News & Announcements
Curbside Collection Notice - Wednesday, March 4, 2026
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Curbside Collection Notice - Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Due to road conditions curbside collection scheduled for Wednesday, March 4, has been cancelled.
Pick-up for the affected areas will be re-scheduled for Friday, March 6, with the exception of Louisdale and Grand Anse which will take place Saturday, March 7.
Delayed Opening - Wednesday, March 4, 2026
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Due to inclement weather, there will be a delay in opening today, Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
The Municipal Administration Building, Richmond Area, and the Solid Waste Management Facility will open at 10 a.m.
Thank you,
Municipal Policy Updates
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Municipal Policy Updates
The Municipal Council approved several policy updates at the February 24, 2026, Regular Council Meeting.
- Advertising and Sponsorship Policy * New
This policy applies to advertising and sponsorship requests submitted to the Municipality by eligible organizations, community groups, or individuals applying through an eligible host organization. For more information, visit https://www.richmondcounty.ca/grants-and-programs.html
- Travel and Expense Policy * Amended
The changes align the policy with the Municipal Financial Reporting and Accounting Manual and the Municipal Government Act. To view the policy, visit
https://www.richmondcounty.ca/.../2433-travel.../file.html
- Strategic Communications Plan * Amended
The plan now includes Voyent Alert, Municipal Elections, and Special Meeting Livestreaming. To view the plan, visit
https://www.richmondcounty.ca/.../3783-2026.../file.html
- CAO Performance Review Policy * Amended
The changes include a new policy name, a revised review schedule, and an updated evaluation template. To view the policy, visit
https://www.richmondcounty.ca/.../2410-cao.../file.html https://www.richmondcounty.ca/grants-and-programs.html
Bras d'Or Lakes Collaborative Environmental Planning Initiative (CEPI): Listening to the People of the Lakes Workshop
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Bras d'Or Lakes Collaborative Environmental Planning Initiative (CEPI): Listening to the People of the Lakes Workshop is coming up fast - March 10-12, 2026!
The CEPI 2026 Workshop brings together community members, partners, knowledge holders, practitioners, and decision-makers to listen, discuss, reflect, and help shape the future of the Bras d’Or Lake and watershed. Grounded in collaboration and guided by Etuaptmumk/Two-Eyed Seeing, this three-day gathering creates space for meaningful dialogue and shared visioning that will help CEPI assess the current state of the Bras d’or communities, and if a change in focus is required.
For more information and to register, visit: https://brasdorcepi.ca/
