News & Announcements
2026 Volunteer of the Year – Joan Bona
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We are thrilled to announce and honour Joan Bona as our 2026 Volunteer of the Year!
Joan wears many hats, often all at once, with humility and never seeking recognition. As President and Secretary of the Catholic Women's League (CWL), Chair of the Fleur de Lis Seniors Historical Committee, and a lead organizer of the 175th Anniversary of Louisdale celebrations, Joan is an active member of the community.
From organizing and preserving archival materials for the Historical Committee to chairing the 175th Louisdale Anniversary Committee and everything in between, Joan’s passion for contributing to her community is exceptional. She completes each task with local pride.
Please join us in recognizing Joan for her hard work, dedication, and commitment to her community.
We thank you for all you do for Richmond County.
Government of Nova Scotia - Join an agency, board or commission.
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Agencies, Boards and Commissions (ABCs)
Serving on one of Nova Scotia's many ABCs can help you grow personally and professionally while making a real impact on your community.
ABCs are created by government to provide advice and services in different areas, including health, policing, agriculture, education, culture, environment, transportation, labour, professional regulation, and more.
They include advisory committees, corporate boards, and adjudicative (quasi-judicial) bodies.
All Nova Scotia residents are invited to apply.
Deadline is May 12, 2026.
To view the current list of opportunties, visit Online Applications to Agencies, Boards and Commissions (ABCs) System
Who to contact if you need help?
If you cannot submit an application online, or if you have any questions, contact the Governance and Accountability Unit for help.
Phone: 902-424-4877 or toll-free 1-866-206-6844
April is Autism Acceptance Month
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April is Autism Acceptance Month
April marks Autism Acceptance Month, and Thursday, April 2nd, marks World Autism Acceptance Day, when people across the globe come together as a community to celebrate autism and promote acceptance and inclusion.
In recognition, we have raised the Autism Acceptance Flag at the Municipal Administration Building in Arichat, symbolizing our commitment to promoting understanding, inclusion, and acceptance.
To learn more about World Autism Acceptance Day, visit https://www.who.int/news-room/events/detail/2026/04/02/default-calendar/world-autism-awareness-day-2026
To learn more about Autism Acceptance Month, visit
https://www.autismnovascotia.ca/event/autism-acceptance-month-2026/
Pitu’paq Partnership Society Request for Proposals
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Pitu’paq Partnership Society Request for Proposals
Pitu’paq is a group of municipal government and Mi'kmaq leaders that collaborates on issues of environmental concern related to the Bras d’Or Lake. The Society formed as a committee in 2001 and then formalized as a society in 2007 and includes representatives from all five municipalities and all five Mi’kmaq communities in Unama’ki, Cape Breton. Pitu’paq creates a table where local leaders can discuss concerns and ideas to improve the prosperity of the people, animals and environment in and around the Lake. Pitu’paq is the Mi’kmaq word for Bras d’Or meaning “to which all things flow” which evokes complex systems of the Lake.
The Pitu’paq Board of Directors has a need for support for both administrative and project/partnership management. Please review their pdf Request for Proposals(177 KB) for these services - note the deadline of April 15, 2026.