News & Announcements
Travel and Activities in the Woods Restricted to Prevent Wildfires
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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
Curbside Recycling Collection Delayed
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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.
Provincewide Burn Ban in Effect
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Provincewide Burn Ban in Effect
Due to ongoing hot and dry conditions, a province-wide ban on open fires is now in effect across Nova Scotia. The ban began July 30 and will remain in place until October 15 (the end of wildfire season), or until conditions improve.
The ban applies to open fires such as campfires, bonfires, brush fires, fires in chimeneas, and any other fire that is not enclosed and uses wood as the fuel. Unlike gas or charcoal fires, sparks could escape from an open wood fire and cause a wildfire. Violating the ban could result in a $25,000 fine.
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Notice to residents of Richmond County - Curbside pickup notice
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Please be advised that the Municipality will not be picking up recycling material at curbside for the remainder of the week (July 30 to August 1).
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.
The Municipality will also not be able to accept recycling material brought directly to the facility until further notice.