Notices
Public Hearing Notice
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- Published: Tuesday, 07 April 2026 13:13
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Municipality of Colchester will be holding a PUBLIC HEARING on MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2026 at 6pm. It will be held in Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 1 Church Street, Truro.
Council will consider the following planning application at this Public Hearing: A request to amend the Land Use Bylaw to rezone property located at 2204 Highway 4, PID 20131793 from RG – Rural General and AP-Agriculture Potential to P2 – Commercial Recreation. Should the rezoning be successful, the development of a campground is proposed.
Any representation and/or written objections by interested persons concerning this amendment may be made at this Public Hearing.
The staff report is posted on the Municipal website at www.colchester.ca/Planning under Current Planning Applications. For more information or to learn how to participate in the Public Hearing, contact Jill McGillicuddy at 902-897-3170 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Dated in Truro, April 7, 2026
Dan Troke,
Chief Administrative Officer
Deer Population Research Starting April 2nd
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- Published: Thursday, 02 April 2026 11:40
Starting April 2, 2026 and continuing throughout the month the Municipality will be conducting deer population research in the communities of BIBLE HILL, VALLEY, BROOKSIDE, SALMON RIVER, LOWER TRURO, TRURO HEIGHTS and HILDEN.
Please note, to complete this work our wildlife consultant may be required to pass through private property. We appreciate the community's cooperation as we conduct this important research. If you have any questions please contact the Municipal office.
Volunteer Opportunities - Committee Vacancies
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- Published: Thursday, 02 April 2026 06:04
The Municipality of Colchester is seeking volunteers to fill vacancies on the following Committees for balance of the 2024-2028 term of Council (ending October 2028):
- Citizens Monitoring Committees (for Wind Turbines): citizen representatives for the Windy Ridge/Kutnuk Projects, as well as for the Higgins Mountain Project;
- Debert Water Utility Advisory Committee: citizens must be serviced by the Water Utility;
- Audit Committee; and,
- Colchester Planning Advisory Committee: seeking representation from citizens in rural areas of Colchester County.
Individuals interested should complete an application form including any relevant background information, and send to the Municipality of Colchester, c/o the Nominating Committee, 1 Church Street, Truro, B2N3Z5 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Deadline for applications/expressions of interest is April 15, 2026, or until all vacancies are filled.
pdf Citizen Application for Municipality of Colchester Committees(81 KB)
Dated April 1, 2026
Dan Troke
Chief Administrative Officer
New Public Water Station Now Open!
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- Published: Tuesday, 31 March 2026 12:00
The Municipality is pleased to announce the opening of a new public water station located at 84 Tidal Bore Road in Lower Truro. This new facility provides treated water from the Town of Truro’s water supply network and is free for public use.
Colchester residents have consistently expressed the importance of reliable access to safe, clean drinking water, particularly during periods of drought. This new water station enhances the community’s resilience during dry conditions while ensuring a dependable and safe source of drinking water for residents.
Virtual Meetings Notice - Council and Council Committee (April to June 2026)
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- Published: Tuesday, 31 March 2026 08:43
Take Notice that the following Council and Council Committee/Presentation meetings will be held in-person and virtually (as needed):
Council Committee Presentations (held on an as needed basis).
- May 5, 2026
- June 2, 2026
Council Committee
- April 13, 2026 (Special Maintenance Budget Meeting)
- April 16, 2026
- April 20, 2026 (Special Additions/Deletions Budget Meeting)
- April 21, 2026 (Special Additions/Deletions Budget Meeting – if needed)
- May 14, 2026
- June 11, 2026
Council
- April 27, 2026
- May 28, 2026
- June 25, 2026
All meetings begin at 6pm unless otherwise noted. All open session portions of meetings are now being livestreamed here https://www.youtube.com/@municipalityofcolchester/streams.
Dated March 31, 2026
Dan Troke
Chief Administrative Officer
Notice of Approval
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- Published: Friday, 27 February 2026 10:39
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 Development Agreement will permit a mixed use planned development with permitted uses including a wide variety of residential housing forms along with mixed commercial/residential, commercial, recreation, institutional uses as well as open spaces and environmental protection areas. The development agreement may be inspected at the Community Development Office, County Court House, 1 Church Street, Truro, N.S. during regular business hours and is also posted on the Municipal website at https://www.colchester.ca/planning This decision may be appealed to the Nova Scotia Regulatory and Appeals Board within fourteen (14) days of the date of publication of this notice. Nova Scotia Regulatory and Appeals Board/Planning.
Dated in Truro,
February 27, 2026
Dan Troke