News & Announcements
Information Request - Winter 2027 Edition of the Reflections of Richmond
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Richmond Reflections Newsletter, 2027 Winter Edition
Call for Submissions – Winter 2027 Reflections of Richmond Newsletter
The Department of Community Development and Recreation is preparing the Winter 2027 Edition of the Reflections of Richmond Newsletter, covering January 1 – March 31, 2027.
Submission deadline: Friday, November 20, 2026
Photos Submission
Do you enjoy capturing the beauty in Richmond County? Whether it’s outdoor adventures, participating in community events or winter (indoor/outdoor) sports, we ask that you share your unique perspective with us! Selected photos will be featured in the 2027 Winter newsletter and could appear on the municipal website and social media platforms. Send your high-resolution images to Ronalda Boudreau,
Call Out for Program Instructors
Do you have a skill, talent, hobby, or program idea that you'd like to share with your community? We are seeking enthusiastic and knowledgeable individuals to help deliver engaging and enriching programs during our Winter 2027 season (January to March 2027).
We welcome expressions of interest from individuals seeking casual employment opportunities as fitness instructors, arts and crafts instructors, dance teachers, outdoor education leaders, sports instructors, wellness facilitators, cultural program leaders, specialty workshop presenters, and more. Whether you have experience teaching a specific skill or a new program idea you'd like to offer, we'd love to hear from you.
All information required to become a program instructor with the Municipality of Richmond County is outlined in our step-by-step Instructor's Booklet.
If you are interested in a casual employment opportunity as a program leader, instructor, or facilitator with Richmond Recreation during the period of January to March 2027, please submit your expression of interest to Sharla Sampson at .
Community News and Events
This is an opportunity for your community group and/or organization to share news and events with the residents of Richmond County. Submit details to Ronalda Boudreau,
Please note the amount of detail printed, per event/news item, will be determined by the available space of each issue.
Call for Membership - Help build a more welcoming and inclusive Cape Breton
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Call for Membership
The Municipality of the County of Richmond is inviting expressions of interest from residents who would like to serve as the Municipality’s citizen representative on the Cape Breton Local Immigration Partnership (CBLIP).
CBLIP brings community partners together to support newcomers as they settle, participate, and develop a strong sense of belonging in our communities.
Learn more about CBLIP and its work: What We Do
Application deadline : December 16, 2026
How to apply:
Submit an expression of interest through the Municipality’s online application form: Agencies, Boards, Commissions and Committees (ABCCs).
Public Notice: Arena Repair Update
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Arena Repair Update: Opening Later in November
The Municipality of the County of Richmond would like to provide an update on the ongoing repairs at the Richmond Arena and the anticipated reopening of the facility.
Recent progress: The ice surface floor was poured last Thursday, October 15. The new floor requires a 28-day cure period.
Timeline: The estimated ice-in date is the end of November.
We know how eager everyone is to get back on the ice, and we appreciate your patience while this important work is completed. We will share more updates as the project progresses.
Advertise with Us!
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Richmond Arena is the only recreation facility and community hub owned by the Municipality of the County of Richmond. Partnering with us provides meaningful community exposure while supporting recreation programs that serve residents and visitors across Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, and the Maritime Provinces.
The Municipality of the County of Richmond’s Recreation Department offers public skates, senior skates, after-school
skates, parent/tot skates, birthday parties and much more during the winter season (which runs from October to April). Once the ice season has ended, the Recreation Department will explore various recreation opportunities to be held in the Spring and/or Summer such as ball hockey, dry-land training, etc.