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Municipal Office - 2357 Highway 206, P.O. Box 120, Arichat, Nova Scotia B0E 1A0
(902) 226-2400, Toll Free: 1-800-567-2600

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  • Request for Quotation - Solid Waste Heavy Garbage Collection Tender # MOCR202404

    Request for Quotation - Solid Waste Heavy Garbage Collection Tender # MOCR202404

    Information
    14 March 2024
    Solid Waste Heavy Garbage CollectionTender # MOCR202404 Request for Quotation This Request for Quotes (RFQ) is an invitation to prospective bidders to submit quotes for the provision of a Heavy Garbage Collection for 2024. The detailed Request for...
  • Request for Proposals

    Request for Proposals

    Information
    13 March 2024
    Request for Proposals  - RFP # MOCR202403 The Municipality of the County of Richmond (MCOR) has declared the former Walter Fougere School located at 19 School Rd., Evanston, NS, PID# 75221366, 75035865, surplus and will consider proposals from...
  • Nova Scotia League for Equal Opportunities

    Nova Scotia League for Equal Opportunities

    Information
    12 March 2024
    Mel Hebb Hourglass Action Awards Do you know somoen who has taken leadership on access awareness? Nominate them for a Mel Hebb Hourglass Action Award! We have six (6) awards that highlight different ways people can and have shown action towards...
  • NOVA SCOTIA UTILITY AND REVIEW BOARD - NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

    NOVA SCOTIA UTILITY AND REVIEW BOARD - NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

    Information
    11 March 2024
    NOVA SCOTIA UTILITY AND REVIEW BOARD - NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING THE MUNICIPALITY OF THE COUNTY OF RICHMOND, on behalf of its WATER UTILITY, has applied for approval of amendments to its Schedule of Rates and Charges for Water and Water Services and...
  • International Women's Day

    International Women's Day

    Information
    08 March 2024
    International Women's Day The campaign theme for International Women's Day 2024 is Inspire Inclusion. When we inspire others to understand and value women's inclusion, we forge a better world. And when women themselves are inspired to be included,...
  • Community Volunteer Income Tax Program - Free Income Tax Help

    Community Volunteer Income Tax Program - Free Income Tax Help

    Information
    04 March 2024
    If you have a modest income and a simple tax situation, volunteers from the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) may be able to complete your tax return for you, free of charge! **If there is no clinic listed for your area, please keep...
  • Request for Property Tender Bids - PID 75142133

    Request for Property Tender Bids - PID 75142133

    Information
    28 February 2024
    REQUESTS FOR PROPERTY TENDER BIDS - PID 75142133 The Municipality of the County of Richmond will be accepting Tender Bids for PID 75142133 located at Levesconte Lane, River Bourgeois, NS. Bids will be accepted by the undersigned on or before...
  •  Amyloidosis Awareness Month

    Amyloidosis Awareness Month

    Information
    27 February 2024
    March is Amyloidosis Awareness Month  Richmond Municipal Council received a request from Jennifer Enright, a volunteer of The Canadian Amyloidosis Support Network (CASN), to proclaim March as Amyloidosis Awareness Month  in the Municipality of the...
  • Heritage Day - Closed Monday, February 19, 2024

    Heritage Day - Closed Monday, February 19, 2024

    Information
    15 February 2024
    Notice to Residents All Municipal facilities will be closed on Monday, February 19th for Heritage Day. Celebrated the third Monday in February, Nova Scotia Heritage Day is an annual reminder of our storied past and an opportunity to honour the...
  • Marketing Levy By-law Changes are Now in Effect

    Marketing Levy By-law Changes are Now in Effect

    Information
    09 February 2024
    Marketing Levy By-law Changes are Now in Effect As of January 1, 2024, the Municipality of the County of Richmond Marketing Levy By-Law is now applicable to all accommodations in Richmond County. The Marketing Levy which was amended in 2023, now...
  • 2024 Property Assessment Notices

    2024 Property Assessment Notices

    Information
    17 January 2024
    2024 Property Assessment Notices have been mailed. Property Valuation Services Corporation (PVSC) PVSC provides property assessment services and information for Nova Scotia’s municipalities and property owners in accordance with the Nova Scotia...
  • Online Registration

    Online Registration

    Information
    19 December 2023
    For programming information and details,View Winter 2024 Reflections of Richmond   Richmond Recreation has launched an online registration and payment system for recreation programming (including drop-in classes). Recreation staff are available to assist...



Addiction Resources

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)

  • Arichat Community Hall (902) 226-3134
  • Strait-Richmond Hospital (902) 625-0125
  • Louisdale (902) 625-0125
  • Port Hawkesbury (902) 625-0162
  • L’Ardoise (902) 587-2138
  • Adult Children of Alcoholics: (902) 625-3230
  • Al-Anon/Alateen: 1-888-4-AL-ANON

Narcotics Anonymous

  • Strait-Richmond Hospital (902) 625-3230, 1-800-205-8402
  • Smokers Help Line: 1-877-513-5533

Problem Gambling Help Line: 1-888-347-8888



Addiction Services

Provides prevention and treatment services to individuals, families and communities in order to promote alcohol, drug and gambling dependency-free lifestyles. Admission is based on individual needs, admission criteria and bed availability. Referrals are accepted by anyone.

Inpatients

  • Strait-Richmond (902) 625-3230
  • Sydney (902) 563-2040
  • Antigonish (902) 863-5393

Outpatients (Follow-up Treatment)

  • Port Hawkesbury (902) 625-2363
  • Satellite (902) 625-3624
  • Native Drug/Alcohol Counselling (902) 525-3900



Adult Education

Adult Education and Training

  • Richmond County Literacy Network (902) 226-0383
  • Port Hawkesbury Literacy Council (902) 625-1599
  • Dept. of Education, Skills & Learning Branch (GED Testing) (902) 625-3761
  • Université Saint-Anne (902) 226-3900, Petit De Grat
  • Cape Breton University (902) 625-8882
  • St. Francis Xavier University (902) 863-3300
  • Continuing Education 1-877-867-3906
  • NSCC Strait Area Campus (902) 625-4017, Port Hawkesbury



Career and Employment

  • Career Development Association of Inverness Richmond (902) 625-5656
  • Career and Transition Services (902) 625-7165, NSCC Strait Area Campus



Child Care Services

Day Care

  • St. Peter’s Early Childhood Education (902) 535-3446
  • Chapel Island Daycare (902) 535-2041
  • Prescolaire La Picasse (902) 226-3319
  • Funtime Kindergarten Association (902) 625-1499
  • SAERC Day Care Centre (902) 625-3676
  • Other Child Services
  • Adoption Services 1-800-259-7780
  • Cape Breton Family Resource Centre (902) 625-1496
  • Children’s Aid Society (902) 625-0660
  • Child Find Services 1-800-387-7962
  • Children’s Wish Foundation 1-800-267-9474
  • Foster Care Service 1-800-565-1884
  • Richmond Inverness Early Childhood Intervention (902) 625-0396



Churches

Roman Catholic

  • Sacred Heart Parish (902) 828-2317
  • Immaculate Conception (902) 535-2053
  • Holy Guardian Angels (902) 587-2416
  • St. Peter’s Catholic (902) 535-2053
  • St John the Baptist (902) 535-2602
  • St. Joseph’s Catholic Church (902) 594-2525
  • Notre Dame De L’Assomption (902)  594-2525
  • St. Louis Parish (902) 345-2252
  • St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church (902) 625-2345
  • St. Patrick’s Catholic Church (902) 625-2345
  • St. Margaret Catholic Church (902) 625-2345
  • St Dionysius Catholic Church (902) 625-2345
  • St. Joseph’s Catholic Church (902) 625-1045

United

  • Loch-Lomond United (902) 535-2150
  • Forchu United Church (902) 884-2522
  • Grand River United (902) 535-2150
  • St. Peter’s United (902) 535-3466
  • Black River United Church (902) 345-2273
  • West Bay United Church (902) 345-2273
  • Princeville United Church (902) 345-2273
  • Cleveland United Church (902) 345-2273
  • St. Mark’s United Church (902) 625-2229

Presbyterian

  • Grand River Presbyterian (902) 587-2869
  • River Denys Presbyterian (902) 756-3154

Baptist

  • Arichat Bible Church 226-1444
  • United Baptist Church 625-0830

Anglican

Holy Trinity Anglican Church (902) 625-1044

Pentecostal

Causeway Pentecostal Church (902) 625-2715

Mormon

  • Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (902) 625-3141
  • Jehovah’s Witnesses: (902) 625-2771



Computer Access/training

Community Access Societies

Have been formed to act as a conduit for communication and ordination of information, funding, and other resources between the CAP sites. Support and lobbying efforts are provided to the CAP committees to meet the demands of the community.
Richmond Community Access Society (902) 226-0383

Cap Sites

  • Petit de Grat Library (902) 226-3534
  • La Picasse (902) 226-0149
  • Arichat (902) 226-0643
  • L’Ardoise (902) 587-2011
  • River Bourgeois (902) 535-3251
  • Riverdale (902) 625-2697
  • Johnstown (902) 535-2914
  • St. Peter’s (902) 535-3016
  • Chapel Island (902) 535-3160
  • SAERC-TV Site (902) 625-2810
  • Port Hawkesbury Library Branch (902) 625-2729



Dental Services

Dentists

  • Isle Madame Dental Centre (902) 226-2226
  • Canal Dental Inc. (902) 535-3386
  • Dr. Terry Mombourquette (902) 587-2477
  • Dr. Dale Corkum (902) 625-1206
  • Drs. Ian and Patty Greencorn (902) 625-1666
  • Dr. Michael Nemec (902) 625-3345
  • Dr. Barrie Sandham (902) 625-3177

Denturists

  • Boudreau’s Denture Clinic (902) 625-1897
  • Ferguson’s Denture Service (902) 625-5575



Development Agencies

  • Dept. of Economic Development & Tourism (902) 625-3200
  • Destination Richmond Tourism Co-op (902) 535-2185
  • DIMA (Development Isle Madame Association) (902) 226-1918
  • Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation (902) 625-3111
  • InRich Business Development Centre (902) 345-2880
  • Isle Madame Tourism & Trade Association (902) 226-3388
  • L’Ardoise Enterprise Initiative Centre (902) 587-2055
  • Richmond County Energy Office (902) 625-3484
  • Richmond County Senior Council (902) 535-2677
  • Richmond County Tourism, Culture and Recreation (902) 226-2400
  • Strait Area Chamber of Commerce (902) 625-1588
  • Strait-Highlands Regional Development Agency (902) 625-3929
  • Strait of Canso Superport Corporation (902) 747-2078
  • Village on the Canal (902) 535-2677



Emergency Information - For All Emergencies Call 911

In order to help you, emergency response teams must be able to locate you. Post your civic number outside your house so it is visible from the road both day and night. If you have questions regarding your civic address number call 1-800-388-3911.

Other Emergency Numbers

  • Poison Control 1-800-565-8161
  • Victim Services 1-800-565-7912
  • Rape and Sexual Assault 1-800-289-5656
  • Eastern Regional Help Line 1-800-957-9995
  • Teen Help Line 1-800-957-9995
  • Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868
  • Cape Breton Transition House 1-800-563-2945
  • Leeside Transition House (902) 625-2444
  • Every Woman’s Centre (902) 567-1212
  • Naomi Society Crisis Line (902) 863-3807



Government Services

  • Municipality of Richmond County (902) 226-2400
  • Town of Port Hawkesbury (902) 625-7893
  • Chapel Island Band Council (902) 535-3317
  • Dept. of Community Services
  • St. Peter’s (902) 535-3000
  • Port Hawkesbury (902) 625-0660
  • Eastern Counties Regional Library (902) 747-2597
  • Petit de Grat Branch Library (902) 226-3534
  • Port Hawkesbury Branch Library (902) 625-2729

Family Services

  • Arichat (902) 226-2473
  • Port Hawkesbury (902) 625-0131
  • Cape Breton Family Place Resource Centre (902) 625-1496
  • Children’s Aid Society (902) 625-0660
  • Community Corrections and Protection (902) 625-2349
  • Island Community Justice Society (902) 625-7912
  • Richmond Regional Housing Authority (902) 535-2665
  • Cape Breton Island Housing Authority (902) 625-5402, 1-877-841-8444
  • Strait Richmond Community (902) 625-1006
  • St. Peter's Village Commission (902) 535-2155

RCMP Detachments

  • Arichat (902) 226-2533
  • St. Peter’s (902) 535-2002
  • Port Hawkesbury (902) 625-2220

 

Other Government Services

  • Access Nova Scotia 1-800-670-4357
  • Canadian Human Rights Comm. 1-800-999-6899
  • Citizenship and Immigration 1-888-242-2180
  • Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477
  • Debtor Assistance 1-800-670-4357
  • Dept. of Environment and Labor 1-888-315-0110
  • Department of Housing 1-800-567-2135
  • Department of Veteran’s Affairs 1-800-565-7028
  • GST Refunds 1-800-959-1953
  • MSI (Medical Service Insurance) 1-800-563-8880
  • NS Legal Aid 1-888-817-0116
  • Office of Health Promotion 1-866-231-3882
  • Office of the Ombudsman 1-800-670-1111
  • OIS/GIS/CPP 1-800-544-6191
  • Registry of Motor Vehicles 1-800-898-7668
  • Residential Tenancies 1-800-670-4357
  • Senior Citizen’s Secretariat 1-800-670-0065
  • Seniors Income Assistance 1-800-277-9914
  • Seniors Pharmacare 1-800-544-6191
  • Service Canada 1-800-206-7218
  • Victim Services 1-800-565-7912
  • Workers Compensation 1-800-880-0003



Health Care Providers

Physicians

  • Dr. Laurie MacNeil (902) 226-1674
  • Dr. Yvonne Nault (902) 535-2735
  • Dr. Romeo Tan (902) 587-2800
  • Dr. Ben Boucher (902) 625-3707
  • Dr. James Collins (902) 625-1452
  • Dr. Deborah J. Marchand (902) 625-1221
  • Dr. Paul Pluta (902) 625-1452

 

Mental Health Services

  • St. Martha’s Hospital (902) 863-4511
  • Cape Breton Regional Hospital (902) 567-7731

Physiotherapists

  • Strait Richmond Hospital (902) 625-3100
  • Strait Area Physiotherapy (902) 625-2600
  • Bras d’Or Physiotherapy (902) 535-2488

Chiropractor

  • Dr. Douglas MacNeil (902) 625-0005
  • Dr. Treavor Boudreau (902) 625-3030

Optometrists

  • Burns Vision Center (902) 625-2064
  • Causeway Optical Ltd. (902) 625-3937
  • Coastal Vision Clinic (902) 535-2000
  • Vogue Optical (902) 625-3666



Home Care Support Services

Richmond County Home Support Services (902) 535-2828

Provides home support services to clients of all ages while encouraging clients to manage their basic needs safely in their own homes.

Home Care/Continuing Care

  • Service Referrals 1-800-225-7225
  • General Inquiries 1-800-929-8992
  • Home Care Coordinator (902) 535-2136

Serves individuals who need ongoing care, either on a long or short-term basis. Services include personal care, home support, nursing, home oxygen concentrator services and family relief/respite services in the home. People may refer themselves or may be referred by family, friends, doctors or neighbours.



Hospital Facilities

  • Evanston - Strait Richmond Hospital (902) 625-3100
  • Arichat - St. Anne Community and Nursing Care Centre (902) 226-2826
  • Sydney - Cape Breton Regional Hospital (902) 567-8000
  • Antigonish - St. Martha’s Regional Hospital (902) 863-2830
  • Halifax - I.W.K. Children’s Hospital/ Grace Maternity 1-800-565-8161



Local Government Contacts

  • Mike Kelloway  MP (902) 304-7498
  • Trevor Boudreau MLA  (902) 631-5425

Thanks to the Richmond County Literacy Network
Richmond County Literacy Network
Phone: (902) 226-0383 Fax: (902) 226-0382



Medical Facilities

Clinics

  • St. Peter’s Medical Centre (902) 535-2155
  • Dr. W. B. Kingston Memorial Clinic (902) 587-2800
  • Potlotek Health Centre (902) 535-2961
  • Strait Area Community (902) 625-3707
  • Long-Term Care Facilities
  • Richmond Villa (902) 535-3030
  • St. Anne Community and Nursing Care Centre (902) 226-2826
  • Port Hawkesbury Nursing Home (902) 625-1460

Public Health Services

Provides such services to individuals, families and communities as communicable disease control, immunization, dental health, prenatal/postnatal care, and education.

  • Arichat Office (902) 226-2944
  • Sydney Office (902) 563-2400
  • Port Hawkesbury Office (902) 625-1693

 

  • Aids Information 1-800-566-2437
  • Alzheimer Society 1-800-611-6345
  • Arthritis Society 1-800-321-1433
  • Asthma Foundation 1-888-566-5864
  • Autism Centre (902) 446-4995
  • Birthright Pregnancy Service 1-800-550-4900
  • Brain Injury Association (902) 539-1804
  • Canadian Cancer Society 1-800-939-3333
  • Cancer Resource Room (902) 863-2830
  • Cape Breton Cancer Centre (902) 567-7771
  • Canadian Diabetes Association 1-800-505-5525
  • C.N.I.B. 1-877-674-7240
  • Canadian Paraplegic Association (902) 423-1277
  • Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation 1-800-265-1101
  • Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (902) 425-2462
  • Diabetic Clinic (902) 625-7270
  • Eating Disorders 1-800-661-3066
  • Environmental Illness Clinic (902) 860-0551
  • Epilepsy Association 1-866-374-5377
  • Heart and Stroke Foundation 1-800-423-4432
  • Injured Workers Association (902) 539-4650
  • East Novability (902) 625-0001
  • Kidney Foundation 1-800-889-5557
  • Lung Association 1-888-566-5864
  • Lupus Society 1-800-394-0125
  • Mobile Breast Screening 1-800-565-0548
  • Multiple Sclerosis Support Group (902) 863-6365
  • Muscular Dystrophy Canada (902) 429-6322
  • Planned Parenthood (902) 755-4647
  • Port Hawkesbury Food Bank (902) 625-3255
  • Red Cross (Arichat) (902) 226-2810
  • Regional Occupational Centre (902) 625-0132
  • Richmond County Disabled Association (902) 226-1353
  • Schizophrenia Society 1-800-465-2601

 

Hearing and Speech Services

  • Strait Richmond Hospital (902) 625-3100
  • N.S. Hearing and Speech Centre 867-4197
  • Aliant (Special Needs/Voice) 1-800-694-9313
  • (TTY/TDD) 1-800-276-3105
  • (Relay Service) 1-800-267-6511
  • Beltone 1-877-742-5141
  • Highland Hearing Clinic Ltd. (902) 625-0617
  • Otarion Hearing Aid Centre 1-800-565-5881



Pharmacies

  • MacDonnell Pharmacy Ltd., St. Peter's (902) 535-3196
  • Island Pharmacy, Arichat (902) 226-3133
  • Foodland Pharmacy, St. Peter's  (902) 535-2203. (902) 535-2108
  • Drugstore Pharmacy, Port Hawkesbury (902) 625-5979
  • Shoppers Drug Mart, Port Hawkesbury (902) 625-1801
  • Wal-Mart Pharmacy, Port Hawkesbury (902) 625-0965



Public School

School Boards

  • Strait Regional School Board (902) 625-2191
  • Potlotek Board of Education (902) 535-3160
  • Conseil scolaire acadien provincial (902) 226-5230

Schools

  • East Richmond Education Centre (902) 535-2066
  • East Richmond Elementary (902) 535-2029
  • Mi’Kmawey School (902) 535-2307
  • Felix Marchand Education Centre (902) 345-2560
  • Richmond Academy (902) 345-4949
  • Ecole Beau-Port (902) 226-5300
  • Strait Area Education Recreation Center (902) 625-1929
  • Tamarac Education Centre (902) 625-6650

Upcoming Committee and Council Meetings

Staff & Resident Photo Gallery