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Published: 03 March 2026

Municipal Policy Updates

The Municipal Council approved several policy updates at the February 24, 2026, Regular Council Meeting.

• Advertising and Sponsorship Policy * New

This policy applies to advertising and sponsorship requests submitted to the Municipality by eligible organizations, community groups, or individuals applying through an eligible host organization. For more information, visit https://www.richmondcounty.ca/grants-and-programs.html

• Travel and Expense Policy * Amended

The changes align the policy with the Municipal Financial Reporting and Accounting Manual and the Municipal Government Act. To view the policy, visit

https://www.richmondcounty.ca/.../2433-travel.../file.html

• Strategic Communications Plan * Amended

The plan now includes Voyent Alert, Municipal Elections, and Special Meeting Livestreaming. To view the plan, visit

https://www.richmondcounty.ca/.../3783-2026.../file.html

• CAO Performance Review Policy * Amended

The changes include a new policy name, a revised review schedule, and an updated evaluation template. To view the policy, visit

https://www.richmondcounty.ca/.../2410-cao.../file.html https://www.richmondcounty.ca/grants-and-programs.html

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Published: 03 March 2026

Bras d'Or Lakes Collaborative Environmental Planning Initiative (CEPI): Listening to the People of the Lakes Workshop is coming up fast - March 10-12, 2026!

The CEPI 2026 Workshop brings together community members, partners, knowledge holders, practitioners, and decision-makers to listen, discuss, reflect, and help shape the future of the Bras d’Or Lake and watershed. Grounded in collaboration and guided by Etuaptmumk/Two-Eyed Seeing, this three-day gathering creates space for meaningful dialogue and shared visioning that will help CEPI assess the current state of the Bras d’or communities, and if a change in focus is required.

For more information and to register, visit: https://brasdorcepi.ca/

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Category: News & Announcements

Published: 01 March 2026

March is Amyloidosis Awareness Month

Amyloidosis is a rare and complex group of diseases where abnormal proteins (amyloid) build up in organs, leading to impairment or failure. Early diagnosis is key to effective treatment—catching it early can make all the difference. Let’s spread awareness and support those affected.

To read the Richmond County Municipal Council proclamation, visit https://www.richmondcounty.ca/proclamations.html

To learn more about amyloidosis, visit the Canadian Amyloidosis Support Network website at https://amyloidosiscanada.org/about-amyloidosis/

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Category: News & Announcements

Published: 25 February 2026

NOTICE OF ADOPTION

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT on December 16^th, 2025, the Council of the Municipality of the County of Richmond adopted the following planning documents, which are in effect as of the date of this publication:

1. Amendments to the Central Richmond, Isle Madame, and St. Peter’s Plan Areas’ Municipal Planning Strategies and Land Use By-laws to: update definitions related to dwelling types; increase the number of multiple-unit dwellings permitted as-of-right, allow the development of fourplexes and other small-scale multi-unit housing forms.

Copies of the planning documents and staff report, providing more detailed information on the documents, can be inspected at the office of 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 statutory holidays) or at www.edpc.ca or by contacting Toll-Free 1-888-625-5361.

Posted to the Municipality of the County of Richmond Website on February 25^th, 2026, and The Reporter on March 04^th, 2026, in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Government Act.