News Releases

Community Update: Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades

Apr 24, 2026

The Municipality of the County of Kings continues to work with Regional Partners to upgrade the wastewater treatment plant in New Minas. An engineering study is underway to inform future upgrades and a number of projects are planned for the 2026-27 fiscal year. Read all about it in this Community Update.

Community Update: Hants Border Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades

Apr 24, 2026

The Municipality is actively working to improve the performance of the Hants Border Wastewater Treatment Plant. For more about upgrades completed to date and the next steps, check out this Municipal News article.

Bioteem40 Selected to Represent Annapolis Valley in Global Competition

Apr 22, 2026

An Annapolis Valley start-up is getting ready to showcase its innovative probiotics on the world stage. Bioteem 40 recently won a regional pitch competition to earn a chance to represent the Annapolis Valley at the International Network of Michelin Cities Corridor of Incubators Pitch Competition in Italy. Read all about it in this article.

By-law 102 Committees Governance Notice for Second Reading

Apr 22, 2026

On April 21, 2026, Municipal Council gave first reading to amend By-law 102, the Committees Governance By-law. Click on the above link to view the notice of Council's intent to consider the By-law amendment on May 5, 2026, in accordance with section 168(2) of the Municipal Government Act.

Municipal Council Approves 2026-27 Operating and Capital Budgets

Apr 02, 2026

The Municipal Budget carves out a plan for achieving practical growth with existing resources while holding property tax rates in the Municipality of the County of Kings. Read this Municipal News article for more information about the Municipality's financial plan for 2026-27.

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