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Colchester Waste Resource ManagementFind Your Collection ScheduleSign up for our online customized calendar and reminder service. A collection schedule unique to your home address can be printed, synced with your own electronic calendar, or you can receive weekly reminders by phone, email or Twitter.

NewslettersStay InformedRead the latest edition of our quarterly newsletter to stay up to date on municipal news, programs, and services.

Build Your BusinessBuild Your BusinessDebert Business Park has the most strategic location in the Maritimes, offering strategic partnerships, advanced transportation networks, and a collaborative business environment.

Solar ColchesterReduce Your Carbon FootprintSolar Colchester is a new municipal program that allows eligible property owners in Colchester to install solar panels with financing assistance from the Municipality.

Explore Central Nova logoExplore Central NovaCentral Nova Scotia is filled with rich culture and heritage, unique culinary tastes, breathtaking nature, adventure activities, and family fun for all ages!

Wind Turbine By-Law ReviewWind Turbine By-Law ReviewThe Municipality is undergoing a review of the Wind Turbine Development By-Law. Follow along with the review process and learn about our engagement results!

Your TatamagoucheShare Your VoiceThe Municipality of Colchester is undergoing a review of the current Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By-Law for the Village of Tatamagouche. Find out more about this review and how to participate.

Fundy Discovery SiteFundy Discovery SiteFundy Discovery Site is one of the most convenient and accessible places to experience the incredible tidal phenomena of Canada’s Bay of Fundy – home to the highest tides on Earth!

Upcoming Meetings & Events

  • Council CommitteeThu. 9 Feb, 2023 (6:00 pm - 10:00 pm)
  • CouncilThu. 23 Feb, 2023 (6:00 pm - 10:00 pm)
  • Council CommitteeThu. 16 Mar, 2023 (6:00 pm - 10:00 pm)
  • CouncilThu. 30 Mar, 2023 (6:00 pm - 10:00 pm)
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  • Notice - Special Joint Meeting

    Notice - Special Joint Meeting

    Please see attached notice regarding a Special Joint meeting with Colchester County Council and the Commission of the Village of Bible Hill.

    Notice Special Joint Meeting MCC & VBH

     

  • RFP - 80 Ventura Drive, Debert - Closing Friday, February 10 at 12:00 noon

    RFP - 80 Ventura Drive, Debert - Closing Friday, February 10 at 12:00 noon

    The Municipality of Colchester will consider accepting proposals from proponents for the purchase of 80 Ventura Drive, in Debert, NS. If an appropriate proposal is put forward, the Municipality will dispose of the property in accordance with the

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  • RFP - 15 Ventura Drive, Debert - Closing Friday, February 10 at 12:00 noon

    RFP - 15 Ventura Drive, Debert - Closing Friday, February 10 at 12:00 noon

    The Municipality of Colchester will consider accepting proposals from proponents for the purchase of 15 Ventura Drive, in Debert, NS. If an appropriate proposal is put forward, the Municipality will dispose of the property in accordance with the

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  • Notice - Upcoming Council & Committee Meetings 2023

    Notice - Upcoming Council & Committee Meetings 2023

    TAKE NOTICE that the following Council meetings will be held both in-person and virtually:

    • Presentation Meetings (held on an as needed basis)
      January 3, 2023 
      February 7, 2023
      March 7, 2023
    • Council Committee Meetings
      January 12, 2023
      February 9,
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  • Colchester Celebrates Completion of Post-Fiona Tree & Yard Debris Collection

    Colchester Celebrates Completion of Post-Fiona Tree & Yard Debris Collection

    The Municipality of Colchester is celebrating the completion of its extensive post-Fiona Tree and Yard Debris Collection program eight weeks after it began. The program successfully served all residents throughout the Municipality whose material

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  • Boil Water Advisory Update - Lower Truro Bottle Filling Station (Spring)

    Boil Water Advisory Update - Lower Truro Bottle Filling Station (Spring)

    Effective Friday, December 9, 2022 at 1:45pm, the Boil Water Advisory has been lifted. The UV light has been repaired and is now operational. We appreciated your patience during this time.

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1 Church Street
Truro, NS B2N 3Z5
Phone: (902) 897-3160
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