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Upcoming Meetings & Events

  • Presentations MeetingTue. 3 Mar, 2026 (6:00 pm - 8:00 pm)
  • Council CommitteeThu. 12 Mar, 2026 (6:00 pm - 9:00 pm)
  • CouncilThu. 26 Mar, 2026 (6:00 pm - 9:00 pm)
  • Maintenance BudgetMon. 13 Apr, 2026 (6:00 pm - 8:00 pm)
  • Council CommitteeThu. 16 Apr, 2026 (6:00 pm - 9:00 pm)
  • Additions/Deletions Budget MeetingMon. 20 Apr, 2026 (6:00 pm - 9:00 pm)
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Latest News

  • Notice of Approval

    Notice of Approval

    TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Municipality of the County of Colchester, at a hearing held on February 26, 2026, approved a Development Agreement on PIDs# 200667658, 20069027, and 20408456 located on Vimy and Pictou Roads, Bible Hill. The

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  • Joint Council Meeting - February 25, 2026

    The Town of Truro and Municipality of Colchester will hold a Joint Council meeting on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, beginning at 5 pm.  This meeting will be held in Council Chambers at the Municipality of Colchester.

    The purpose of this Joint

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  • Tender Debert STP No.1 Expansion Process Equipment Pre-Selection (2312-1480)

    Tender Notice 2312 1480 - Closing, Tuesday, March 17 2026 @ 2:00pm

  • Tender - Project 2411-1508 - Church Street, Truro - Front Entrance Upgrades 2026

    Tender Notice - 2026 Front Entrance Upgrades 2411 1508, Closing, Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 3:00pm

    Addendum #1 - Issued Friday, February 27, 2026

  • Public Hearing Notice

    Public Hearing Notice

    Take notice that the Council of the Municipality of Colchester will be holding a PUBLIC HEARING on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 6:00pm. It will be held in Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 1 Church Street, Truro.  

    Council will consider the

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  • Notice of Planning Advisory Committee Meeting - Update

    Please be advised that the Colchester Planning Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 6:00pm has been cancelled and will be rescheduled for a future date. The Municipality apologizes for any inconvenience this may

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  • pdf Notice of Approval - Feb 27, 2026
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  • pdf Community Flyer - Public Open House
  • pdf Public Hearing Package - Five Corners
  • pdf Tender Notice 2312 1480
  • pdf January 2026 Building Permit Statistics
  • pdf October 2025 Building Permit Statistics
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1 Church Street
Truro, NS B2N 3Z5
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