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We bring municipalities together and advance solutions to shared issues.

We facilitate collaboration

We connect municipalities with each other, with other organizations, other levels of government, and other provincial associations.

We facilitate education

We share best practices, explore creative solutions, and highlight new opportunities.

Latest Updates/News

  • Register Now - Meetings that Matter: Governance, Strategy & Public Trust

    Register Now - Meetings that Matter: Governance, Strategy & Public Trust

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    02 March 2026
    Register Now - Meetings that Matter: Governance, Strategy & Public Trust In-Person Workshop Designed for Elected Officials Workshop Details Date/Time: March 30, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.Location: Atlantic Ballroom, Westin Nova Scotian Hotel, HalifaxFee:...

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  • Stormwater Management Strategy: Practitioners Session

    Stormwater Management Strategy: Practitioners Session

    Information
    23 February 2026
    Stormwater Management Strategy: Practitioners Session Municipal engineers, planners, and other staff are key players in facilitating stormwater management while balancing the many competing demands of infrastructure planning. Join leaders from West Ha...

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  • Municipal Observer Winter 2025

    Municipal Observer Winter 2025

    Information
    08 December 2025
    Explore the Winter 2025 Edition Dive into thoughtful analysis, community perspectives, and timely municipal updates. This issue brings forward the ideas and stories shaping local leadership across Nova Scotia.Read More

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Latest Funding Updates

  • Build Communities Strong Fund — Announced in Budget 2025

    Information
    05 March 2026
    • The federal government’s Budget 2025 announced the Build Communities Strong Fund, a $51 billion investment over 10 years to support local infrastructure across Canada, including roads, bridges, water and wastewater systems, transit, hospitals, and c
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  • New to the Portal: Build Canada Homes (BCH)

    Information
    05 March 2026
    • Build Canada Homes (BCH): Federal agency investing in affordable housing at scale through loans, grants, and partnerships with municipalities, non-profits, and Indigenous organizations. BCH is currently seeking shovel-ready projects that materially
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  • New to the Portal: Canada Cultural Spaces Fund

    Information
    25 February 2026
    • Canada Cultural Spaces Fund: Funding to improve arts and heritage cultural spaces across Canada through renovations, specialized equipment purchases, and planning and feasibility studies.
      • Open to:
        • Municipalities
        • First Nations
        • Non-profit Organization
    ...

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County of Annapolis

Warden: Diane LeBlanc
Website: https://www.annapoliscounty.ca/

Municipality of the County of Antigonish

Warden: Nicholas MacInnis
Website: https://www.antigonishcounty.ns.ca/

Municipality of Argyle

Warden: Nicole Albright
Website: https://www.munargyle.com/

Municipality of Barrington

Warden: Eddie Nickerson
Website: https://www.barringtonmunicipality.com/

Municipality of Chester

Warden: Allen Webber
Website: http://www.chester.ca/

Municipality of the District of Clare

Warden: Yvon LeBlanc
Website: https://www.clarenovascotia.com/

Municipality of Colchester

Mayor: Christine Blair
Website: https://www.colchester.ca/

Municipality of Cumberland

Mayor: Rodd Gilroy
Website: https://www.cumberlandcounty.ns.ca/

Municipality of Digby

Warden: Linda Gregory
Website: https://www.digbymun.ca

Municipality of East Hants

Warden: Eleanor Roulston
Website: https://www.easthants.ca/

Municipality of the District of Guysborough

Warden: Vernon Pitts
Website: https://www.modg.ca

Municipality of Inverness County

Warden: Bonny MacIsaac
Website: https://invernesscounty.ca/

Municipality of the County of Kings

Mayor: Dave Corkum
Website: https://www.countyofkings.ca/

Municipality of the District of Lunenburg

Mayor: Elspeth McLean-Wile
Website: https://www.modl.ca/

Municipality of Pictou County

Warden: Robert Parker
Website: https://munpict.ca/

Municipality of the County of Richmond

Warden: Lois Landry
Website: http://www.richmondcounty.ca/

Municipality of Shelburne

Warden: Penny Smith
Website: https://www.municipalityofshelburne.ca/

Municipality of the District of St. Mary's

Warden: James Fuller
Website: https://www.saint-marys.ca/

Municipality of Victoria County

Warden: Bruce Morrison
Website: https://www.victoriacounty.com/

Municipality of the District of Yarmouth

Warden: John Cunningham
Website: https://www.munyarmouth.ca/

Upcoming Events

29 Apr 2026;
12:00AM
2026 Spring Conference
29 Apr 2026;
12:00AM
2026 Spring Conference
29 Apr 2026;
12:00AM
2026 Spring Conference
03 Nov 2026;
12:00AM
2026 Fall Conference
03 Nov 2026;
12:00AM
2026 Fall Conference
03 Nov 2026;
12:00AM
2026 Fall Conference