News & Updates

Reminder: There will be a Municipal Election in October
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Municipal Council recently confirmed that residents of the Municipality of the County of Kings will be able to vote electronically, which means they can vote on the internet or by phone (cell or landline). Voting will be available for a 10-day period from October 10 through October 19. You can vote any time from anywhere during that time!
Click the linked title above to learn more about the upcoming Municipal Election.


Council Approves 2024/25 Operating and Capital Budgets
Friday, March 22, 2024
The 2024-25 approved budget prioritizes long-term financial stability and strategic improvements to processes, programs, and assets at the heart of services provided by the Municipality of the County of Kings.

Municipal Council approved the $65.3-million Operating, Utility and Reserve Budget during a Special Council meeting March 20. The approved budget is a forward-looking financial plan that allows property tax rates to be held for another year. Click the linked title above for more information about the approved budget. 


2024 Fast Facts from Council Chambers
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Fast Facts from Council Chambers provides a monthly overview of key takeaways from Council meetings held in February 2024. Use the links included in the document to find background information, agenda packages and video recordings of the meetings. 

A Note from Kings REMO: Wildfire Season Begins March 15
Friday, March 1, 2024
The Wildfire season in Nova Scotia runs from March 15 through to October 15. Nova Scotia saw its most devastating wildfire season on record in 2023. There were 220 wildfires in Nova
Scotia in 2023, and Kings County had a reported 16 wildfires burning 2.24 hectares.

Burn restrictions come into effect March 15. The Nova Scotia BurnSafe map (www.novascotia.ca/burnsafe) will be updated each day at 2 p.m. to show if burning is permitted that
day. Information is also available via phone at 1-855-564-2876. 


Multiple Departments Accepting Applications for Summer Positions
Friday, March 1, 2024

The Municipality of the County of Kings is accepting
applications for Summer Job Postings! Successful applicants will gain valuable
work experience in Engineering and Public Works, Recreation Services, Community
Development, or Environmental Services and Climate Resilience. Visit
www.countyofkings.ca/workhere
for job descriptions and application details. 



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