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Public Hearing Notice - Amendments to Marketing Levy By-law, By-law No. 60

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Public Hearing Notice

Marketing Levy By-law Amendments

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Council of the Municipality of the County of Richmond intends to consider amendments to the Marketing Levy By-law, By-law No. 60. A public hearing will be held before Council considers second reading of the proposed amendments at a Special Meeting of Council.

The proposed amendments would update the By-law to include short-term rental platform operators and clarify how the Marketing Levy is collected, reported, and remitted.

Copies of the proposed amendments can be inspected at the Municipal Office, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. weekdays (excluding holidays).

Written comments may be emailed to or faxed to 902-226-1510 and will be accepted until the start of the hearing. Anyone wishing to speak in favour of, or in opposition to, the proposed amendments may register with the Municipal Clerk by 4 p.m. on the date of the hearing or upon arrival before the hearing begins.

 

Public Hearing: Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at 6:30 p m.

Location:  Council Chambers, 2357 Highway 206, Arichat, Richmond County.

Amendments:   pdf Marketing Levy By-law, By-law No. 60 (Amendments are highlighted in yellow)(315 KB)

Shelley David
Municipal Clerk & Communications Officer

Posted on the Richmond County website on July 27, 2026, and published in The Reporter on July 29, 2026, in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Government Act.

Funding Opportunity - Music for Markets

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Category: Announcements (Recreation)

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Funding - Music for Markets

Is your community organization hosting market this summer?

Would you like to have live music at your market?

The Recreation Department has funding to help offset those costs.  

For more information, contact us via telephone at 902.226.2400 ext or email at  

Program Cancellation Notice - Traditional Yoga & Meditation, July 2nd

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Category: Announcements (Recreation)

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Program Cancellation Notice!

Traditional Indian Yoga & Meditation class with Ann Marie Powers, scheduled to take place at the L'Ardoise Community Centre this evening at 6:00 pm is cancelled.

We apologize for the inconvenience.

Positive Recreation Opportunities for All (PRO-Recreation) Program Policy

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Municipal Council has adopted the Positive Recreation Opportunities for All (PRO-Recreation) Program Policy.

The PRO-Recreation program helps reduce financial barriers for Richmond County residents who want to take part in municipal recreation programs. Residents who meet the program requirements can apply for help with registration fees and/or equipment. For more information, visit Services, Municipal Grants and Programs.