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(902) 226-2400, Toll Free: 1-800-567-2600

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Public Notice: Weather Reminder: Winter storm in the forecast.

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WEATHER REMINDER: WINTER STORM IN THE FORECAST

With stormy weather in the forecast for Richmond County, we'd like to remind residents of a few helpful tips:

  • As with any winter storm, please prepare to shelter in place for 72 hours.
  • After the storm passes, should we experience a prolonged power outage during cold weather, the Municipality will work to open warming centres as conditions allow and use every communication stream available to get these messages out to as many residents as possible.
  • A list of Comfort Centres partnered with the Municipality can be viewed on our website (see "More Information" below)
  • Please note that other community centres in Richmond County may also choose to open independently and will communicate directly with the public if they do.

BE A GOOD NEIGHBOUR:

  • When it's safe to do so, check in on neighbours - especially those who are most vulnerable.
  • Please do not risk becoming another person in need of aid and resources - only venture out when conditions are safe

MORE INFORMATION: Please refer to our instructions for storm events, including a list of comfort centres on our website by following this link: https://www.richmondcounty.ca/preparing-for-an-emergency. 

Stay warm and safe, Richmond County!

NOTICE to customers of the Arichat water system - Thursday, January 15, 2026

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NOTICE to customers of the Arichat water system - Thursday, January 15, 2026

Please be advised that due to a water main break at a construction site in Arichat, customers may experience low water pressure and/or water discolouration. The leak has been isolated. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

Public Notice: 2026 Property Assessment Notices Have Been Mailed

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2026 Property Assessment Notices Have Been Mailed

Property owners across Nova Scotia will begin receiving their 2026 property assessment notices by mail in the coming days. The appeal deadline is Feb. 12, 2026.

Contact PVSC with questions at 1-800-380-7775 or visit pvsc.ca for more details.

Public Notice: Registration of Undertaking for Environmental Assessment, Re: Little Dover Pumping and Transmission System Project

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NOTICE

Registration of Undertaking for Environmental Assessment
ENVIRONMENT ACT

This is to advise that on January 13, 2026, Landrie Lake Water Utility (jointly owned by the Town of Port Hawkesbury and the Municipality of the County of Richmond) registered the Little River Pumping and Transmission System Project for environmental assessment, in accordance with Part IV of the Environment Act.

The purpose of the proposed undertaking is to reinstate the Little River Transfer Pumphouse and water transmission pipeline to transfer water from the Little River Reservoir to Landrie Lake and enhance yield at the Landrie Lake Industrial Water Utility, located in Port Malcolm, Richmond County, Nova Scotia, located on PIDs 75035725, 75101634, 75101634, 75226670, 75101535, 75175646, 75101535, 75151381, 75101535, and 75035725. This project reinstates the system by reinstating existing site access and constructing an intake structure, pumphouse, pumping and piping systems, controls, and a 2.75 km buried water transmission pipeline constructed largely along the existing right-of-way. Work could start on the project within two years of approval, and construction is estimated to take approximately 16 months with an operational life of 50 to 100 years.

Copies of the environmental assessment registration information may be examined at the following locations:

  • Town of Port Hawkesbury Municipal Office, 606 Reeves, Port Hawkesbury, NS
  • Richmond County Municipal Office, 2357 Highway 206, Arichat, NS
  • Nova Scotia Environment and Climate Change Regional Office, 218 MacSween - Suite 12 - Provincial Building, Port Hawkesbury, NS
  • EA website (when available) http://www.novascotia/ca/nse/ea

The public is invited to submit written comments to:

Environmental Assessment Branch
Nova Scotia Environment
P.O. Box 442, Halifax, NS, B3J 2P8

on or before February 22, 2026, or contact the Department at (902) 424-3600, (902) 424-6925 (Fax), or e-mail at .

All comments received from the public consultation will be posted on the department’s website for public viewing. In the case of an individual, the address, email and contact information will be removed before being placed on the website. By submitting your comments, you are consenting to the posting of your comments on the department’s website.

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Landrie Lake Water Utility
606 Reeves St., Port Hawkesbury, NS B9A 2R7