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Virtual Meetings Notice - Council and Council Committee Meetings (January - March 2026)
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- Category: Notices
- Published: Friday, 02 January 2026 07:13
Take Notice that the following Council and Council Committee/Presentation meetings will be held in-person as well as virtually if needed:
Council Committee Presentations (held on an as needed basis).
- January 6, 2026
- February 3, 2026
- March 3, 2026
Regular Council Committee
- January 15, 2026
- February 12, 2026
- March 26, 2026
Council
- January 29, 2026
- February 26, 2026
- March 26, 2026
All meetings begin at 6pm unless otherwise noted. All open session portions of meetings are now being livestreamed here https://www.youtube.com/@municipalityofcolchester/streams.
Dated December 16, 2025
Dan Troke
Chief Administrative Officer
RFP - 2601-2524 - Engineering Design Services - Debert Roadway Design & Utility Extensions
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- Category: Tenders & Proposals
- Published: Wednesday, 10 December 2025 15:56
pdf RFP Notice Engineering Design Services(109 KB) - Closing, Monday, January 12, 2026 @ 3:00pm
pdf Addendum # 1(338 KB) - Issued, Monday, December 22, 2025
Notice of Planning Advisory Committee Meeting - Update
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- Category: Notices
- Published: Friday, 05 December 2025 09:51
On December 4, unintentional errors were found in the report and a memo outlining these errors and corrections was prepared and forwarded to Planning Advisory Committee members.
Notice of Planning Advisory Committee Meeting
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- Category: Notices
- Published: Thursday, 04 December 2025 14:02
5 Corners Property, on behalf of 443257 NS Ltd., have applied for a Development Agreement for property they own within the Village of Bible Hill. The Property Identification numbers for this 150+ acre area are 20067658, 20069027, and 20408456.
They are requesting to enter into a Development Agreement to allow for a mixed-use development, including a variety of residential housing, commercial businesses and parks and trails. This development is proposed to be phased in over many years.
You have been identified as an owner of a property within five hundred metres from the boundaries of the applicants’ property and are being advised of this application accordingly. Information on this application is available here: Planning - Municipality of Colchester under Current Applications.
The Colchester Planning Advisory Committee will meet at the Bible Hill Junior High School, 741 College Road, Bible Hill, at 6:00 pm on Monday, December 15, 2025, for a public meeting to review and discuss the proposed development agreement.
If you would like to receive a copy of the staff report in advance of the meeting or require any further information, please contact Jill McGillicuddy at 782.370.1374 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
More Governance Transition for the Central Nova Scotia Civic Centre Society
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- Category: Media Releases
- Published: Wednesday, 29 October 2025 14:00
The Municipality of Colchester has given notice to the Town of Truro and management of the Central Nova Scotia Civic Centre Society to end the existing Operating Agreement for the Rath Eastlink Community Centre (RECC). This decision will result in governance structure changes to improve future operations and building conditions at the RECC and is not expected to impact immediate day-to-day service at the facility.
It is Colchester Council’s view that the management of the RECC has been compromised since contracts to lease and manage the Nova Scotia Provincial Exhibition property (NSPE) were signed by Society management without municipal approval in 2024. It’s believed that the initiative to manage two large complexes has not served the RECC well, resulting in a divided mandate and diluted efforts.
A new governance structure is anticipated to help speed up the resolution of the unauthorized contracts and refocus much-needed energy and attention on the RECC facility, enabling it to better serve community needs as intended.
This decision is not a reflection of support for a viable NSPE. The Municipality is and will always be a proud supporter of efforts to make the NSPE grounds viable and will be working collaboratively with the Province to support signature events like the Provincial Exhibition and the Nova Scotia Stampede moving forward.
The Municipality emphasizes that this decision is also in no way a reflection of the efforts of the Society’s Board. The Municipality greatly values their contributions and sincerely appreciates their time and commitment.
The Municipality extends its appreciation to the Board members of the Society and looks forward to working through this transition period to advance the interests of the RECC and the community.
Tatamagouche Water Restrictions LIFTED
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- Category: News
- Published: Friday, 17 October 2025 10:28
Attention Customers of the Tatamagouche Water Utility:
Staff have been monitoring the water levels in the French River since the initial advisories and restrictions were put in place and based on improvements in these river levels, the Mandatory Water Conservation Measures have been LIFTED, effective today, October 17, 2025. We always encourage residents to be mindful of water wastage, and we thank you for your cooperation and understanding during these dry drought conditions.