Residents to lose pharmacy in Guysborough County community after closure announced
Posted Jun 2, 2026 07:40:25 AM.
Last Updated Jun 2, 2026 10:18:06 AM.
The Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s is seeking a new pharmacy operator after the community’s only drugstore announced it will close permanently on June 11.
The closure of Shoppers Drug Mart will leave residents of Sherbrooke with the nearest pharmacy about 60-kilometres away in Antigonish.
In a post over social media, the Municipality said it was notified of the closure on May 19.
It said since the closure of a previous pharmacy location in 2025, the Municipality has worked to support continuity of pharmacy services by providing municipal space for the temporary modular facility.
Municipal officials are seeking expressions of interest to attract a new pharmacy and are considering municipal property as a potential location.
Interim prescription pickup services are expected to be offered through the local library while the municipality works to secure a long-term solution.
With files from Steve Gow, CityNews Halifax
