Acadia ALERT - Campus Closed (Weather)

Today, Tuesday, January 27, 2026, Acadia University will remain closed, with the exception of residences and Wheelock Dining Hall, due to the current campus and travel conditions. Wheelock Dining Hall may adjust their hours and any change in hours will be communicated through Residence Life.

Employees and students are not expected to come to campus and only employees deemed essential are required to report to work. Non-essential employees are not expected to work during the closure. Any events scheduled for today will be postponed or cancelled.

Updates will be posted on www.acadiau.ca and pre-recorded on Acadia’s Information Line: 902-585-4636 (585-INFO) and on 585 phone system voicemail. If you need emergency-related information, please contact the Department of Safety and Security by dialing 88 on all 585-phone systems, or by calling 902-585-1103.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Acadia University

Department of Safety & Security

902-585-1103

security@acadiau.ca

(Tuesday January 27, 2026 @ 9:42 am)

Tobacco Free Resources

Listed below are resources for those who wish to reduce their use of tobacco products:

Annapolis Valley Health

Canadian Cancer Society – Nova Scotia Division

NS Department of Health Heart and Stroke Foundation
Capital District Health Authority World Health Organization (WHO)
Health Canada’s E-Quit website Why Quit?
The Stop Smoking Centre
Quit Day
A Comprehensive Tobacco Strategy for Nova Scotia American Cancer Society
The Economic Impact of Smoke Free Workplaces Quit Smoking Community
   
Phone Numbers:
Canadian Cancer Society Smoker’s Helpline 1-877-513-5333
Canadian Cancer Society, Nova Scotia Division 1-902-423-6183
 

Smoking Cessation Sessions

Addiction Services|Nicotine Addiction Treatment Group

This group-based program is for anyone interested in quitting or cutting back on their use of tobacco. No appointments are necessary. You can attend the group if you are thinking about quitting, ready to quit smoking, or needing support to stay away from tobacco.

Free groups run for one hour and are facilitated by Kris Garby. No appointment is necessary. Groups are held in Wolfville, Kentville, Berwick, Middleton and Annapolis Royal.

For more information call Kris at (902) 365-1715 or Addiction Services at (902) 679-2392 or (902) 825-6828.

For more information on smoking cessation resources in your area please go the Smoker's Helpline Online website.