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  • Know Your Government

    Did you know that Canada has THREE levels of government, each responsible for different services that impact our daily lives? Municipal GovernmentYour local municipality looks after community services such as: Water & Sewer Services Protective ServicesLocal By-Laws Recreation & Parks Building & Development Waste Programs Provincial GovernmentThe Province of Nova Scotia is responsible for: Healthcare…

  • Summer BurnSafe Guide

    🔥 Check before you burn! What does this mean for you? Before lighting a campfire, brush pile, burn barrel, chiminea or wood-burning fire bowl, check the Nova Scotia BurnSafe map after 2:00 pm daily during wildfire risk season. Use the colour guide:🔴 Red: Burning is not allowed🟡 Yellow: Burning is only allowed 7:00 pm – 8:00 am🟢 Green: Burning…

  • Recreation Facility Assessment – Public Survey

    The Municipality is doing an assessment of local recreation facilities to identify gaps, needs, and opportunities and to get a better idea of who is using the facilities, what activities they are doing, what they like, possible improvements, and if any new facilities are desired. This information will be gathered through public consultation taking place…

  • Public Notice: Subdivision By-Law Approved

    Please be advised that the Municipality of Shelburne’s Subdivision By-law approved by Council on March 25, 2026, is now in effect. This document has undergone substantial changes from the document previously in place for the Municipality.  The full document may be viewed on our website at www.municipalityofshelburne.ca/by-laws/ or in person at the Municipal Administrative Office,…

  • Public Notice: Second Reading for REMO By-Law

    Please take notice that Shelburne Municipal Council will consider the adoption of Bylaw E-300, Regional Emergency Management Bylaw, at a meeting of Council on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 6:00 pm. The draft document can be viewed here: https://www.municipalityofshelburne.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026.05.13_9aStaff-Report-REMO-By-Law-First-Reading.pdf Council will receive written submissions from interested persons concerning the above Bylaw at the June 10,…

  • Public Notice: Public Hearing for Planning Documents

    Please be advised that the Shelburne Municipal Council will be holding a Public Hearing on Council’s intention to adopt amendments to the Land Use By-Law and Municipal Planning Strategy. Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2026Time: 6:00 pmLocation: Council Chambers, 414 Woodlawn Drive A copy of the proposed amendments can be viewed here: https://www.municipalityofshelburne.ca/…/2026.04.22…

  • Tax Bills are in the Mail

    Property tax bills for 2026/27 are now in the mail and should be arriving soon. Please note that payment is due by June 30, 2026. We offer a variety of convenient payment options to make the process easier. Payment options can be viewed here: https://www.municipalityofshelburne.ca/payment-options/ If you have not received your bill within the next…

  • Welcome to our Team

    We are happy to announce that Mitchel Langley has been hired as the RMRF Assistant. Mitchel lives in Allendale with his family and has several years of experience in waste operations at the Queens County Landfill. He brings hands-on operational knowledge of waste sorting and scale house procedures as well as yard management skills. Mitchel…

  • Low-Income Property Tax Exemption

    We’re pleased to announce that applications are now open for 2026/2027 Low Income Property Tax Exemptions. If you or someone you know is struggling with property taxes, you may qualify for financial relief. For more details on eligibility and how to apply please view the following website page at https://www.municipalityofshelburne.ca/property-tax/… or stop by our Municipal…

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