alert App. This app gives important warnings about storms, floods, wildfires, and other emergencies. It also shares community notices, like water advisories.

Helpful links:

Planning for power outages: https://www.halifax.ca/safety-security/emergency-management/emergency-preparedness/power-outage

Carbon monoxide poisoning: https://novascotia.ca/nse/environmental-health/preventing-injuries.asp

Generators: https://www.redcross.ca/how-we-help/emergencies-and-disasters-in-canada/be-ready-emergency-preparedness-and-recovery/generator-safety

Preparing as a person with a disability or medical condition: https://novascotia.ca/nse/environmental-health/people-with-disabilities-medical-condition.asp

Winter driving: https://www.redcross.ca/training-and-certification/first-aid-tips-and-resources/first-aid-tips/winter-safety-and-clothing/safe-winter-driving

NS Alert App https://novascotia.ca/nova-scotia-emergency-alert-app/

Find more great winter health and safety tips from Public Health: www.nshealth.ca/winter-health-and-safety.

01/25/2026

For the safety of our staff and customers, we will be closed tomorrow, Monday, January 26th, 2026 due to inclement weather. Stay warm and safe out there! ❄️

12/19/2025

Happy Holidays!