Notices
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 Higgins Mountain Project;
- Debert Water Utility Advisory Committee: citizens must be serviced by the Water Utility (1 vacancy); and,
- Tatamagouche Water Utility Advisory Committee: citizens must be serviced by the Water Utility (1 vacancy).
Individuals interested should complete an application form (below) 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.. Applications will be accepted until all vacancies are filled.
pdf Citizen Application for Municipality of Colchester Committees(81 KB)
Dated May 13, 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.
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
Water Utility Billing Update
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- Published: Thursday, 09 October 2025 11:03
Due to the ongoing Canada Post strike, we are unable to mail out the current water bills for Debert and Tatamagouche.
Payments are due by November 10, 2025.
For payment options, click here.
To obtain a copy of your current bill or balance, please contact our Tax Office at 902-897-3150 (Option 3) or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Notice of Participation - Canoe Procurement
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- Published: Thursday, 29 May 2025 10:46
Date: May 29, 2025
Author/Byline: Scott Fraser, Director of Corporate Services
Category: Public Notices
Notice of Participation - Canoe Procurement
The Municipality of Colchester intends to participate in one or more procurements conducted by Canoe Procurement Group of Canada during the period of June 1st, 2025 to May 31st, 2026. For further information and access to the Canoe RFP notices, please visit the Canoe Procurement Portal at https://canoe.bidsandtenders.ca/Module/Tenders/en, www.purchasingconnection.ca or review the Nova Scotia Provincial Procurement designated tendering site at https://procurement-portal.novascotia.ca/tenders. For further information about Canoe, please visit their website at www.canoeprocurement.ca.