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Category: News & Announcements

Published: 22 April 2025

Each year, the office of the Attorney General and Minister of Justice awards the Nova Scotia Medal of Bravery, the highest recognition for bravery, to select Nova Scotians who have shown tremendous selflessness and courage. If you know someone in your community who has gone above and beyond to save another person or protect property, now is the time for nominations. Examples of past recipients can be found at: https://novascotia.ca/bravery/awards.asp

The nomination form and supporting information are available at the following website, https://novascotia.ca/bravery/forms.asp, with a deadline for nominations of May 1, 2025.

For more information or if you have any questions about the nomination process, please contact Program Specialist Jessica Cogswell at or by phone at 902-424-5941.

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Category: News & Announcements

Published: 16 April 2025

We want to hear from you! – An open call to housing developers, people with experience, and those who are interested in housing development.

As part of the Strategic Plan Refresh, Richmond Municipal Council is committed to:

✔ Encouraging housing development across the entire housing continuum
✔ Identifying and leveraging funding opportunities to support housing initiatives

Our goal is to ensure that everyone with an interest in housing development has the opportunity to participate. Whether you're a seasoned developer or simply passionate about finding housing solutions in our community, we want to connect with you.

Please contact us at  for more information.

Let’s work together to support housing development that meets the needs of all Richmond County residents.

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Category: Announcements (Recreation)

Published: 15 April 2025

The Department of Community Development and Recreation is gathering information for the Summer 2025 Edition of the Reflections of Richmond Newsletter.  

This information will cover the period from July 1, 2025 to September 30, 2025.  
 
Deadline for all submission(s) is Friday, May 23, 2025

• Photos Submission 
  Do you enjoy capturing the beauty in Richmond County? Whether it’s outdoor adventures, participating in community events or summer (indoor/outdoor) sports, we ask that you share your unique perspective with us! Selected photos will be featured in the 2025 summer newsletter and could appear on the municipal website and social media platforms. Send your high-resolution images to Ronalda Boudreau,  
  
  
  
• Community News and Events 
  This is an opportunity for your community group and/or organization to share news and events with the residents of Richmond County.  Submit details to Ronalda Boudreau,  
  
  
  
• Festivals, Markets and/or Canada Day Events
  Is your organization hosting a festival, market(s) and/or Canada Day event?  If you would like to promote the event(s) in the county newsletter, submit details to Ronalda Boudreau,  
  
  
  
• Call out for-Program Instructors  
  If you are interested in casual employment opportunities as a leader/instructor/facilitator during the period of July - September 2025 (Fitness instructor, arts and crafts instructor, dance teacher, outdoor education leaders, sports instructors, etc.) with Richmond Recreation you are encouraged to submit a request to Sharla Sampson,   

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Category: News & Announcements

Published: 14 April 2025

Easter Holiday Closures and Curbside Collection Service Change

Municipal Administration Building

April 18 (Friday): Closed

April 21 (Monday): Closed

Solid Waste Management Facility

April 18 (Friday): Closed

April 19  (Saturday): Open

April 21 (Monday): Closed

Solid Waste Curbside Collection Service Change

Zone 3 curbside collection for Good Friday, April 18, for the areas of Black River Rd., Oban, Seaview, Thibeauville, West Bay, and along the Bras d'Or Lake to St. Peter's, will be rescheduled for Saturday, April 19.

Water and Sewer Emergency Contact

For urgent matters concerning water or sewer service, please call (902) 226-3988.