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Municipality of Barrington Photo Contest
The Municipality of Barrington is now accepting photos for their Photo Contest. All entries must be photographs taken within the Municipality of Barrington.
CATEGORIES
- Scenic Beauty – beauty shots of landscapes, nature, seascapes, fishing villages, lighthouses, etc
- Lobster – capture the essence of the Lobster Capital of Canada
- History – showcasing our rich heritage, history and culture
- Lifestyle – conveys a sense of life within the Municipality.
- Seasons – showcase the Municipality of Barrington in 4 great seasons: Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall!
- Outdoor adventure - capture the fun of an outdoor activity. Cycling, hiking, paddling - you name it!
Council for a Day Contest
It is well known that youth activities are proven to be one of the most popular and effective Awareness Week activities. Therefore, we would like to launch a Council for a Day contest. Here is how it will work:
• The contest will be open to all Grade 5 students attending a school in Barrington (ERMES, Oceanview, CHES and FRA).
• Five (5) winners will be chosen based on their ideas for making the Municipaliy of Barrington an even better place to live. The winners will be named Warden and Councillors of Barrington for the day.
• Entries will...
Please take note that the Construction & Demolition Debris Landfill Site located at #1138, Hwy 103, Clyde River will be operating under our winter hours, effective December 1st, 2019.
Hours of operation effective December 1, 2019 are as follows
:Dec 1 – April 1
Monday - Friday - 8am – 4pm
Every 2nd and 4th Saturday
8am – 12pm
November 14 - December 14, 2019
Our Winter Christmas at the Causeway is a celebration of both Christmas and a kick off for our Lobster Season. Come visit and see our giant Lobster Trap Christmas Tree! The Tree is located at the Cape Sable Island Causeway and is decorated with buoys of present day fishermen and in memory of those fishermen who have passed on and/or who have been lost at sea.
The Municipality of the District of Barrington (“Municipality”) invites tenders to provide janitorial services for a three-year period at various municipal buildings located throughout the municipality.
Tenders will be received up to 2:00 pm., local time, Thursday, November 28, 2019 in a sealed opaque envelope plainly marked "Tender No. MODB1907 – 2020 to 2022 Municipal Janitorial Services.”
Casual Administrative Assistant Employment
The Municipality of Barrington periodically requires casual administrative assistant to fill short term vacancies in the Municipal Office.
Interested individuals may submit a resume to the undersigned outlining education, experience and qualifications. The Municipality will review these resumes and select the most suitable candidate.
What's Going on In Barrington
Events
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Public SkatingFri. 6 Dec, 2019 (4:00 pm - 5:30 pm)
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Family Christmas Concert with Lynne CrowellFri. 6 Dec, 2019 (7:00 pm - 8:00 pm)
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Reindeer Dash (2k & 5k fun run)Sat. 7 Dec, 2019 (9:00 am - 10:00 am)
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ERMES Christmas Craft MarketSat. 7 Dec, 2019 (10:00 am - 2:00 pm)
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Gingerbread House DecoratingSat. 7 Dec, 2019 (10:30 am - 11:30 am)
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Barrington Ex Christmas in the ParkSat. 7 Dec, 2019 (1:00 pm - 4:00 pm)