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Tax Sale - Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 10:00 am
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- Category: Notices
- Published: Thursday, 07 May 2026 13:49
Please note, the Municipality of Colchester will be holding a Tax Sale in Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 10:00 am at the Truro Legion (42 Brunswick Street).
For a list of the properties for sale, visit colchester.ca/tax-sales or pdf click here)(111 KB)
Have questions about the Tax Sale process? pdf Click here(240 KB) for some frequently asked questions.
Public Hearings - Land Use Amendment / MPS & LUB Administrative Amendments
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- Category: News
- Published: Wednesday, 06 May 2026 13:37
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Municipality of Colchester will be holding two (2) PUBLIC HEARINGS on THURSDAY, May 28, 2026 at 6pm. They will be held in Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 1 Church Street, Truro.
Council will consider the following at these Public Hearings:
Hearing 1 - A request by Scott Hill of Import Heaven Auto Services for an amendment to the Colchester Land Use By-law for property located at 803 Union Rd. #2, Greenfield, PID 20045761, to allow a portion of this property to be used as a salvage yard.
Hearing 2 - Administrative Amendments to the Colchester Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By-law to address any inconsistencies, such as mapping errors, typos, etc, plus amendments to reduce ambiguity for staff, applicants & the public within the documents since its adoption in June of 2025.
Any representation and/or written objections by interested persons concerning either hearing
may be made at these Public Hearings.
The staff reports are posted on the Municipal website at www.colchester.ca/Planning under Current Planning Applications.
For more information or to learn how to participate in the Public Hearings, contact Pam Macintosh at 902-897-3170 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Dated in Truro, April 28, 2026
Dan Troke,
Chief Administrative Officer
RFP - Project 2504-1504 - Construction Services - Biosolids Facility Aeration Upgrades
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- Category: Tenders & Proposals
- Published: Tuesday, 05 May 2026 11:37
pdf RFP Notice Construction Services(109 KB) - Closing Wednesday, May 27, 2026 @ 3:00pm
Tender - Purchase of Half (1/2) Ton Pickup Truck, 4x4 - 2026-2027
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- Category: Tenders & Proposals
- Published: Wednesday, 29 April 2026 14:15
pdf Tender Specs Half Ton Truck WWT 2026 27(466 KB) - Closing Wednesday, May 27, 2026 @ 3:00pm
Wind Projects Community Benefit Fund – Call for Applications
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- Category: Notices
- Published: Wednesday, 29 April 2026 09:50
The Truro Heights Community Wind Project and Truro Millbrook Community Wind Project Community Benefit Funds are funded by the wind projects and support local community groups and initiatives in the communities of Hilden, Truro Heights, Lower Truro, and Old Barns, within the Municipality of Colchester.
Funding applications will be accepted from locally based registered charities, not-for-profit organizations, schools, and individuals or groups from these communities at the discretion of the fund administrators.
Categories for funding include:
• Environmental enhancement;
• Social Welfare;
• Arts & Culture;
• Health & Wellness;
• Education and Science; and
• Emergency Relief.
Funding is not intended for ongoing operations or expenses, but to fund projects, special events or initiatives.
Several grants are available, and individual grants between $100 and $10,000 are typically awarded. Amounts above $10,000 will be considered where the project demonstrates significant community benefit.
Deadline to apply is May 15, 2026. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to submit applications or for more information.
pdf Wind Projects Community Benefit Fund Application Form(68 KB)
Note: Organizations that received funding from this program in 2025 must submit a final report to be eligible for 2026.
Notice of Approval
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- Category: Notices
- Published: Tuesday, 28 April 2026 08:49
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Municipality of the County of Colchester, at a hearing held on April 27, 2026, approved an amendment to the Colchester Land Use Bylaw to rezone property located on PID# 20131793, 2204 Highway 4, Folly Mountain from RG- Rural General and AP-Agriculture Potential to P2 – Commercial Recreation. Should the rezoning be successful, the development of a campground is proposed.
The rezoning report may be inspected at the Community Development Office, Municipal Building, 1 Church Street, Truro, N.S. during regular business hours and is also posted on the Municipal website at https://www.colchester.ca/planning under current planning applications.
This decision may be appealed to the Nova Scotia Regulatory and Appeals Board within fourteen (14) days of the date of publication of this notice. Nova Scotia Regulatory and Appeals Board/Planning.
Dated in Truro, April 28, 2026
Dan Troke
Chief Administrative Officer