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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.
Cellular for Nova Scotia Program Update from Build Nova Scotia
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Cellular for Nova Scotia Program Update from Build Nova Scotia
The Government of Nova Scotia is committed to improving cellular coverage for all residents, especially in rural areas. Build Nova Scotia is managing the Cellular for Nova Scotia Program, and they need YOUR feedback to help identify areas that need better coverage!
How can you help?
- Use the interactive Network Map to report areas with no signal, spotty service, or dropped calls.
- Share your experiences in places where you live, work, learn, and travel!
Your feedback will play a key role in expanding and improving cellular access across the province.
Explore the new interactive Network Map: www.networkmap-cfnsp.ca
Report your cellular service experience through this survey: https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/2c3d36eca3f94562ba7977016f27bfc2?portalUrl=https://NSLI.maps.arcgis.com
Frequently Asked Questions: https://internet.buildns.ca/cell/faqs/
For detailed information: https://internet.buildns.ca/cell/
Richmond County Municipal Council Adopts New Grants Policy, IDEA Plan Refresh, and amends the Council Procedural Policy
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On March 25, 2025, Richmond County Municipal Council adopted the following:
2025-2026 Grants Policy - New
Municipal Grants Website Page: https://www.richmondcounty.ca/grants-and-programs.html
Policy: https://www.richmondcounty.ca/.../3300-council.../file.html
Council Procedural Policy - Amended
Amended Section 16 (g) to include the name of the member of Council for no votes.
Policy: https://www.richmondcounty.ca/.../3046-council.../file.html
Inclusive, Diverse, Equitable, Accessible (IDEA) Plan Refresh - New Updated Plan
IDEA Plan Refresh: https://www.richmondcounty.ca/.../3306-2025.../file.html
Public Hearing Notice - Amendments to the West Richmond, Central Richmond, Isle Madame, St. Peters and Richmond County Land Use Bylaws
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MUNICIPALITY OF THE COUNTY OF RICHMOND
P.O. Box 120, Arichat, Nova Scotia, B0E 1A0
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
- West Richmond, Central Richmond, Isle Madame, St. Peters and Richmond County Land Use Bylaws
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Council of the Municipality of the County of Richmond intends to consider and, if deemed advisable, to approve amendments to the Land Use By-laws for West Richmond, Central Richmond, Isle Madame, St. Peters and Richmond County by
Reverting the period for appealing a variance in the requirements of the corresponding land use by-law from twenty-one (21) to fourteen (14) days. These amendments apply to all areas of Richmond County and the purpose of the amendments is to conform to the requirements of the Municipal Government Act.
Copies of the amending pages can be inspected at the Municipal Office or at the Eastern District Planning Commission, 606 Reeves Street, Unit 3, Port Hawkesbury between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. weekdays (excluding holidays), online at www.edpc.ca.
Written or oral presentations (for or against the amendment) can be made before Municipal Council at a Public Hearing to be held:
Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, Richmond County Municipal Office
2357 Highway 206, Arichat, NS
For more information on written or oral presentations, visit Public Hearings
Posted March 27th, 2025 on the Richmond County Webpage www.richmondcounty.ca and in Reporter newspaper April 2nd and 9th, 2025 in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Government Act.