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Notice of Participation - Canoe Procurement
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- Published: Thursday, 29 May 2025 10:46
Date: May 29, 2025
Author/Byline: Scott Fraser, Director of Corporate Services
Category: Public Notices
Notice of Participation - Canoe Procurement
The Municipality of Colchester intends to participate in one or more procurements conducted by Canoe Procurement Group of Canada during the period of June 1st, 2025 to May 31st, 2026. For further information and access to the Canoe RFP notices, please visit the Canoe Procurement Portal at https://canoe.bidsandtenders.ca/Module/Tenders/en, www.purchasingconnection.ca or review the Nova Scotia Provincial Procurement designated tendering site at https://procurement-portal.novascotia.ca/tenders. For further information about Canoe, please visit their website at www.canoeprocurement.ca.
Joint Regional Transit Feasibility Study
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- Published: Thursday, 20 March 2025 09:22
Town of Truro and Municipality of Colchester Announce Joint Regional Transit Feasibility Study
Truro, NS – March 20, 2025 – The Municipality of the County of Colchester and the Town of Truro are pleased to announce the launch of a collaborative initiative to explore the feasibility of introducing new public transit options in the region. The municipalities have retained Arcadis, in collaboration with Colliers Project Leaders, to conduct a Regional Transit Feasibility Study that aims to explore how new transit solutions can connect communities, enhance economic opportunities, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and improve social equity throughout the Truro and Colchester region.
This study marks an important step toward improving transportation infrastructure and fostering more sustainable and accessible mobility options. By assessing various public transit models, the project will consider how best to serve the diverse needs of residents, businesses, and visitors, with a strong focus on economic, environmental, and social outcomes.
The municipalities are committed to ensuring that the views, ideas, and concerns of the community are central to the planning process. An engagement strategy has been developed to gather meaningful feedback from residents, community organizations, local businesses, transit users, and other identified groups and stakeholders. Community engagement will run from March to May and consist of a variety of outreach activities, including a stakeholder workshop and interviews, pop-up information centres, and two public surveys.
"We are excited to embark on this important initiative with the Municipality of Colchester," said Cathy Hinton, Mayor of the Town of Truro. "Public input is critical to understanding the needs of our community and how best we can create a transit system that works for everyone. Together, we can develop a plan that not only improves transportation but also contributes to a more sustainable and equitable future."
The study is expected to evaluate different models of public transit that could be implemented across the region, taking into account environmental sustainability, cost-effectiveness, and accessibility. It will also explore potential partnerships and funding opportunities, with the goal of building a transportation network that enhances the quality of life for all residents.
"We believe this study represents a significant opportunity to enhance transportation in our region, reduce environmental impact, and improve accessibility for all," said Christine Blair, Mayor of the Municipality of Colchester. "The success of this project depends on the active participation of the public, and we encourage everyone to get involved and have their say."
The first public survey will be open from April 1-22, 2025, and will seek insights into residents’ current transportation challenges. Further details about engagement activities will be shared in the coming weeks.
For more information on the Regional Transit Feasibility Study or to learn how you can participate in upcoming engagement activities, please follow the Town of Truro or Municipality of Colchester's social media or visit their websites.
Together, the Town of Truro and the Municipality of Colchester look forward to working with the community to explore innovative public transit solutions that will benefit everyone in the region.
For more information, contact:
Alison Grant
Manager of Strategic Initiatives and Communications
Town of Truro
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or (902) 893-1434
or
Joanna Burris
Sustainability Planner
Municipality of the County of Colchester
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or (902) 897-3170
Volunteer Opportunities - Various Boards and Committees
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- Published: Wednesday, 18 December 2024 16:05
The Municipality of Colchester is currently seeking volunteers to fill various vacancies on the following Boards and Committees for the 2024-2028 term of Council:
- Agricultural Working Committee: representatives from the farming industry;
- Citizens Monitoring Committee (Kemptown Host Community): host community representatives and members at large;
- Citizens Monitoring Committee (for Wind Turbines): citizen representatives from each Debert, Greenfield/Lower Harmony, Nuttby, Tatamagouche, Truro Heights/Hilden, and Higgins Mountain;
- Debert Source Water Protection Advisory Committee: citizen representative;
- Debert Business Park Advisory Committee: business and citizen representatives;
- Flood Advisory Committee: citizen representative;
- Fundy Discovery Site Committee: citizen representatives;
- Joint Planning Advisory Committee: citizen representative;
- Police Advisory Board: citizen representative;
- Tatamagouche Planning Advisory Committee: citizen representatives (applicants must reside within the Village);
- Tatamagouche Source Water Protection Advisory Committee: citizen representatives (applicants must be from the French River watershed area); and,
- Tatamagouche Water Utility Committee: citizen representatives (applicants must live in the area serviced by the Tatamagouche Water Utility).
Letters of interest, including relevant background information will be received at the Municipal Building (Administration Office),
1 Church Street, Truro or via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Expressions of interest will be accepted until all positions are filled.
Dated December 16, 2024
Dan Troke
Chief Administrative Officer
Truro-Colchester + You. Moving Accessibility Forward Plan
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- Published: Tuesday, 19 April 2022 16:06
Read the approved Truro-Colchester + You. Moving Accessibility Forward Plan.
The Truro-Colchester Moving Accessibility Forward Plan addresses accessibility improvements for the Truro-Colchester Region which includes Municipality of Colchester, Town of Truro, Town of Stewiacke, Village of Bible Hill, and Village of Tatamagouche. Working with the Regional Accessibility Committee, reachAbility attempted to include the range and experiences of all disabilities and all intersectional barriers. Based on the research reachAbility did and the feedback received, the plan provides recommendations for the Municipality, Towns, and Villages regarding Employment, Transportation, Built Environment, Information and Communication, Goods and Services, and Awareness and Capacity Building.
French River Watershed Designated as Protected Water Area
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- Published: Thursday, 27 January 2022 09:03
Provincial Environment Minister Tim Halman has designated the French River Watershed as a Protected Water Area. As a result, the watershed that gives people of Tatamagouche their drinking water is now protected provincially, further safeguarding access to quality water for area residents.
The application process for the Protected Water Area designation was initiated by the Municipality of Colchester in 2018. Extensive public consultation, including a public survey and community meetings, supported the application and informed the regulations implemented to protect the watershed area.
“It was clear from the public consultation process that most area residents were in favour of advancing the application for the Protected Water Area designation,” said Christine Blair, Mayor of the Municipality of Colchester. “Clean water is one of the most fundamental needs of a community. It is essential to human health, a healthy environment, and a sustainable economy. We are pleased to be able to protect this valuable resource for generations both now and into the future.”
The Protected Water Area regulations protect drinking water supplies by giving municipalities the authority to manage watersheds, including restricting or prohibiting activities that may impact water quality or quantity. Now that the watershed is designated as a Protected Water Area the Tatamagouche Water Utility, owned and operated by the Municipality, is responsible for protecting the area and enforcing the regulations.
“The watershed provides water for the village of Tatamagouche. It’s important that we maintain the pristine water that the village is fortunate enough to have. I am pleased the government has taken into consideration the work that was done to protect the watershed and has designated it as a Protected Water Area. Kudos need to go to the staff of the Municipality for the work that went into getting here and to the community for standing up to be heard. I am over the moon,” said Michael Gregory, Councillor, Municipality of Colchester and Chair of the Tatamagouche Source Water Protection Committee.
Moving Accessibility Forward
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- Published: Thursday, 13 January 2022 10:01
The Regional Accessibility Committee and the Truro-Colchester Region want to ensure everyone can access Municipal, Town, and Village services. Share your feedback on accessibility in the Truro-Colchester Region through the "Moving Accessibility Forward" project. Community insights will be used to help shape the creation of an Accessibility Plan for improving access to and awareness of the services, programs, and infrastructure owned or operated by the Municipality, Towns, and Villages.
Visit the project page for more information: https://www.reachability.org/colchester-and-you-moving-accessibility-forward
Take the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VLRS7SQ
Join the conversation at upcoming virtual engagement sessions: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/moving-accessibility-forward-69199