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Lower Truro Water Spring

Details: Category: News; Published: Monday, 26 October 2020 09:34

The Lower Truro Water Spring will be closed to the public from 8am to 4:30pm on Thursday, October 29th for necessary repairs. Thank you for your patience.

A Gift to Uplift Spirits

Details: Category: Media Releases; Published: Thursday, 15 October 2020 23:10

The Municipality of Colchester received a special gift of handcrafted Nova Scotia themed buoys this week to pass on to families of the victims and to survivors of the April 18 and 19 tragedy to help uplift their spirits.

The gift was received from retired Ontario Provincial Police Sergeant Craig McCormick who first started making and selling the buoys from his home near Kemptville, Ontario to raise funds in support of the victims’ families.

Uplifting Spirits Buoy

“When I first learned about the tragedy in Nova Scotia, I knew I wanted to do something to help and to let those affected know that they were not alone,” said McCormick.

Hundreds of buoys have been sold across Canada, and in the United States through McCormick’s Uplifting Spirits Facebook page with all proceeds going to the local Nova Scotia Remembers Legacy Society established to assist the affected families and communities.

“The location of each buoy sold is pinned on the Facebook page map. It is wonderful to see such widespread love and support from all over,” said McCormick. Four hundred buoys have been sold to date and sales are anticipated to reach over five hundred before the end of the year.

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“I’ve been making the buoys in an open-air workshop, but with the weather starting to change I expect production will be stifled for a bit. Though I hope to keep making them as long as people continue to ask for them,” said McCormick.

Colchester County Mayor, Christine Blair noted that the Municipality has experienced many generous acts of kindness in recent months. “From donations and thoughtful gifts, to encouraging letters, it is reassuring to know that we are in the hearts and minds of so many all across Canada,” said Blair. “We thank Mr. McCormick and all who have made such heart-warming gestures to help our community through these difficult times.”

For information on how to order an Uplifting Spirits buoy visit:
https://www.facebook.com/upliftingspiritsnovascotia

Strategic Priorities and Administrative Update

Details: Category: Media Releases; Published: Wednesday, 14 October 2020 11:48

The following link provides an update on the status of Council's strategic priorities and serves to reflect the accomplishments during Council's 2016-2020 term of office.

pdf Strategic Priorities Update (August 2020) (5.25 MB)

Upcoming Meetings

Details: Category: Notices; Published: Thursday, 17 September 2020 14:49

Council Committee/Council and Council Related Meetings

(All meetings start at 6 pm unless otherwise noted)

January 3rd - Council Committee Presentations
January 12th - Council Committee
January 26th - Council
February 7th - Council Committee Presentations
February 9th - Council Committee
February 23rd - Council
March 7, Council Committee Presentations
March 16, Council Committee
March 30, Council

** Note - Presentation Meetings are held on an as needed basis. Please check with the Administration Office @ 902-897-3184 to confirm that the meeting is taking place.

Go to the Meeting Agenda for the next regular scheduled Council or Council Committee meeting (posted as available).

Major Rural Broadband Network Taking Shape in Cumberland and Colchester

Details: Category: Media Releases; Published: Wednesday, 02 September 2020 15:06

One of the largest optic fibre-based high speed internet networks in rural Canada is being built in the Municipalities of Colchester and Cumberland. An Agreement between the Municipalities and Xplornet Communications Inc. was signed on August 21^st following unanimous approval of both Councils.

Cliffs of Fundy Achieves UNESCO Global Geopark Designation

Details: Category: Media Releases; Published: Friday, 10 July 2020 15:20

The Cliffs of Fundy Geopark, spanning the Fundy shore of Cumberland and Colchester counties from Apple River to Lower Truro, has officially been named a “UNESCO Global Geopark”. The prestigious designation was announced today at a meeting of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Executive Board in Paris and is anticipated to be a catalyst for tourism growth in Nova Scotia.

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