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Public Hearing Notice - Amendments to Marketing Levy By-law, By-law No. 60
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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
Marketing Levy By-law Amendments
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Council of the Municipality of the County of Richmond intends to consider amendments to the Marketing Levy By-law, By-law No. 60. A public hearing will be held before Council considers second reading of the proposed amendments at a Special Meeting of Council.
The proposed amendments would update the By-law to include short-term rental platform operators and clarify how the Marketing Levy is collected, reported, and remitted.
Copies of the proposed amendments can be inspected at the Municipal Office, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. weekdays (excluding holidays).
Written comments may be emailed to or faxed to 902-226-1510 and will be accepted until the start of the hearing. Anyone wishing to speak in favour of, or in opposition to, the proposed amendments may register with the Municipal Clerk by 4 p.m. on the date of the hearing or upon arrival before the hearing begins.
Public Hearing: Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at 6:30 p m.
Location: Council Chambers, 2357 Highway 206, Arichat, Richmond County.
Amendments: pdf Marketing Levy By-law, By-law No. 60 (Amendments are highlighted in yellow)(315 KB)
Shelley David
Municipal Clerk & Communications Officer
Posted on the Richmond County website on July 27, 2026, and published in The Reporter on July 29, 2026, in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Government Act.
Firearms Safety Training
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Non-Restricted Firearams Safety Course
Date: Saturday, September 5th
Time: 8:30 am
Fee: $90.00 + HST (due at time of registration)
Location: Louisdale & District Firehall, 6457 NS-4, Louisdale, NS
Register by phone: 902.454.9621
Limited seats. For Richmond County Residents only!
For more information visit Non-Restricted Firearms Safety Course — Safety Services Nova Scotia
Employment Opportunity - Fire Service Coordinator
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Employment Opportunity
Fire Services Coordinator
Non-Union Internal / External Job Posting
The Municipality of the County of Richmond is currently accepting applications for the position of Fire Services Coordinator.
Working under the direction of the Chief Administrative Officer, this full-time, term position to March 2027 provides operational, research, and planning support to volunteer fire departments (VFDs) operating within Richmond County and plays a key role in the administration of municipal fire services. The role supports VFD recruitment and training coordination, fire service planning, funding and records administration, equipment and infrastructure information, public and partner communication, and emergency management planning related to fire services, including coordination with Western Cape Breton REMO.
County Administration operates Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. This position is based on a 35-hour work week. The Municipality has an approved salary scale for this position. Placement and incremental increases on this scale are based on qualifications, experience, and demonstrated ability to perform the responsibilities of this position. For a detailed job description, see below.
Interested candidates should forward their resume by 4:00 PM, Thursday, July 30, 2026, to:
The Municipality of the County of Richmond
Attn: Shelley David, Municipal Clerk
2357 Highway 206
Arichat, NS B0E 1A0
Email:
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Municipality of the County of Richmond welcomes applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians, and other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities, and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your application.
We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly.
Full Job Description
To view or download the full job description, visit the pdf Fire Services Coordinator Job Description.(176 KB)
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Call for Committee Members
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Call for Committee Members
The Municipality of the County of Richmond is seeking residents to serve on Agencies, Boards, Commissions, and Committees (ABCCs). These volunteer opportunities allow residents to share their skills, contribute to local initiatives, and help shape decisions that affect our communities.
Current Opportunities:
- Inclusive, Diverse, Equitable, and Accessible (IDEA) Committee: 2 Vacancies
- Cape Breton Local Immigration Partnership: 1 Vacancy
- Strait of Canso Superport Board: 1 Vacancy (Alternate Member)
Applications are open until August 28, 2026. To learn more and apply online, visit the ABCCs page.