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Labour Day Closures - Monday, September 7, 2026
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Holiday Closures
Please note that the following facilities will be closed on Labour Day, Monday, September 7th, in observance of the holiday.
📍 Municipal Administration Building – Closed
📍 Solid Waste Management Facility – Closed
We will reopen with regular hours on Tuesday, September 8th.
🚛 Curbside collection will remain on schedule.
For urgent matters concerning water or sewer service, please call (902) 226-3988.
Have a safe and happy holiday!
Proclamations - GenWell Weekend and World Mitochondrial Disease Awareness Week
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GenWell Weekend and World Mitochondrial Disease Awareness Week
Richmond County Municipal Council has proclaimed two awareness initiatives for September 2026.
GenWell Weekend, observed September 18 to 20, encourages residents to strengthen relationships, reach out to others, and build a more connected community.
World Mitochondrial Disease Awareness Week, observed September 14 to 20, raises awareness of mitochondrial disease and supports individuals and families affected by mito. The week also highlights the importance of research, education, and access to care.
Residents are encouraged to learn more about these initiatives, share information, and support efforts that promote connection, awareness, and understanding in our community.
To read the proclamations, visit: Proclamations
To read the GenWell Weekend poster:
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Fall GenWell Weekend Summary(1.03 MB)
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To learn more about GenWell Weekend, visit GenWell Weekend
To learn more about mitochondrial disease awareness, visit mito-week.
Marketing Levy By-law No. 60 Amended
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Marketing Levy By-Law No. 60 Amended
At a Special Meeting of Council on August 18, 2026, Richmond County Municipal Council adopted amendments to the Marketing Levy By-law. The amendments add short-term rental platform operators and clarify how the Marketing Levy is collected, reported, and remitted.
For details about the Marketing Levy, including the full By-law, visit the Richmond County Marketing Levy webpage.
Can emergency responders find you? Please check that your civic number is visible.
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Can emergency responders find you?
The Municipality of the County of Richmond is reminding residents and business owners to make sure their assigned civic number is posted and easy to see from the road.
Your civic number helps fire, police, and paramedics find your home or workplace during a 911 call. Emergency responders rely on visible civic numbers to reach the right location as quickly as possible.
In an emergency, every minute matters. Please take a moment to check that your civic number is easy to read and not blocked by trees, bushes, signs, vehicles, or other objects. If your civic number is missing, damaged, or difficult to see, now is a good time to replace or reposition it.
Please make sure you:
✅ Post your civic number in front of your home or workplace.
✅ Make sure it is clearly visible from the road.
✅ Ensure the sign has enough light to be seen at night.
Need a civic address sign?
- The Province of Nova Scotia provides a list of civic address sign suppliers as a helpful starting point. The list may not include every supplier, and residents may choose any supplier that meets civic addressing requirements. https://www.novascotia.ca/sites/default/files/documents/1-1419/civic-address-sign-suppliers-en.pdf
- Residents may also contact local sign suppliers directly. One local business that has advised the Municipality it provides civic address signs is: Fleur de Lis Signs, 902-631-1642,
To learn more:
- Civic Addressing, Eastern District Planning Commission
https://edpc.ca/civic-addressing/ - Posting Your Civic Number, Eastern District Planning Commission
https://edpc.ca/civic/Civic_Number_Posting.pdf