ARICHAT: Although they were able to maintain tax rates, Richmond County’s new budget includes spending cuts.
During a special video conference meeting of Richmond Municipal Council on June 1, councillors approved a $13,769,100 budget...
HALIFAX: Communities will be able to celebrate their 2020 graduates this year, provided they are led by an established organization and follow public health guidelines to ensure celebrations are safe.
Dr. Robert Strang, chief...
ARICHAT: Council wants more information on curbside waste collection in sub-divisions within the municipality.
During a virtual meeting of Richmond Municipal Council on May 25, Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Don Marchand reported back to...
ARICHAT: Council has decided that any compost generated by its landfill will be sold or donated to residents and groups from the municipality.
During a virtual meeting of Richmond Municipal Council on May 25,...
ANTIGONISH: The mayor of the Town of Antigonish says she couldn’t be happier the town is finally going to have its very own dog park.
“The dog park is very exciting,” Laurie Boucher told...
HALIFAX: A new case of COVID-19 was identified yesterday in the area covering eastern Nova Scotia and Cape Breton today.
In the Nova Scotia Health Authority’s Eastern Zone, there was one new case recorded,...
ANTIGONISH: For the first time in nearly 20 years, the Town of Antigonish has completely overhauled and updated its Municipal Planning Strategy (MPS) and Land Use By-Law (LUB).
After receiving final written approval from...
ARICHAT: After learning that some municipal election workers are not being paid minimum wage for manning poll stations and counting votes on election day, council decided to provide a pay increase.
During a virtual...
ARICHAT: The interim tagged has been removed from the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of Richmond County.
Following a virtual meeting of Richmond Municipal Council on June 1, Don Marchand was announced as the permanent...
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia's licensed child care centres and family daycare homes will reopen June 15.
Child care centres will open beginning at a minimum 50 per cent capacity and can move up to 100...