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Notice of Approval - Subdivision Bylaw
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- Published: Friday, 22 November 2024 16:10
NOTICE OF APPROVAL
Subdivision Bylaw Amendments
TAKE NOTICE that on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, the Council of the Municipality of the County of Colchester approved amendments to the Subdivision Bylaw.
The amendments to the Bylaw, include text amendments, addition of requirements for flag lots, amendments regarding private roads, and requirements for lot approval of telecommunication towers. The amendments are effective immediately.
Copies of the Bylaw amendments are available from the Community Development Office, 1 Church Street, Truro, or through the County’s website at www.colchester.ca
Dated at Truro, N.S., November 22, 2024
Dan Troke
Chief Administrative Officer
Managed Urban Deer Hunt Plebiscite
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- Published: Tuesday, 24 September 2024 13:53
A plebiscite will be conducted in several urban communities of the Municipality of Colchester during the upcoming Municipal Election asking residents if they support a managed deer hunt to help control growing deer populations. Similar to the Town of Truro, many communities throughout the Municipality of Colchester have experienced problematic increases in deer. These increases have disrupted local ecosystems, destroyed property (gardens and landscapes), and have resulted in numerous Deer Vehicle Collisions (DVCs) and unsafe driving conditions.
Earlier this Spring the Municipality began working with Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources and Renewables (DNR&R) in the Brookside/Bible Hill/Valley area to collect the 3-years of data required before a managed deer hunt can be considered. In 2025 data collection is anticipated to expand to the communities of Salmon River, Truro Heights, Lower Truro, and Hilden. These communities will all be included in the plebiscite during the election and will be asked to respond “yes” or "no” to the following question:
“Do you support a safely managed urban deer bow/crossbow hunt to control and reduce the urban deer population in and around your community?”
The Town of Truro spent several years in consultation with the DNR&R, researching, collecting data and gauging public opinion on how best to address their deer problem. A resulting Deer Management Strategy concluded that a controlled managed hunt is the most favourable population reduction method, in terms of effectiveness, feasibility, public cost, capacity, and time to implement. The Town, in partnership with Millbrook First Nation, has conducted several successful managed hunts since 2022 resulting in thousands of portions of protein being donated to Nova Scotia food banks through the Hunters Helping the Hungry program. A similar strategy mirroring Truro’s was adopted by the Town of Yarmouth in April of 2022.
What does a managed urban deer hunt mean?
A managed urban deer hunt is a controlled archery deer hunt, using carefully selected experienced, proficient archery hunters. These hunters operate under strict guidelines for the purpose of safely and humanely reducing the deer population numbers in select urban areas of the Municipality of Colchester for the benefit of natural ecosystems, citizen landscapes, reducing Deer Vehicle Collisions (DVCs) and an overall reduction of deer human conflict. A managed hunt would restrict the use of any firearms and would only involve bows/crossbows. The hunt would only take place in select areas of the community deemed to be safe and discreet (i.e., away from residences or places where people frequent) and a variety of necessary precautions would be taken to ensure public safety.
Public Hearing Notice - Subdivision Bylaw Amendments
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- Published: Tuesday, 10 September 2024 08:59
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Municipality of Colchester will be holding a PUBLIC HEARING on WEDNESDAY, September 25, 2024, at 6pm. It will be held in Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 1 Church Street, Truro.
Council will consider the following planning amendments at this meeting:
1. Amendments to the Colchester Subdivision Bylaw including approval of a lot that does not meet the frontage requirements provided the purpose is for a telecommunication tower, addition of flag lots, amendments to the provisions of private roads, and text amendments.
Any representation and/or written objections by interested persons concerning these amendments may be made at this Public Hearing.
The staff report is posted on the Municipal website at www.colchester.ca
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, September 9, 2024
Dan Troke,
Chief Administrative Officer
Notice of Approval LUB Amendment & Development Agreement
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- Published: Friday, 16 August 2024 11:31
Municipality of Colchester
NOTICE OF APPROVAL
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Municipality of the County of Colchester, at a hearing held on August 15, 2024, approved an amendment to the Central Colchester Land Use By-law and a development agreement. The development agreement and rezoning are on PID# 20440491, 149-151 Pictou Road, Bible Hill and will allow the two existing buildings to be converted into apartment buildings for a total of 30 units.
The land use by-law amendment and 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 https://www.colchester.ca/planning
This decision may be appealed to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board within fourteen (14) days of the date of publication of this notice.
Planning | Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board
Dated in Truro, August 16, 2024
Dan Troke
Chief Administrative Officer
Public Hearing Notice
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- Published: Tuesday, 30 July 2024 13:08
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Municipality of Colchester will be holding a PUBLIC HEARING on
THURSDAY, AUGUST 15TH
2024 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 meeting:
- A request to amend the Central Colchester Municipal Land Use By-law for a Rezoning and Development Agreement on Lands currently or formerly owned by the Trustees of St. David’s United Church, 149-151 Pictou Road, Bible Hill, PID # 20440491
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
For more information or to learn how to participate in the Public Hearings, 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, July 30, 2024
Dan Troke,
Chief Administrative Officer
Sewage System Improvements in Colchester County
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- Published: Thursday, 25 July 2024 15:15
Today the Province announced funding for the replacement of pumping stations in Lower Truro and Hilden, and 275 metres of sewer pipe in Brookfield and Great Village. These sewage collection system improvements in Colchester County will help improve the reliability of services for existing homes and allow for future expansion.
“Colchester is a vibrant, proud community with a very bright future ahead - both for the people living and working here, and for those looking for a new place to call home,” said Tom Taggart, MLA for Colchester North, on behalf of John Lohr, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. “It’s crucial that this area has the infrastructure in place to continue to thrive and grow, and this investment will help set the course for that bright future.”
The Province will invest $973,000 in the project. An additional $973,000 will come from the Municipality of Colchester and other sources.
“The Municipality of Colchester welcomes the investments by our provincial government partners in strengthening our infrastructure to support new homes and businesses in our county. We are growing. New funding not only stretches our tax dollars to achieve more infrastructure goals, but it assists in our planning for the future,” said Christine Blair, Mayor, Municipality of Colchester.
The project is part of the Municipal Capital Growth Program, a one-time $102-million investment in projects across Nova Scotia – a historic provincial investment in municipal infrastructure.