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Nova Scotia Medal of Bravery - Call for nominations
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Each year, the office of the Attorney General and Minister of Justice awards the Nova Scotia Medal of Bravery, the highest recognition for bravery, to select Nova Scotians who have shown tremendous selflessness and courage. If you know someone in your community who has gone above and beyond to save another person or protect property, now is the time for nominations. Examples of past recipients can be found at: https://novascotia.ca/bravery/awards.asp
The nomination form and supporting information are available at the following website, https://novascotia.ca/bravery/forms.asp, with a deadline for nominations of May 1, 2025.
For more information or if you have any questions about the nomination process, please contact Program Specialist Jessica Cogswell at or by phone at 902-424-5941.
We want to hear from you! – An open call to housing developers, people with experience, and those who are interested in housing development.
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We want to hear from you! – An open call to housing developers, people with experience, and those who are interested in housing development.
As part of the Strategic Plan Refresh, Richmond Municipal Council is committed to:
✔ Encouraging housing development across the entire housing continuum
✔ Identifying and leveraging funding opportunities to support housing initiatives
Our goal is to ensure that everyone with an interest in housing development has the opportunity to participate. Whether you're a seasoned developer or simply passionate about finding housing solutions in our community, we want to connect with you.
Please contact us at for more information.
Let’s work together to support housing development that meets the needs of all Richmond County residents.
Call for Interest - Membership on Agencies, Boards, Commissions, and Committees (ABCCs)
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Call for Interest - Membership on Agencies, Boards, Commissions, and Committees (ABCCs)
The Municipality of the County of Richmond is currently seeking engaged, community-minded individuals to serve on the following ABCCs. This is an excellent opportunity to get involved, contribute your skills and perspectives, and help shape the future of Richmond County. As a member, your contributions will play a vital role in advancing the objectives of each ABCC from offering advice and expertise to supporting strategic initiatives and fostering community development.
An honorarium is provided for your participation.
Current Vacancies
1. Inclusive, Diverse, Equitable, and Accessible (IDEA) Advisory Committee
Term: Five (5) years
Vacancy: Two (2)
Meeting frequency: Monthly
The IDEA Committee provides advice to Richmond County Council and the Village of St. Peter’s Commission, focusing on identifying, preventing, and removing barriers for people with disabilities. This advice applies to programs, services, facilities, and general advocacy efforts. We welcome individuals with lived experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Individual with Ethnocultural and/or linguistic diversity
- Racialized individuals
- Gender and sexual diverse individuals
- Indigenous individuals
- LGBTQ2S+ individuals
- Individuals with disabilities or represent an organization that represents people with disabilities
- Individuals that may not have lived experience related to one or more of the dimensions of diversity; however, would like to support the work of the IDEA Advisory through their allyship
2. Recreation Advisory Committee
Term: Five (5) Years
Vacancy: One (1)
Meeting frequency: Minimum of four (4) times per year.
The Recreation Advisory Committee supports the development of inclusive and accessible recreation programs and events across Richmond County. It provides recommendations to Council and the Recreation Department to help enhance the quality of life for residents.
3. Cape Breton Local Immigration Partnership (CBLIP) Council
Term: Five (5) Year Term
Vacancy: One (1)
Meeting frequency: Minimum of four (4) times per year
CBLIP Council members represent organizations that provide services to newcomers, including each municipality in Unama’ki – Cape Breton. Members serve as liaisons and champions of the CBLIP vision and are required to participate in four meetings per year. The CBLIP Council members help to identify gaps and opportunities related to newcomer settlement and support the development and evaluation of CBLIP strategies and activities.
4. Bras d’Or Lake Biosphere Region Association (BLBRA) Board
Term: Three (3) Years
Vacancy: One (1)
Meeting frequency: Six (6) times per year
The Bras d'Or Lake Biosphere Region Association (BLBRA) is a volunteer, not-for-profit board composed of individuals with diverse expertise, collaborating to achieve our strategic objectives. Member contributions play a key role in advancing initiatives focused on biological conservation, sustainable development, and community capacity building.
5. Destination Cape Breton Association Board (DCBAB)
Term: Three (3) Years
Vacancy: One (1)
Meeting frequency: Six (6) times per year
Destination Cape Breton is the official destination marketing and management organization for Unama’ki-Cape Breton Island. The organization’s mandate is to responsibly promote and grow the tourism industry in the region by implementing effective destination marketing strategies and supporting strategic destination development. Through these efforts, Destination Cape Breton works to enhance the visibility of the island as a premier travel destination while fostering sustainable growth in the local tourism sector.
6. Strait of Canso Superport Corporation – Strait Superport Board
Term: Three (3) Years, beginning October 2025
Vacancy: One (1)
Meeting frequency: Six (6) times per year
The Strait Superport Board oversees the development and promotion of the Strait of Canso as a vital transportation and shipping hub, with objectives including the planning and upgrading of port infrastructure, identifying opportunities for cargo and traffic, and advocating on harbor management issues. The Board is made up of volunteer directors who bring leadership and a deep understanding of marine issues, with members representing various sectors such as shippers, ship service providers, municipalities bordering the Strait, the provincial government, the Strait Area Chamber of Commerce, and First Nations communities.
How to Apply
Interested individuals are asked to submit a written application by 4:00 PM on May 14, 2025, outlining relevant experiences and indicating the ABCC(s) they wish to serve on.
Richmond County Launches Voyent Alert - Sign up today!
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Introducing Richmond County’s new ALERT system!
In times of crisis, it is important that residents have access to trusted, timely, and accurate information to ensure their safety and that of their families and loved ones.
In response to this need, Richmond County has chosen Voyent Alert! as a communication service used to send alerts to residents, businesses, and visitors during critical events like fires or floods as well as for relevant day-to-day communications such as planned maintenance, water advisories, etc.
How to Register
Registration for the service is FREE, simple, and totally anonymous. There are four (4) ways to receive alerts:
- SMS Text
- Voice-to-Landline
- Voyent Alert Moblie App
For SMS Text, voice-to-landline, and Email alerts: Register online at Voyent Alert!
For Mobile App Alerts: Download and install the Voyent Alert! app from the Apple or Google Play app stores.
Registration Tutorial
To view the registration tutorial, visit Registration Tutorial - Voyent Alert! - YouTube
For More Information
- For more information and to view the Voyent Alert frequently asked questions, visit Community Member Support & FAQ
- To view the Voyent Alert Privacy Policy, visit Voyent Alert Privacy Policy.