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Category: Announcements (Public Works)

Published: 15 January 2026

NOTICE to customers of the Arichat water system - Thursday, January 15, 2026

Please be advised that due to a water main break at a construction site in Arichat, customers may experience low water pressure and/or water discolouration. The leak has been isolated. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

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Published: 13 January 2026

2026 Property Assessment Notices Have Been Mailed

Property owners across Nova Scotia will begin receiving their 2026 property assessment notices by mail in the coming days. The appeal deadline is Feb. 12, 2026.

Contact PVSC with questions at 1-800-380-7775 or visit pvsc.ca for more details.

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Category: News & Announcements

Published: 13 January 2026

NOTICE

Registration of Undertaking for Environmental Assessment
ENVIRONMENT ACT

This is to advise that on January 13, 2026, Landrie Lake Water Utility (jointly owned by the Town of Port Hawkesbury and the Municipality of the County of Richmond) registered the Little River Pumping and Transmission System Project for environmental assessment, in accordance with Part IV of the Environment Act.

The purpose of the proposed undertaking is to reinstate the Little River Transfer Pumphouse and water transmission pipeline to transfer water from the Little River Reservoir to Landrie Lake and enhance yield at the Landrie Lake Industrial Water Utility, located in Port Malcolm, Richmond County, Nova Scotia, located on PIDs 75035725, 75101634, 75101634, 75226670, 75101535, 75175646, 75101535, 75151381, 75101535, and 75035725. This project reinstates the system by reinstating existing site access and constructing an intake structure, pumphouse, pumping and piping systems, controls, and a 2.75 km buried water transmission pipeline constructed largely along the existing right-of-way. Work could start on the project within two years of approval, and construction is estimated to take approximately 16 months with an operational life of 50 to 100 years.

Copies of the environmental assessment registration information may be examined at the following locations:

• Town of Port Hawkesbury Municipal Office, 606 Reeves, Port Hawkesbury, NS
• Richmond County Municipal Office, 2357 Highway 206, Arichat, NS
• Nova Scotia Environment and Climate Change Regional Office, 218 MacSween - Suite 12 - Provincial Building, Port Hawkesbury, NS
• EA website (when available) http://www.novascotia/ca/nse/ea

The public is invited to submit written comments to:

Environmental Assessment Branch
Nova Scotia Environment
P.O. Box 442, Halifax, NS, B3J 2P8

on or before February 22, 2026, or contact the Department at (902) 424-3600, (902) 424-6925 (Fax), or e-mail at .

All comments received from the public consultation will be posted on the department’s website for public viewing. In the case of an individual, the address, email and contact information will be removed before being placed on the website. By submitting your comments, you are consenting to the posting of your comments on the department’s website.

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Landrie Lake Water Utility
606 Reeves St., Port Hawkesbury, NS B9A 2R7

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Category: News & Announcements

Published: 07 January 2026

Property Tax Sale

* Updated: February 3, 2026

NOTICE is hereby given that the following lands situated within the Municipality of the County of Richmond will be sold under provisions of the Municipal Government Act, Part V1(6), for arrears, rates, taxes,  interest, and expenses. Time of Sale will be at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, the 6th day of February 2026, at the Municipal Office, 2357 Highway 206, Arichat, NS, unless all charges are paid at the Municipal Tax Office on or before said date.

TERMS AS FOLLOWS: Cash, Money Order, Lawyer's Trust Cheque, or Certified Cheque for the amount outstanding on account immediately at time of Sale. Balance of bid must be provided within 3 working days following the Tax Sale.

The Municipality of the County of Richmond makes no representations or warranties to any purchaser regarding the fitness, geographical or environmental suitability of the land(s) offered for sale for any particular use and does not certify the legal title, legal description or boundaries AND the lands for sale are being sold on an "as is" basis. Although the Municipality of the County of Richmond has made all reasonable efforts to confirm ownership, it does not guarantee titles or boundaries of the aforementioned properties. Prospective purchasers are responsible for conducting their own searches, surveys and or other investigations.

Please be advised that the Municipality of the County of Richmond will not be responsible for recording Tax Deeds following a Tax Sale. It is the responsibility of each successful bidder to ensure that their Tax Deed is recorded promptly and correctly.

Furthermore, please note that the new Provincial Deed Transfer Tax may apply to any tax sale purchase. We strongly recommend that any Purchaser consult with their own lawyer or legal representative regarding the applicability of this tax.

For a more detailed description of the property, please contact the Municipality of the County of Richmond by calling (902) 226-3975 or via email

Clint Samson
Revenue Manager
Date: February 4, 2026