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Nova Scotia Regulatory and Appeals Board Notice of Public Hearing

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nsrab.pngNOVA SCOTIA REGULATORY AND APPEALS BOARD  NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION by the LANDRIE LAKE WATER UTILITY, for approval of amendment to its Schedule of Rates and Charges for Water and Water Services and amendments to its Schedule of Rules and Regulations. This matter will be considered in a public hearing as follows:

Hearing starts: Wednesday, May 20, 2026 -10:30 a.m.

Evening Session: Wednesday, May 20, 2026 - 6:00 pm (if needed)

Hearing Location: Shannon Studio, Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre, 606 Reeves Street, Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia

THE DATE AND LOCATION OF THE HEARING MAY CHANGE

If any Intervenor in this proceeding intends to file evidence, the timeline will be extended to accommodate this, and the hearing date will be rescheduled.

Depending on the circumstances, all or part of this public hearing may be held virtually, by video conferencing.

THE DATE, TIME AND LOCATION FOR THIS HEARING MAY BE CONFIRMED BY VISITING THE BOARD’S WEBSITE OR BY CONTACTING THE CLERK OF THE BOARD.

 Board Hearings are open to the public and you may participate as follows:

  • You may speak at the You must notify the Board by Wednesday, May 13, 2026, of your request to speak.
  • You may make written comments by sending a letter to the Clerk of the Board at O. Box 1692, Unit “M”, Halifax, NS B3J 3S3, or by using our secure file transfer service at https://board.titanfile.com/NSRAB/, or by fax at (902) 424-3919. by Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
  • You may request formal standing as an Intervenor, subject to Board approval. This will allow you to present evidence or cross-examine witnesses. Your request must be received by the Board by Friday, April 17, 2026, and a copy of your written evidence by Wednesday, May 13, 2026.

Additional information about the matter is as follows:

  • For a 4” meter customer, the average quarterly water bill, currently $1,047.95, is proposed to increase to $1,287.52 (a 9% increase) in 2026/27; increase to $1,399.43 (an 8.7% increase) in 2027/28; and increase to $1,444.41 (a 3.2% increase) in 2028/29.
  • For an 8” meter customer, the average quarterly water bill, currently $13,669.88, is proposed to increase to $16,006.95 (a 17.1% increase) in 2026/27; increase to $17,036.37 (a 6.4% increase) in 2027/28; and increase to $17,569.99 (a 3.1% increase) in 2028/29.
  • For a 10” meter customer, the average quarterly water bill, currently $35,145.01, is proposed to increase to $40,850.74 (a 16.2% increase) in 2026/27; increase to $43,334.97 (a 6.1 % increase) in 2027/28; and increase to $44,686.65 (a 3.1% increase) in 2028/29.
  • The application also proposes a flat rate for the utility’s provision of raw water to a new customer, EverWind Fuels, who is proposing to build a hydrogen and ammonia production facility in Point Tupper. A quarterly flat rate of $12,574.50 is proposed in 2026/27; $13,281.70 (5.6% increase) in 2027/28; and $13,585.25 (a 2.3% increase) in 2028/29.

Upon reviewing the Application, the Board, in its Decision, may determine that the proposed amendments should be as requested, higher, or lower.

A copy of the Application and any timetable applying to this matter may be viewed on the Board’s website at http://nserbt.ca/nsrab/, by clicking on "Matters & Evidence", “Go To Files & Documents”, and in the "Go Directly to Matter” search box, enter Matter No. M12738 or at the offices of the Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre, 606 Reeves Street, Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia.

To assist the Board in using correct forms of address and pronouns in our hearings and decisions, we invite all parties, lawyers, and all other participants to share their pronouns and titles with the Board and each other if they are comfortable doing so. There is no requirement to provide this information.

Read the Nova Scotia Regulatory and Appeals Board public notice at this link:  pdf Notice of Hearing - Landrie Lake(134 KB)

March 26 is Purple Day - Supporting Epilepsy Around the World!

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💜 March 26 is Purple Day 💜

Purple Day is a grassroots movement that began right here in Nova Scotia, founded by Cassidy Megan, and has grown into a global initiative to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and support those living with epilepsy.

In recognition of Purple Day, the Epilepsy Awareness flag and purple lights will be on display at the Richmond County Municipal Building.  

Epilepsy affects more than 300,000 Canadians, including people right here in our community. By flying the flag and lighting our building purple, we hope to spark conversation and show people living with epilepsy, and their families, that they are not alone. Every gesture of awareness helps build a more inclusive and supportive community for all.

💜 To learn more about epilepsy awareness and the supports available, visit: https://epilepsymaritimes.org/

Call for Committee Members

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The Municipality of the County of Richmond, in partnership with the Village of St. Peter’s, is seeking one community representative to serve on the Inclusive, Diverse, Equitable, Accessible (IDEA) Committee. We are also inviting applications for one community representative to join the Cape Breton Local Immigration Partnership (CBLIP).

The IDEA Committee plays an important role in helping:

  • Identify and remove barriers to participation in local programs, services, and
    facilities
  • Support inclusion, diversity, and accessibility in everything we do
  • Build partnerships that make Richmond County a more welcoming and equitable
    place for all

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

The CBLIP plays an important role in helping make Cape Breton a welcoming and inclusive place for newcomers. The partnership focuses on helping newcomers settle, feel included, and build a strong sense of belonging in our communities.

To learn more about CBLIP, visit https://capebretonpartnership.com/initiatives-services/cape-breton-local-immigration-partnership/what-we-do/

Deadline to Apply

April 30th, 2026

How to Apply

Please submit your expression of interest by email.

Your submission should include:

  • Your full name, civic address, and mailing address (if different)
  • The Committee you are applying to
  • A brief outline of relevant experiences or skills that would support the work of the Committee

Email your application to:  

Dog Control Update

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Public Notice: Dog Control Update

The Municipality of the County of Richmond wishes to inform residents that, with the recent retirement of our Dog Control By-law Officer, the RCMP will be stepping in to help while we work to fill the position. The RCMP is now available to assist the County with dog control matters.  

Reporting Concerns

If you have a dog-related concern, please contact your local RCMP detachment.

RCMP Contact information:

  • Arichat Detachment - Phone: 902-226-2533
  • St. Peter’s Detachment - Phone: 902-535-2002

Thank you for helping keep Richmond County a welcoming place for residents and their four-legged friends alike!