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Municipal Office - 2357 Highway 206, P.O. Box 120, Arichat, Nova Scotia B0E 1A0
(902) 226-2400, Toll Free: 1-800-567-2600

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Natal Day Holiday Closures

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Natal Day Holiday Closures

Please note the following holiday closures for Monday, August 3, 2026:

  • Richmond County Solid Waste Management Facility – Closed
  • Municipal Administration Office – Closed
  • Point Michaud Recreation Building – Closed

Curbside Collection
Curbside collection will remain on schedule.

Water and Sewer Emergency Contact
For urgent matters related to water or sewer service, please call (902) 226-3988.

We hope you enjoy the holiday with your family and friends!

Photo credit: Charlene Short

Public Hearing Notice - Amendments to Marketing Levy By-law, By-law No. 60

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Public Hearing Notice

Marketing Levy By-law Amendments

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Council of the Municipality of the County of Richmond intends to consider amendments to the Marketing Levy By-law, By-law No. 60. A public hearing will be held before Council considers second reading of the proposed amendments at a Special Meeting of Council.

The proposed amendments would update the By-law to include short-term rental platform operators and clarify how the Marketing Levy is collected, reported, and remitted.

Copies of the proposed amendments can be inspected at the Municipal Office, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. weekdays (excluding holidays).

Written comments may be emailed to or faxed to 902-226-1510 and will be accepted until the start of the hearing. Anyone wishing to speak in favour of, or in opposition to, the proposed amendments may register with the Municipal Clerk by 4 p.m. on the date of the hearing or upon arrival before the hearing begins.

 

Public Hearing: Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at 6:30 p m.

Location:  Council Chambers, 2357 Highway 206, Arichat, Richmond County.

Amendments:   pdf Marketing Levy By-law, By-law No. 60 (Amendments are highlighted in yellow)(315 KB)

Shelley David
Municipal Clerk & Communications Officer

Posted on the Richmond County website on July 27, 2026, and published in The Reporter on July 29, 2026, in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Government Act.

Firearms Safety Training

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Non-Restricted Firearams Safety Course

Date: Saturday, September 5th
Time: 8:30 am
Fee: $90.00 + HST (due at time of registration)

Location: Louisdale & District Firehall, 6457 NS-4, Louisdale, NS

Register by phone: 902.454.9621

Limited seats.  For Richmond County Residents only!

For more information visit Non-Restricted Firearms Safety Course — Safety Services Nova Scotia

Call for Committee Members

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Call for Committee Members

The Municipality of the County of Richmond is seeking residents to serve on Agencies, Boards, Commissions, and Committees (ABCCs). These volunteer opportunities allow residents to share their skills, contribute to local initiatives, and help shape decisions that affect our communities.

Current Opportunities:

  • Inclusive, Diverse, Equitable, and Accessible (IDEA) Committee: 2 Vacancies
  • Cape Breton Local Immigration Partnership: 1 Vacancy
  • Strait of Canso Superport Board: 1 Vacancy (Alternate Member)

Applications are open until August 28, 2026.  To learn more and apply online, visit the ABCCs page.