Municipal leaders face increased amounts of hostility
HALIFAX: When delegates gather at the annual Fall Conference of the Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities (NSFM) in Halifax in early November, a topic of discussion will certainly be the…
East Hants council chooses representatives for conferences
ELMSDALE: Councillors with the Municipality of East Hants have decided who will be attending a pair of upcoming municipal conferences. The list of who would be going to the N.S.…
NSFM collaborates on enhanced Emergency Alert system
NOVA SCOTIA: The Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities (NSFM) has expressed its our heartfelt condolences to all those affected by the recent flooding, its president said in a release. Carolyn…
N.S. making historic investments in municipalities
HALIFAX: All 49 municipalities across the province will see the benefits of a new service exchange agreement signed between the province and each of its municipalities on March 28. The…
NSFM: “Disappointment” over provinces shift with regards to Coastal Plan
HALIFAX: The Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities (NSFM) is expressing “disappointment” over the provincial government’s announcement to move away from what they called a comprehensive and uniform provincial strategy. NSFM…
OP-ED: Modernizing municipal services: A step forward for Nova Scotia
By Brenda Chisholm-Beaton, President, Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities (NSFM) and Mayor of the Town of Port Hawkesbury. NSFM is the legislated voice of all 49 Nova Scotia Municipalities. As…
N.S. supports municipal collaboration
HALIFAX: Nova Scotians want to live in communities that are vibrant and sustainable, and more collaboration between local governments can help make the places we call home stronger. That is…