News Releases

Deed Transfer Tax By-law Advancing to Second Reading

Oct 07, 2025

Municipal Council gave First Reading to a proposed Deed Transfer Tax By-law on Oct. 7. For more information about the next steps, please read this Municipal Update.

Kings REMO - Emergency Coordination Centre Activated Daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Sep 30, 2025

As of Oct. 1, the Kings REMO Emergency Coordination Centre will transition to daytime operations. It will be activated from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily and deactivated overnight. The Kings REMO Public Hotline (902-690-6112) will continue to operate during activation hours for residents seeking non-emergency wildfire assistance or information. For emergences, call 9-1-1.

The Canadian Red Cross Reception Centre and Emergency Shelter will remain open at the Louis Millett Community Complex in New Minas. Read this News Release for more information and follow www.kingsremo.ca for updates.

Noise Reduction Efforts Successful at Hants Border Wastewater Treatment Plant

Sep 29, 2025

The Municipality of the County of Kings recently installed silencer equipment to address concerns about excessive noise at the Hants Border Wastewater Treatment Plant. Learn more in this Municipal Update.

September 2025 Fast Facts from Council Chambers

Sep 29, 2025

"Fast Facts from Council Chambers" is a brief overview of key takeaways from Council meetings held in September 2025. Read all about it here.

Kings REMO - Emergency Coordination Centre (ECC) Activation

Sep 29, 2025

Based on the wildfire evacuation in the area of Lake George, the Kings REMO Emergency Coordination Centre (ECC) has activated with Municipal staff to support Emergency First Responders. A Mandatory Evacuation Order has been issued for the area and a Canadian Red Cross Reception Area/Emergency Shelter is operating 24/7 out of the Louis Millett Centre in New Minas until further notice.

The ECC has a Public Hotline available by calling 902-690-6112 for the public to call should they have concerns about the impacts of the Lake George Wildfire. Please call 9-1-1 in the event of an emergency.

Read this News Release for more information.

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