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Latest Updates/News

  • Atlantic Municipal Magazine Fall Winter 2025

    Atlantic Municipal Magazine Fall Winter 2025

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    08 September 2025
    Discover the Fall/Winter 2025 Edition! From inspiring local stories to key municipal updates, the latest issue of the Atlantic Municipal Magazine offers fresh insights for communities across the region.

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  • NSFM 2025 Board of Directors Election

    NSFM 2025 Board of Directors Election

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    25 August 2025
    Nominations open for the 2025 Board of Directors Election The 2025 Nominations Committee is now accepting nominations for the following positions: President Vice President Regional Representatives for each NSFM Electoral Region Nominations will be ac...

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  • Municipal Observer Magazine Summer 2025

    Municipal Observer Magazine Summer 2025

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    09 June 2025
    Summer Edition Now Available! The latest issue of Municipal Observer Magazine has arrived. Discover inspiring stories from across Nova Scotia that showcase the power of local leadership—from innovative flood mitigation and climate resilience to housi...

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Latest Funding Updates

  • Urban Forestry Funding Update & Water Systems Webinar

    Information
    08 October 2025
    • UPDATE! Urban Forestry Plans and Studies stream of the Growing Canada’s Community Canopies program is now open.
      • Application Deadline: April 15, 2026
    • Webinar: FCM Collective - Water systems financing to support housing growth
      • Hosted by: Federation of
    ...

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  • New! Co-operators Resilience Acceleration Lab

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    06 October 2025
    • Co-operators Resilience Acceleration Lab is inviting municipalities to apply for funding to develop infrastructure projects that reduce climate risks, including flooding, wildfires, storms and heat. Selected proposals may receive up to $250,000 and ex
    ...

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  • UPDATE! Habitat Stewardship Program (HSP) & New Buildings Call under the Energy...

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    06 October 2025
    • The 2026–2027 Call for Applications under the Habitat Stewardship Program is now open. The HSP provides funding to help Canadians contribute to the recovery of species at risk listed under the Species at Risk Act or designated by the Committee on the
    ...

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Upcoming Events

04 Nov 2025;
12:00PM - 12:00PM
2025 Fall Conference
04 Nov 2025;
12:00PM - 12:00PM
2025 Fall Conference
04 Nov 2025;
12:00PM - 12:00PM
2025 Fall Conference
04 Nov 2025;
12:00PM - 12:00PM
2025 Fall Conference