News & Announcements
ATTENTION: Richmond County Residents
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It has come to the Municipality's attention that a person or persons may be contacting some residents in the area seeking to test their water.
Please be advised that the Municipality is not contacting residents offering such services. If customers have any questions about their municipal water they can contact the Municipality at 902-226-2400.
2024 Holiday Operations Schedule and Solid Waste Curbside Collection Schedule
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On behalf of the Warden, Council, and Staff - Season's Greetings!
We wish you all a safe and happy holiday season.
May the New Year be filled with good health, family and friends.
Please note our 2024 holiday operations schedule and solid waste curbside collection schedule below.
Municipality of the County of Richmond - 2024 Holiday Operations Schedule
Municipal Administration Office
December 24, 2024 (Tuesday): Open 8:30 am to 12:00 noon
December 25, 2024 (Christmas Day, Wednesday): Closed
December 26, 2024 (Boxing Day, Thursday): Closed
December 27, 2024 (Friday): Open 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
December 30, 2024 (Monday): Open 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
December 31, 2024 (Tuesday): Open 8:30 am to 12:00 noon
January 1, 2025 (New Year’s Day, Wednesday): Closed
Richmond Arena
December 24, 2024 (Tuesday): Open 7:00 am to 12:00 noon
December 25, 2024 (Christmas Day, Wednesday): Closed
December 26, 2024 (Boxing Day, Thursday): Closed
December 27, 2024 (Friday): Open 7:00 am to 11:00 pm
December 28, 2024 (Saturday): Open 7:00 am to 11:00 pm
December 29, 2024 (Sunday): Open 7:00 am to 11:00 pm
December 30, 2024 (Monday): Open 7:00 am to 11:00 pm
December 31, 2024 (Tuesday): Open 7:00 am to 12:00 noon
January 1, 2025 (New Year’s Day, Wednesday): Closed
Water and Sewer Emergency Contact
For urgent matters concerning water or sewer service, please call 902-226-3988.
Solid Waste Curbside Collection Schedule – All Areas
Zone 2 (Areas West of St. Peter's Canal, excluding Isle Madame)
- Wednesday, December 25 pickup will be collected on Saturday, December 28.
- Thursday, December 26 pickup will be collected on Monday, December 30.
- Wednesday, January 1 pickup will be collected on Saturday, January 4.
Zone 1 (Isle Madame) and Zone 3 (Areas East of St. Peter's Canal)
- Wednesday, December 25 pickup will be collected on Friday, December 27.
- Thursday, December 26 pickup will be collected on Saturday, December 28.
- Wednesday, January 1 pickup will be collected on Friday, January 3.
Solid Waste Management Facility Hours of Operation
December 24, 2024 (Tuesday): Open 8:30 am to 12:00 noon
December 25, 2024 (Christmas Day, Wednesday): Closed
December 26, 2024 (Boxing Day, Thursday): Closed
December 27, 2024 (Friday): Open 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
December 28, 2024 (Saturday): Open 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
December 29, 2024 (Sunday): Closed
December 30, 2024 (Monday): Open 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
December 31, 2024 (Tuesday): Open 8:30 am to 12:00 noon
January 1, 2025 (New Year’s Day, Wednesday): Closed
Senate Vacancies for Nova Scotia - Call for Applicants
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Are you or someone you know interested in serving as a Senator?
The Independent Advisory Board for Senate Appointments is launching a call for applicants to fill current and upcoming Senate vacancies for Nova Scotia.
What is the Senate?
The Senate is the Upper House of Canada’s Parliament, a diverse group of accomplished Canadians working together to shape the future of our country. It ensures regional interests are defended and creates a platform for underrepresented groups, such as Indigenous Peoples, women, and racialized communities.
What do Senators do?
Senators are business people and scientists, judges and teachers, athletes, community leaders, and senior civil servants who use their lifetimes of expertise to ensure Parliament acts in the best interests of Canadians. They have four responsibilities:
Legislate – In addition to proposing their own bills, senators review legislation passed by the House of Commons.
Represent – Senators represent their province or territory and give a voice to minorities.
Investigate – Through Senate committees, Senators investigate matters that are important to Canadians.
Deliberate – Senators draw on their diverse experiences and backgrounds to debate and vote on bills under consideration.
Once appointed, Senators serve until they reach the mandatory retirement age of seventy-five (75), or until they choose to step down. They are not required to run in an election.
To view the current Senators list and retirement dates, visit https://sencanada.ca/en/senators/?v=list
Learn how to prepare your application and apply online. Visit https://www.canada.ca/en/campaign/independent-advisory-board-for-senate-appointments.html
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
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December 3rd marks the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) proclaimed first by the United Nations in 1992. It is a day to promote an understanding of disability issues and raise awareness on the importance of equal access for persons with disabilities in all aspects of society. The theme for 2024 is “Amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future”.
On November 25, 2024, Richmond County Municipal Council proclaimed December 3rd as IDPD in the Municipality of the County of Richmond.
Proclamation
International Day for Persons with Disabilities
December 3, 2024
WHEREAS, December 3 is recognized globally by the United Nations as International Day for Persons with Disabilities; and
WHEREAS, Canada is a signatory of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of People with Disability, and two out of five Nova Scotians live with a disability; and
WHEREAS, Nova Scotia has proclaimed the Accessibility Act that recognizes accessibility is a human right and set a goal of an accessible province by 2030; and
WHEREAS, International Day of Persons with Disabilities promotes an understanding of disability issues and the importance of equal access for Nova Scotians with disabilities in all aspects of society; and
WHEREAS, through public awareness, community partnerships, and municipal accessibility initiatives this day aims to foster an environment of equal participation of individuals with disabilities within the Municipality of the County of Richmond.
THEREFORE, be it resolved that I, Warden Lois Landry on behalf of Richmond County Municipal Council, do hereby proclaim December 3, 2024, as “International Day for Persons with Disabilities” in the Municipality of the County of Richmond.
Dated at Arichat, Nova Scotia
This November 25, 2024
For More Information
Over 2 in 5 Nova Scotians have a disability. We are removing barriers to inclusion and accessibility all across Nova Scotia. To find out more, visit accessible.novascotia.ca
To find out more about accessibility at the Municipality of the County of Richmond, visit Accessibility - Richmond County, Nova Scotia