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Debert Water System - Fall Flushing 2025

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Category: News

Published: Thursday, 16 October 2025 15:56

Our Water Utility Crews will be flushing water lines within the Debert Water System starting on Monday, October 20, 2025.

Debert Water Utility customers may experience dirty water or low pressure during this time. The annual flushing program helps keep the water system functioning safely.

  pdf Click here(1.35 MB) to view our map for the schedule of when the water lines in your area will be flushed.

Water Utility Billing Update

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Category: Notices

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..

Active Transportation Strategy

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Category: Uncategorised

Published: Tuesday, 26 August 2025 11:44

The Municipality of Colchester and Villages of Bible Hill and Tatamagouche have partnered to create a comprehensive active transportation (AT) strategy intended to improve, optimize and prioritize AT options across the region.
In March 2025, the Municipality of Colchester received Provincial Funding from the Connect2 Program to allow for the development of an updated Active Transportation Strategy and in August 2025, staff awarded the contract for the project to Urban Systems. The project will modernize the Municipality’s existing AT Strategy by developing a phased, inclusive, and evidence-based framework for future AT investments and is expected to finish by spring 2026.

Project Webpage - Click to learn more about active transportation and share your thoughts!

Engagement Opportunities 

PUBLIC OPEN HOUSES 

Help shape the future of active transportation in Colchester!

What to Expect

• Each open house will have the same information, however you may participate in more than one if you wish.
• These are come and go events with informational and interactive boards, as well as discussion areas where you can share your feedback with members of the project team.
• There will not be a formal presentation.
• There will be light refreshments available for participants at each in-person event.  

ONLINE ENGAGEMENT 

SURVEY  

Survey Now Closed

Share your thoughts about walking, biking, and rolling in colchester by taking the online survey! The survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. Your input will help to inform the goals and recommendations in the Active Transportation Strategy. 
The survey will be open from November 17 to December 5, 2025.

Everyone who completed survey, will have the option to enter into a random draw for one of two $50 gift cards to Bike Monkey or Hub Cycle.

Paper Copy Survey: If you would like to fill out a paper copy of the survey, you can pick one up at the Municipal Office at 1 church street, truro, or contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

INTERACTIVE MAP 

Link to Interactice Mapping Tool

We want to understand where you currently like to actively travel, and where exactly in the community you would like to see improvements made. On the map linked above, place a pin to indicate:

• locations where you typically travel
• locations you like (and don’t like!) walking, biking, and rolling
• areas where it is challenging or unsafe to actively travel
• areas you would like to see developed or improved for active transportation

  Select the pin type you would like to use, place it on the map, and provide any additional comments. Please be respectful in the comments you share. All comments can be viewed by the public on the map. Any comments that are vulgar, inappropriate, or contain personally identifiable information (e.g., names, personal addresses, etc.) will be removed. 

COMMUNITY WALK AUDITS

Between October 21-30 the Municipality hosted 11 walks across Colchester to assess how walkable our communities are. If you missed the opportunity to join a walk audit, you can still participate!

• Pick up a Walk Audit form at the municipal office at 1 church street, Truro, or click the link below to print your own copy. 
• Complete the route at a time that works best for you.
• Return the completed form to the municipal office or email it to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

More details such as; walk routes (including maps, distances and estimated walk times), surface types, washroom access, and parking can be found at the following link: Colchester Walk Audits.  

pdf Walk Audit Check List(127 KB)  

Stay Informed

Sign up below with your email to receive updates about the project and public engagement details.

Questions? 

Questions about the Active Transportation Strategy can be directed to:

Katie Price
Project Planner 
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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.

Joint Regional Transit Feasibility Study

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Category: Media Releases

Published: Thursday, 20 March 2025 09:22

Town of Truro and Municipality of Colchester Announce Joint Regional Transit Feasibility Study

Truro, NS – March 20, 2025 – The Municipality of the County of Colchester and the Town of Truro are pleased to announce the launch of a collaborative initiative to explore the feasibility of introducing new public transit options in the region. The municipalities have retained Arcadis, in collaboration with Colliers Project Leaders, to conduct a Regional Transit Feasibility Study that aims to explore how new transit solutions can connect communities, enhance economic opportunities, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and improve social equity throughout the Truro and Colchester region. 

This study marks an important step toward improving transportation infrastructure and fostering more sustainable and accessible mobility options. By assessing various public transit models, the project will consider how best to serve the diverse needs of residents, businesses, and visitors, with a strong focus on economic, environmental, and social outcomes. 

The municipalities are committed to ensuring that the views, ideas, and concerns of the community are central to the planning process. An engagement strategy has been developed to gather meaningful feedback from residents, community organizations, local businesses, transit users, and other identified groups and stakeholders. Community engagement will run from March to May and consist of a variety of outreach activities, including a stakeholder workshop and interviews, pop-up information centres, and two public surveys. 

"We are excited to embark on this important initiative with the Municipality of Colchester," said Cathy Hinton, Mayor of the Town of Truro. "Public input is critical to understanding the needs of our community and how best we can create a transit system that works for everyone. Together, we can develop a plan that not only improves transportation but also contributes to a more sustainable and equitable future." 

The study is expected to evaluate different models of public transit that could be implemented across the region, taking into account environmental sustainability, cost-effectiveness, and accessibility. It will also explore potential partnerships and funding opportunities, with the goal of building a transportation network that enhances the quality of life for all residents. 

"We believe this study represents a significant opportunity to enhance transportation in our region, reduce environmental impact, and improve accessibility for all," said Christine Blair, Mayor of the Municipality of Colchester. "The success of this project depends on the active participation of the public, and we encourage everyone to get involved and have their say." 

The first public survey will be open from April 1-22, 2025, and will seek insights into residents’ current transportation challenges. Further details about engagement activities will be shared in the coming weeks. 

For more information on the Regional Transit Feasibility Study or to learn how you can participate in upcoming engagement activities, please follow the Town of Truro or Municipality of Colchester's social media or visit their websites. 

Together, the Town of Truro and the Municipality of Colchester look forward to working with the community to explore innovative public transit solutions that will benefit everyone in the region. 

For more information, contact: 

Alison Grant 

Manager of Strategic Initiatives and Communications 

Town of Truro 

This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or (902) 893-1434 

or 

Joanna Burris 

Sustainability Planner 

Municipality of the County of Colchester 

This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or (902) 897-3170 

Volunteer Opportunities - Various Boards and Committees

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Category: Notices

Published: Wednesday, 18 December 2024 16:05

The Municipality of Colchester is currently seeking volunteers to fill various vacancies on the following Boards and Committees for the 2024-2028 term of Council:

• Agricultural Working Committee: representatives from the farming industry;
• Citizens Monitoring Committee (Kemptown Host Community): host community representatives and members at large;
• Citizens Monitoring Committee (for Wind Turbines): citizen representatives from each Debert, Greenfield/Lower Harmony, Nuttby, Tatamagouche, Truro Heights/Hilden, and Higgins Mountain;
• Debert Source Water Protection Advisory Committee: citizen representative;
• Debert Business Park Advisory Committee: business and citizen representatives;
• Flood Advisory Committee: citizen representative;
• Fundy Discovery Site Committee: citizen representatives;
• Joint Planning Advisory Committee: citizen representative;
• Police Advisory Board: citizen representative;
• Tatamagouche Planning Advisory Committee: citizen representatives (applicants must reside within the Village);
• Tatamagouche Source Water Protection Advisory Committee: citizen representatives (applicants must be from the French River watershed area); and,
• Tatamagouche Water Utility Committee: citizen representatives (applicants must live in the area serviced by the Tatamagouche Water Utility).

Letters of interest, including relevant background information will be received at the Municipal Building (Administration Office),
1 Church Street, Truro or via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Expressions of interest will be accepted until all positions are filled.

Dated December 16, 2024
Dan Troke
Chief Administrative Officer