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Notice of Participation - Canoe Procurement
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- Category: Notices
- 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.
Governance Transition at the Central Nova Scotia Civic Centre Society
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- Category: Media Releases
- Published: Thursday, 22 May 2025 15:00
Truro, NS – May 22, 2025 – The Municipality of Colchester and the Town of Truro wish to inform the public of an important decision regarding the governance of the Central Nova Scotia Civic Centre Society (Society), the organization responsible for operating and maintaining the Rath Eastlink Community Centre (RECC).
After careful consideration, both municipal councils have made the decision to appoint new members to the Board of Directors, replacing the current community Board members.
The decision is not the result of any single incident or the actions of any individual board member. We are deeply appreciative of the time, dedication, and commitment demonstrated by all current and past board members.
The purpose of the Society is to manage the operations of the RECC. However, over the past year, the Society’s activities have expanded beyond the RECC to include external operations and initiatives. While these efforts may speak to a commitment to community growth and engagement, the municipalities believe it is essential to ensure that there is a strong, transparent business case in place when deciding on the sustainability of this expanded mandate and whether the Society is equipped to carry that out.
To support this process, the Town and Municipality will be appointing a new interim Board of Directors, consisting of eight new community members (four from each municipality), for a one-year term. The interim board will place a renewed focus on governance, including a comprehensive review of the Society’s contractual obligations and an in-depth financial analysis to assess the long-term sustainability of its activities.
All newly appointed members will be required to complete governance training and will be expected to take an active, accountable governance role during their term.
We understand the community’s investment in the work of the Society and the RECC. The Town and Municipality will support the Province of Nova Scotia to ensure that signature events, such as the 2025 Nova Scotia Stampede, will continue as planned.
New board appointments will be announced in the coming week. We thank all board members—past and future—for their service and commitment to our region.
For further information, please contact:
Dan Troke
Chief Administrative Officer
Muncipality of Colchester
902-897-3160
Michael Dolter
Chief Administrative Officer
Town of Truro
902-895-4484
Tax Sale - Tuesday, June 10, 2025
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- Category: Notices
- Published: Monday, 12 May 2025 10:24
In accordance with the Municipal Government Act of the Province of Nova Scotia,
TAKE NOTICE
That the lands and premises situated in the County of Colchester hereunder described shall be SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION for the arrears of rates and taxes due to the Municipality of the County of Colchester, unless the arrears of rates, taxes and expenses hereunder specified are paid in full. The auction will be held in the Council Chambers, 3rd Floor Municipal Office, 1 Church Street, Truro on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
For more information on the properties available, please pdf click here (109 KB) or visit https://www.colchester.ca/tax-sales
*Please note that property 10 has been updated to reflect the correct amount due at tax sale*
For a list of frequently asked questions about tax sales, pdf click here (238 KB)
Notice - Special Council Meeting Thursday May 15, 2025
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- Category: Notices
- Published: Thursday, 08 May 2025 14:46
A Special Session of Municipal Council of the Municipality of Colchester will be held in Closed Session on Thursday, May 15, 2025, immediately following the regularly scheduled Council Committee meeting. This meeting will be conducted both in-person in Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 1 Church Street, Truro, and virtually via Zoom.
The purpose of this Special Session of Council, in Closed Session, is to brief Council on a legal matter and to receive legal advice.
Dated May 8, 2025
Dan Troke
Chief Administrative Officer
Nova Scotia Utility & Review Board - Notice of Public Hearing for the Tatamagouche Water Utility
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- Published: Tuesday, 29 April 2025 16:34
IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION by the MUNICIPALITY OF THE COUNTY OF COLCHESTER, on behalf of the Tatamagouche Water Utility, for approval of amendment to its Schedule of Rates and Charges for Water and Water Services and amendments to its Schedule of Rules and Regulations. This matter will be considered in a public hearing as follows:
Hearing starts: Monday, June 23, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.
Hearing Location: Colchester East-Hants Public Library, Tatamagouche Branch, Patterson Room, 170 Main Street, Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia,
For more information, pdf click here (104 KB)
Nova Scotia Utility & Review Board - Notice of Public Hearing for the Debert Water Utility
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- Published: Tuesday, 29 April 2025 16:32
IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION by the MUNICIPALITY OF THE COUNTY OF COLCHESTER, on behalf of the Debert Water Utility, for approval of amendments to its Schedule of Rates and Charges for Water and Water Services and amendments to its Schedule of Rules and Regulations. This matter will be considered in a public hearing as follows:
Hearing starts: Monday, June 23, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.
Hearing Location: Debert Hospitality Center, 130 Ventura Drive, Debert, Nova Scotia
For more information, pdf click here (132 KB)