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Category: Announcements (Public Works)

Published: 08 August 2025

Voluntary Water Conservation Measures

Due to extremely low precipitation in recent weeks and no significant rainfall expected in the near future, the Municipality is requesting that customers of the Richmond Water Utility follow voluntary water conservation measures until further notice.

Recommended measures include:

• Reduce non-essential water usage such as lawn watering, car washing, and filling pools.
• Cut back on the frequency and length of showers.
• Turn off the tap when not in use (brushing your teeth, shaving, washing your face, etc.).
• Wash only full loads of laundry and dishes.

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Category: News & Announcements

Published: 07 August 2025

Provincewide Burn Ban Update: 

 To protect communities across Nova Scotia and lower the risk of wildfires, the Province has banned the use of all fireworks.

As of  August 6, all fireworks and pyrotechnic special effects are not permitted as long as a burn ban is in effect. There is currently a ban in place until October 15 or until conditions allow it to be lifted. The fine for violating the fireworks ban is $25,000.

The new ban applies to consumer and display fireworks and pyrotechnic special effects even if they have the appropriate approvals.

Quick Facts:

• a provincewide ban on open fires started on July 30 and will remain in place until October 15 or until conditions improve
• travel and activities in woods were restricted as of August 5, until October 15 or until conditions improve
• people with questions about woods restrictions can call their local Department of Natural Resources office

Fireworks Restriction Advisory

https://beta.novascotia.ca/sites/default/files/documents/1-4050/office-fire-marshal-fireworks-advisory-en.pdf

News Release

https://news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/08/06/fireworks-banned-provincewide

Questions

Contact your local Department of Natural Resources office: https://novascotia.ca/natr/staffdir/offices.asp

Department of Natural Resources

10258 Grenville Street
St. Peter's, Nova Scotia
B0E 3B0
Phone: 902-535-2032 / (Fax) 902-535-3493
e-mail: 

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Category: News & Announcements

Published: 05 August 2025

The Province is restricting travel and activities in the woods because continued hot, dry conditions have greatly increased the risk of wildfires.

The restrictions, effective as of 4 p.m. today, August 5, include:

• hiking, camping, fishing and the use of vehicles in the woods are not permitted
• trail systems through woods are off limits
• camping is allowed only in campgrounds.

These and other measures are in place on provincial Crown and private land until October 15 or until conditions allow them to be lifted. The fine for violating the restrictions is $25,000.

Forestry, mining and any commercial activity on provincial Crown lands are also restricted. People who conduct this kind of activity can apply for a permit at their local Department of Natural Resources office.

While the restrictions are in place, people can still access beaches and parks, but not the trail systems. Private landowners are free to use their own properties but cannot host others to use wooded areas of their properties.

To view the News Release, visit Travel, Activities in Woods Restricted to Prevent Wildfires https://news.novascotia.ca/.../travel-activities-woods...

To view the briefing on restrictions to prevent wildfires, visit https://www.facebook.com/nsgov/videos/1784623102482099

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Category: News & Announcements

Published: 04 August 2025

Notice to residents of Richmond County:

Please be advised that the Municipality will not be picking up recycling material at curbside on Tuesday, August 5.

The facility that receives the Municipality's recycling material has been unable to accept material since July 15 due to an equipment failure, and the Municipality's transfer station no longer has space for additional material. 

It is hoped that regular collection will resume on Wednesday, August 6.