As of June 22, 2020, most municipal facilities are open to the public in a full or reduced capacity. We are following public health protocols to ensure physical distancing, increased cleaning and other protective measures for staff and visitors. For more information on all of our municipal measures, click here. If you require assistance, please contact us by phone at 902-637-2015.
Today, the Province of Nova Scotia and Develop Nova Scotia announced the second round of Internet for Nova Scotia Initiatives, including a project to connect approximately 850 more homes and businesses in the Municipality of Barrington to Bell Canada’s all-fibre network. This project is made possible through an investment of $243,925 by the Municipality of Barrington and will provide residents with download speeds of up to 1.5 Gigabits per second (Gbps).
“After the completion of this project, more than 90% of the Municipality will have access to high-speed Internet,” said Warden Eddie Nickerson. “Having a strong Internet network will help our...
The Municipality of Barrington’s beaches extend from Baccaro to Cape Sable Island and are important to our residents and visitors alike.
We understand the need for them to be maintained, protected and where necessary, enhanced to ensure future generations are able to enjoy them.
Our new Municipal Beaches Strategy makes clear the need to manage our beautiful beaches in consultation and collaboration with key stakeholders, including you, our residents and visitors.
June 2, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Nova Lumberjacks Society (NLS) is pleased to announce the 2021 World Double Bit Axe Throwing Championships has been awarded to the Municipality of Barrington. The NLS was extremely pleased with the Municipality’s overall bid to host the 2021 Championships, which will see more than 125 competitors from around the world participate in this 3-day event. The NLS...
The Municipality of Barrington, Public Works is looking to hire 1 student for the summer commencing Monday June 29, 2020 through to early September.
The successful candidate must be enrolled in post secondary education and able to work independently.
Duties are but not limited to maintaining Municipal properties such as sports fields, sidewalks, parks, beaches and boardwalks.
Duties may be painting, mowing and general labour consisting of mostly outside work in all weather conditions
All five municipal units have made the decision to further extend their municipal office closure to at least until June 1, 2020 due to COVID-19. This coincides with the Province's renewal of the provincial State of Emerngecy until May 31, 2020.
Although the offices remain closed all municipal units are working to continue to provide those services it can during COVID-19. Residents are encouraged to call their municipal office if you have any questions or visit the municipal website and social media for current updates.
The following measures remain in place as we continue to work under a Provincial State of Emergency:
All five municipal units have made the decision to further extend their municipal office closure to at least until May 19, 2020 due to COVID-19. This coincides with the Province's renewal of the provincial State of Emerngecy until May 17, 2020.
Although the offices remain closed all municipal units are working to continue to provide those services it can during COVID-19. Residents are encouraged to call their municipal office if you have any questions or visit the municipal website and social media for current updates.
The following measures remain in place as we continue to work under a Provincial State of Emergency: