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Now Accepting Low-Income Property Tax Exemption Applications for 2025/26

Now Accepting Low-Income Property Tax Exemption Applications for 2025/26

We’re pleased to announce that applications are now open for 2025/2026 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…

Community Development Assistant-Summer Term Position
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Community Development Assistant-Summer Term Position

Municipality of the District of Shelburne is seeking applications to fill the Community Development Assistant summer term position. This position works 32.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 9:00 am – 4:30 pm) at an approximate rate of $20/hour, beginning as soon as possible to July 31, 2025. A full job description is available here…

Parks Maintenance Staff
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Parks Maintenance Staff

The Municipality of Shelburne is looking to hire a Parks MaintenanceStaff (summer position) with the Recreation and Parks Department. This position will perform various maintenance duties for all recreation sites operated or maintained by the Recreation Department and will report the Director of Recreation and Parks. Click here to view a full job description. Hours…

Municipal Draft Budget Released

Municipal Draft Budget Released

We are excited to announce that the Municipal Draft Budget for 2025/2026 has officially been released! The budget is an important document that outlines our community’s financial priorities and plans for the upcoming year. Your Feedback Matters!We invite all residents to review the budget and share your thoughts and feedback with us. The deadline for…

Economic Development Officer
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Economic Development Officer

The Municipality of Shelburne is inviting applications for an Economic Development Officer for a fulltime contract position of three (3) years, with the possibility of extension. The position will support the implementation of the Municipality’s Housing Action Plan, planning and economic development activities and other projects as assigned. The salary scale for this position is…

Economic Growth Committee
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Economic Growth Committee

Volunteer Citizen Appointment – Economic Growth Committee The Municipality of the District of Shelburne’s Economic Growth Committee has vacancy for four (4) individual to assist Council in a broad range of activities aimed at fostering economic vitality and sustainable development within the community. If you are interested in becoming a part of the Committee please…

Avian Influenza Case in Shelburne County

Avian Influenza Case in Shelburne County

The CFIA declares a primary control zone for avian influenza in Nova Scotia As of the date below, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency has declared the following primary control zone (PCZ) and associated Designation and Declaration Orders: • March 7, 2025, for PCZ-263 – Shelburne County, Nova Scotia (associated with NS-IP09) For more info: https://inspection.canada.ca/en/animal-health/terrestrial-animals/diseases/reportable/avian-influenza/latest-bird-flu-situation/investigations-and-orders?fbclid=IwY2xjawI5cFZleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHQ7r5d0pZZmjFH6YdVtNmZiFlMJ16vYf3qCcyYpFHdqa9wrhs693Q6csHQ_aem_C_MJBis55vZR4X9gRU2lUQ…

Press Release

Press Release

Municipality’s Vision: Creating a Brighter Future Shelburne County’s economic story has long been written by the sea. For generations, our community’s livelihood has been deeply connected to the fishing industry—the very pulse that has sustained our way of life. The fishery is not just a part of our economy; it is the foundation. Yet, our…