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(902) 226-2400, Toll Free: 1-800-567-2600

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2025 Property Assessment Notices

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2025 Property Assessment Notices have been mailed.

Be sure to review your notice for important details.

If you have questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out to the Property Valuation Services Corporation (PVSC) at:

Email:

Phone: 1-800-380-7775

For more information on how your property is assessed and details about the appeal process, visit: www.pvsc.ca

Note: Your signed appeal must be received by PVSC no later than midnight, February 13, 2025

Micro-Loan Program - Applications are open!

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Applications are once again open for the Micro-Loan Program!

Under the Micro-Loan Program, women+ entrepreneurs from across Unama’ki – Cape Breton are eligible to apply for a loan of up to $10,000 offered at a prime rate with zero percent interest and no payments for the first six months thanks to the Cape Breton Partnership’s Program Partners at the Sydney Credit Union or East Coast Credit Union.

Participants in the program are also able to boost their entrepreneurial journey with access to services thanks to our committed Benefits Partners to the Micro-Loan Program, including:

For more information and to apply, visit Micro-Loan Program - Cape Breton Partnership

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January is Alzheimer Awareness Month

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January 2025 has been proclaimed as Alzheimer Awareness Month by the Richmond County Municipal Council. This January, Alzheimer Awareness Month focuses on the theme 'Reduce Your Risk.' The Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia has released new resources and videos for families living with dementia, professional caregivers, and anyone interested in learning more. Visit https://alzheimer.ca/ns/en/awarenessmonth

Proclamation

ALZHEIMER AWARENESS MONTH

January 2025

WHEREAS: There are an estimated 16,000 people living with dementia in Nova Scotia; and

WHEREAS: It is projected that the number of people living with dementia in Nova Scotia will increase by 87% with nearly 30,000 people likely to be living with dementia by 2050; and

WHEREAS: The Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia is committed to alleviating the personal and social consequences of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias and to promoting the search for the causes and cures.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that I, Warden Lois Landry, on behalf of Richmond County Municipal Council, do hereby declare January as Alzheimer Awareness Month in the Municipality of the County of Richmond.

Signed at Arichat, Nova Scotia this December 16, 2024.

ATTENTION: Richmond County Residents

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It has come to the Municipality's attention that a person or persons may be contacting some residents in the area seeking to test their water.

Please be advised that the Municipality is not contacting residents offering such services. If customers have any questions about their municipal water they can contact the Municipality at 902-226-2400.