Notices
Notice of Approval
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- Published: Tuesday, 23 June 2026 08:44
Take Notice that on Thursday, May 28, 2026, Council of the Municipality of the County of Colchester approved, by way of Second Reading, adoption of administrative amendments to Chapter 39 Colchester Municipal Planning Strategy and Chapter 40 Colchester Land Use By-law, and which are in effect as of the date of this publication.
The amended planning documents may be obtained from the Community Development Office, 1 Church Street, Truro, by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or can be viewed on the County website at colchester.ca/administration/by-laws.
Dated June 22, 2026
Dan Troke Chief Administrative Officer
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING – HERITAGE DESIGNATION
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- Published: Thursday, 11 June 2026 16:33
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Municipality of Colchester will be holding a PUBLIC HEARING on THURSDAY, June 25, 2026 at 6pm. It will be held in Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 1 Church Street, Truro.
Council will consider the following:
A request by the owners of 8 Old Tatamagouche Road, Upper Onslow, to designate their property as a Municipal Heritage Property, under the Heritage Property By-law. The PID is 20106803.
Any representation and/or written objections by interested persons concerning this hearing may be made at this Public Hearing.
The staff report is 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 Hearing, contact Pam Macitnosh at 902-897-3170 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Dated in Truro, June 11, 2026
Dan Troke,
Chief Administrative Officer
Notice of Approvals
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- Published: Monday, 01 June 2026 11:02
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Municipality of Colchester, at two (2) hearings held on May 28, 2026, approved the following:
1) Hearing 1 – a request by Scott Hill of Import Heaven Auto Services, for a map amendment (rezoning) to the Colchester Land Use By-law for property located at 803 Union Rd #2, Greenfield, PID 20045761, to allow a 10-acre portion of this 100-acre property to be used as a salvage yard. The amendment changed the zoning from Rural General to Rural Industrial.
2) Hearing 2 - Administrative Amendments to the Colchester 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.
Amendments for both approvals are posted on the Municipal website at www.colchester.ca/planning under Current Applications.
Each decision may be appealed to the Nova Scotia Regulatory and Appeals Board withing fourteen (14) days of the date of publication of this notice. https://nserbt.ca/nsrab/mandates/municipal-planning-appeals.
Dated in Truro, June 1, 2026
Dan Troke,
Chief Administrative Officer
Tax Sale - Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 10:00 am
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- 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)(106 KB)
Have questions about the Tax Sale process? pdf Click here(240 KB) for some frequently asked questions.
Wind Projects Community Benefit Fund – Call for Applications
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- 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.
Deer Population Research Starting April 2nd
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- Published: Thursday, 02 April 2026 11:40
Starting April 2, 2026 and continuing throughout the month the Municipality will be conducting deer population research in the communities of BIBLE HILL, VALLEY, BROOKSIDE, SALMON RIVER, LOWER TRURO, TRURO HEIGHTS and HILDEN.
Please note, to complete this work our wildlife consultant may be required to pass through private property. We appreciate the community's cooperation as we conduct this important research. If you have any questions please contact the Municipal office.