News Releases

Daily Burn Restrictions Return with Start of Wildfire Season March 15

Mar 03, 2025

March 15 marks the start of wildfire season in Nova Scotia and the return of daily burn restrictions. The Nova Scotia BurnSafe map will be updated daily at 2 p.m. Visit www.novascotia.ca/burnsafe or call 1-855-564-2876 to learn if burning is allowed in your community before lighting any outdoor fires. Read this Municipal Release for more information.

Applications Open for 2025 Personal Property Tax Program

Feb 27, 2025

The Personal Property Tax Reduction amount for eligible households in the Municipality of the County of Kings is increasing this year. For more information on how households with a gross income of $47,000 or less can apply, please read this Municipal Notice.

Fast Facts from Council Chambers

Feb 27, 2025

Fast Facts from Council Chambers is brief overview of the key takeaways from Council meetings held in February 2025.

Municipality Temporarily Waives Select Residential Building, Sewer and Solar Fees

Feb 19, 2025

The Municipality of the County of Kings is waiving building permit and sewer connection fees for eligible construction projects proposing the creation of new residential units. Examples of eligible projects includes the construction of: new dwellings with two or more units, new Accessory Dwelling Units, new residential units in an existing dwelling, and new residential units in a commercial building. Read this Municipal Notice for more information.

African Heritage Month Event Celebrates Legacy in Action

Feb 10, 2025

The theme of Legacy in Action brought community members of all ages together to reflect and celebrate during the Municipality's African Heritage Month Proclamation Event on Feb. 7. Read all about it in this Municipal News article.

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