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Published: 31 March 2025

Cellular for Nova Scotia Program Update from Build Nova Scotia

The Government of Nova Scotia is committed to improving cellular coverage for all residents, especially in rural areas. Build Nova Scotia is managing the Cellular for Nova Scotia Program, and they need YOUR feedback to help identify areas that need better coverage!

How can you help?

• Use the interactive Network Map to report areas with no signal, spotty service, or dropped calls.
• Share your experiences in places where you live, work, learn, and travel!

Your feedback will play a key role in expanding and improving cellular access across the province.

Explore the new interactive Network Map: www.networkmap-cfnsp.ca

Report your cellular service experience through this survey: https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/2c3d36eca3f94562ba7977016f27bfc2?portalUrl=https://NSLI.maps.arcgis.com

Frequently Asked Questions: https://internet.buildns.ca/cell/faqs/

For detailed information: https://internet.buildns.ca/cell/

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Category: News & Announcements

Published: 31 March 2025

On March 25, 2025, Richmond County Municipal Council adopted the following:

2025-2026 Grants Policy - New

Municipal Grants Website Page: https://www.richmondcounty.ca/grants-and-programs.html

Policy: https://www.richmondcounty.ca/.../3300-council.../file.html

Council Procedural Policy - Amended

Amended Section 16 (g) to include the name of the member of Council for no votes.

Policy: https://www.richmondcounty.ca/.../3046-council.../file.html

Inclusive, Diverse, Equitable, Accessible (IDEA) Plan Refresh - New Updated Plan

IDEA Plan Refresh: https://www.richmondcounty.ca/.../3306-2025.../file.html

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Category: News & Announcements

Published: 27 March 2025

MUNICIPALITY OF THE COUNTY OF RICHMOND

P.O. Box 120, Arichat, Nova Scotia, B0E 1A0

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

• West Richmond, Central Richmond, Isle Madame, St. Peters and Richmond County Land Use Bylaws

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Council of the Municipality of the County of Richmond intends to consider and, if deemed advisable, to approve amendments to the Land Use By-laws for West Richmond, Central Richmond, Isle Madame, St. Peters and Richmond County by

Reverting the period for appealing a variance in the requirements of the corresponding land use by-law from twenty-one (21) to fourteen (14) days. These amendments apply to all areas of Richmond County and the purpose of the amendments is to conform to the requirements of the Municipal Government Act.

Copies of the amending pages can be inspected at the Municipal Office or at 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 holidays), online at www.edpc.ca.

Written or oral presentations (for or against the amendment) can be made before Municipal Council at a Public Hearing to be held:

Tuesday, April 22^nd, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, Richmond County Municipal Office
2357 Highway 206, Arichat, NS

For more information on written or oral presentations, visit Public Hearings

Posted March 27^th, 2025 on the Richmond County Webpage www.richmondcounty.ca and in Reporter newspaper April 2^nd and 9^th, 2025 in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Government Act.

Documents

  pdf Amending Pages(284 KB)

  pdf MOCR Briefing Note(153 KB)

  pdf Public Hearing Notice(209 KB)

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Published: 24 March 2025

In recognition of April's Autism Acceptance Month, we will be raising the Autism Acceptance Flag on Friday, March 28, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at the Municipal Administration Building in Arichat. This ceremony will mark the beginning of a month dedicated to promoting understanding, inclusion, and acceptance for individuals on the autism spectrum.

Please join us in celebrating the strengths and contributions of individuals with autism as we work together to foster a more inclusive world for everyone. All are welcome to attend.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Location: Administration Building, 2357 Hwy 206, Arichat, NS
Date: Friday, March 28, 2025
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Duration: 10 to 15 minutes