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New Dog Control By-law Adopted
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New Dog Control By-Law Adopted
Richmond County Municipal Council has adopted the Dog Control By-law, By-law # 70, during its Regular Council Meeting held on June 24, 2025, and it is now in effect.
This new By-law is designed to update and strengthen regulations around dog ownership in Richmond County. It includes important changes to:
✅ Licensing
✅ Enforcement
✅ Owner responsibilities
We encourage all dog owners to review the updated regulations and ensure compliance to help keep our communities safe and respectful for everyone.
New Lifetime & Puppy Registration
As part of the new By-law, lifetime dog registration has been introduced.
- Puppies under one year old must still be registered with an initial registration fee.
- Once the dog turns one year old, owners will then pay the lifetime registration fee.
Is your dog already registered for 2025?
You won’t need to pay the new lifetime registration fee until April 1, 2026.
To read the Dog Control By-law, visit:
Municipality of the County of Richmond Dog Control By-law - By-law # 70
To review the registration details, visit:
Annual Grant Funding, Funding Contributions, and By-law 56 Property Tax Exemptions - Year Ending March 31, 2025
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Public Notice: Release of Annual Grant Funding, Funding Contributions, and By-law 56 Property Tax Exemption Lists
The Municipality of the County of Richmond is pleased to announce the release of the Annual Lists detailing Grant Funding and Funding Contributions, as well as Property Tax Exemptions under By-law #56, for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025.
To view the Grant Funding & Funding Contributions list, go to Grant Funds & Funding Contributions
To view the Property Tax Exemptions list, go to By-law 56 Tax Exemptions
To learn more about Municipal Grants and Programs, go to Municipal Grants
Richmond County Approves 2025–2026 Budget with No Increase to Tax Rates and Continued Investment in Community Wellbeing
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For Immediate Release
June 19, 2025
Richmond County Approves 2025–2026 Budget with No Increase to Tax Rates and Continued Investment in Community Wellbeing
Richmond County, NS – Richmond County Council has approved its 2025–2026 municipal budget, holding the line on both residential and commercial tax rates. The balanced $17.47 million operating budget reflects Council’s commitment to financial responsibility while continuing to reinvest in community priorities such as healthcare, housing, waste management, and affordability.
“Council and staff worked hard to avoid a tax increase this year because we understand the real impact rising costs are having on our residents,” said Warden Lois Landry. “Instead, we chose to focus on protecting essential services, investing in long-term sustainability, and supporting the wellbeing of our residents—especially those most vulnerable.”
Key Highlights of the 2025–2026 Budget
✅ No Tax Rate Increases
Richmond County maintains a residential rate of $0.85 and a commercial rate of $2.15 per $100 of assessment, with no increases for the coming fiscal year.
✅ Expanded Low-Income Property Tax Exemption
Council has increased supports through the Low-Income Property Tax Exemption Program, recognizing affordability challenges faced by many residents.
✅ Strong Commitment to Community Support
The County continues to offer meaningful contributions through tax exemptions for community halls, non-profit organizations, and churches, as well as an expanded community grants program open throughout the year. These investments reflect Richmond’s commitment to enabling grassroots leadership and volunteerism across our communities.
✅ Healthcare and Housing Investments
Significant funds are allocated for physician recruitment, the Strait Richmond Hospital Foundation, CBU’s new medical school, seniors’ safety initiatives, and support for housing-related infrastructure. Council continues to prioritize the long-term health and wellness of its residents.
✅ Waste Management Upgrades and Transition
Ongoing improvements at the Waste Transfer Station support regulatory compliance and better service delivery. This year also marks the transition to in-house curbside collection, a proactive move in anticipation of changes related to circular materials and extended producer responsibility.
“This budget represents our continued focus on people and place,” said Warden Landry. “We are investing wisely today so that Richmond County remains a healthy, welcoming, and affordable place to live for years to come.”
To view the full 2025–2026 budget, please visit www.richmondcounty.ca
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Media Contact:
Warden Lois Landry
902-631-0332
pdf Municipality of the County of Richmond Press Release 2025 2026 Budget(266 KB)
Dave Gunning Zero Hunger Fund
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At the Committee of the Whole meeting on June 10, Richmond County Municipal Council welcomed the Rural Communities Foundation of Nova Scotia (RCFNS) to share information on the Dave Gunning Zero Hunger Fund, a grant program created to support schools in addressing student food insecurity.
This program helps schools in Nova Scotia establish School Free Stores, places where students and their families can access free food and personal items when needed. In many rural areas, accessing support services can be challenging, so schools have stepped up to help fill the gap. Through the Dave Gunning Zero Hunger Fund, schools can apply for grant funding to support these Free Stores and to run meal and snack programs that make sure students have the food they need to learn, grow, and thrive.
Applications are open now! Learn more and apply here:
https://rcfofns.com/dave-gunning-zero-hunger
Watch the recorded Council presentation here: