News & Announcements
Proclamation & Flag Raising - VON Week - Tuesday, May 19, 2026
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Proclamation & Flag Raising - VON Week 2026!
Every year, VON Canada marks a special week to thank the dedicated staff and volunteers and celebrate the caring home and community support they deliver. This year's theme, Powered by Compassion, speaks to the fuel that drives each and every member of the VON team; compassion is at the core of everything they do.
VON staff and volunteers pour their hearts into providing life-changing care to clients, helping people live safely and independently at home and in the community.
Come join us as we recognize VON's incredible contribution to our community with an official proclamation and flag raising!
📍 Municipal Administration Building, 2357 Hwy 206, Arichat
📅 Tuesday, May 19
🕑 1:30 PM
To learn more about VON services and programs, visit https://von.ca/en/services-programs
Public Notice - Victoria Day Holiday Closures
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Victoria Day Closure Notice
The Municipal Administration Office and Solid Waste Management Facility will be closed on Monday, May 18, 2025, for the Victoria Day holiday.
We will reopen with regular hours on Tuesday, May 19.
Water and Sewer Emergency Contact:
For urgent water or sewer issues, please call (902) 226-3988.
Photo credit: Jessica Boudreau
Public Notice - Property Tax Sale - June 12, 2026
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Public Notice - Property Tax Sale
When: Friday, June 12, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: Municipal Administration Office, 2357 Hwy 206, Arichat, NS
To view the property tax sale list and details, visit Tax Sales.
Municipal Council Recently Adopted Policies
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Richmond County Municipal Council has recently amended and adopted the following:
- Amended to align the policy name with the applicable year. The Waterfront Development Grant, Tier 3, has been updated to support eligible applications for projects that are similar in nature to those eligible under the Canada Community-Building Fund.
- The policy was reviewed with input from the Volunteer Fire Departments and amended by Council. The policy applies to dry fire hydrants installed after January 1, 2024.
- Amended to resolve a policy conflict regarding the timing for publication of agendas and meeting packages, changing the requirement from two business days to two days prior to a meeting.
✅ Audit Committee Terms of Reference
- Amended to align with the Municipal Government Act and the Municipal Financial Reporting and Accounting Manual
🚫 Repealed
The Road Name Change Policy has been repealed as it is no longer compliant. Development of a new Road Name Change Policy has been added to the By Law and Policy Committee working list. During the interim, please contact the Municipal Clerk with any Road Name Change inquiries. Phone: 902-226-2400, extension 9 or email