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Proposed Development Agreement
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- Category: Notices
- Published: Thursday, 17 July 2025 13:10
Proposed Development Agreement to permit a Multiple Unit Dwelling Development.
Request for Proposals - Consulting Services – Community Solar Garden Feasibility and Design Study
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- Category: Tenders & Proposals
- Published: Thursday, 19 June 2025 08:41
pdf RFP Community Solar Garden Feasibility and Design Study(272 KB) - Closing Friday, July 18, 2025 at 4:00 pm
Notice of Approval - 2025 Colchester Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By-law
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- Published: Thursday, 12 June 2025 20:27
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Municipality of the County of Colchester has approved the 2025 Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By-law.
The purpose of the Colchester Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By-law is to guide growth and development and to control land use in all of Colchester, including previously unzoned areas of the Municipality. Second Reading and approval of these documents was given at a meeting of Council on March 27, 2025.
The effective date of the documents is the date of publication of this notice (June 12, 2025).
Copies of the 2025 Colchester Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By-law may be inspected at the Community Development Office, Municipality of Colchester building, 1 Church St., Truro, NS, during regular business hours or online www.colchester.ca.
Dated June 12, 2025
Dan Troke
Chief Administrative Officer
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.
Council Approves 2025/26 Operating Budget – No Increase in Tax Rates
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- Published: Friday, 25 April 2025 09:11
Colchester County Council has officially approved its 2025/26 operating budget with no increase to residential or commercial tax rates. This marks the seventh time in eight years that the Municipality has held tax rates steady, with only a modest half-cent increase occurring in 2019.
Residential property owners will continue to pay $0.885 and commercial property owners $2.28 per $100 of assessed value, as determined by Property Valuation Services Corporation (PVSC), the independent, not-for-profit agency responsible for all property assessments in Nova Scotia.
This year’s balanced operating budget totals just over $45 million, up from $42 million last year. The increase is supported by strong local growth, including new builds, resulting in a 7.63% rise in residential tax revenue and a 2.27% rise in commercial revenue, allowing the Municipality to expand services without raising rates.
The 2025/26 budget maintains support for core programs and services, while investing in critical infrastructure, economic development, and community wellbeing. Funding continues for the County’s comprehensive grant programs supporting local not-for-profit and volunteer organizations.
“Council reviews requests from many dedicated community groups each year,” said Mayor Christine Blair. “These organizations—often volunteer-run—are the backbone of our communities, providing vital services and facilities. We’re proud to continue our support for their incredible work.”
Despite increasing financial pressures, including rising mandatory contributions to the Province, Council has delivered a responsible, forward-looking budget. This year, over 43% of the Municipality’s tax revenue—$19.3 million—will be transferred to the Province to fund services such as education, libraries, policing, and assessment. Education costs alone rose by $828,000, following last year’s $973,000 increase, while policing costs increased by $434,000, building on a $670,000 rise in 2024.
That leaves $25.7 million to fund essential local services such as wastewater treatment, environmental planning, recreation, and solid waste management.
“This budget is a reflection of smart planning, strong growth, and a deep commitment to our residents. Holding the line on tax rates—while still expanding services and supporting vital community initiatives—is no small achievement. I’m proud of the work Council and staff have done to ensure we’re not only meeting today’s needs but preparing for a stronger, more resilient future.” – Mayor Christine Blair.
Notice of Approval: Ainslee Lane, Valley
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- Published: Friday, 21 March 2025 10:21
TAKE NOTICE that the council of the Municipality of the County of Colchester, at a hearing held on March 20, 2025, approved amendments to an existing Development Agreement on PID# 20331225, Ainslee Lane (Lot F1-2 - Private Lane) off Pictou Road, Valley. The requested amendments will permit developmetn of eight (8) accessory buildings (storage sheds).
The amendments to 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 are also posted on the Municipal website at Planning - Municipality of Colchester.
This decision may be appealed to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board within fourteen (14) days of the date of the publication of this notice.
Planning | Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board
Dated in Truro, March 21, 2025
Dan Troke
Chief Administrative Officer
pdf Notice of Development Agreement Approval - March 2025(125 KB)