Community News
Call for Board Members - Central Nova Scotia Tourism Development Society
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In 2024, the County of Colchester and the Town of Truro, along with the partnership of the Town of Stewiacke and Millbrook First Nation, proactively facilitated Tourism Atlantic’s (ACOA) Strategic Tourism Expansion Program (STEP) process to create a Regional Strategic Tourism Plan for the region. The Plan, which was approved by each partner in February and March 2025, addresses existing opportunities and challenges and lays the foundation for long-term initiatives to ensure responsible and sustainable success for the region’s communities, citizens, and tourism sector.
A copy of the final Central Nova Scotia Strategic Tourism Expansion Plan - 2025-2027 can be found here: https://truro.ca/strategic-tourism-expansion-program-step.html
Now that the STEP strategy has been adopted by each partner, we are collectively working towards the development of the Central Nova Scotia Tourism Development Society. We are currently accepting applications for the inaugural Board of Directors. This new regional organization will help guide the use of Marketing Levy funds and lead implementation of the Truro-Colchester STEP Tourism Plan. More information on the application process can be found below.
Public Statement - Governance Transition at the Central Nova Scotia Civic Centre Society
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𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗮 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗮 𝗖𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆
The Municipality of Colchester and the Town of Truro wish to inform the public of an important decision regarding the governance of the Central Nova Scotia Civic Centre Society (Society), the organization responsible for operating and maintaining the Rath Eastlink Community Centre (RECC).
After careful consideration, both municipal councils have made the decision to appoint new members to the Board of Directors, replacing the current community Board members.
The decision is not the result of any single incident or the actions of any individual board member. We are deeply appreciative of the time, dedication, and commitment demonstrated by all current and past board members.
The purpose of the Society is to manage the operations of the RECC. However, over the past year, the Society’s activities have expanded beyond the RECC to include external operations and initiatives. While these efforts may speak to a commitment to community growth and engagement, the municipalities believe it is essential to ensure that there is a strong, transparent business case in place when deciding on the sustainability of this expanded mandate and whether the Society is equipped to carry that out.
To support this process, the Town and Municipality will be appointing a new interim Board of Directors, consisting of eight new community members (four from each municipality), for a one-year term. The interim board will place a renewed focus on governance, including a comprehensive review of the Society’s contractual obligations and an in-depth financial analysis to assess the long-term sustainability of its activities.
All newly appointed members will be required to complete governance training and will be expected to take an active, accountable governance role during their term.
We understand the community’s investment in the work of the Society and the RECC. The Town and Municipality will support the Province of Nova Scotia to ensure that signature events, such as the 2025 Nova Scotia Stampede, will continue as planned.
New board appointments will be announced in the coming week. We thank all board members—past and future—for their service and commitment to our region.
Special Planning Advisory Committee Meeting - Prince, Juniper and Clyke Street Land Use Amendments
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A Special Planning Advisory Committee Meeting has been scheduled to discuss amendments to the Town's Community Plan (Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By-law) that will affect properties on Prince Street (Civic Nos. 187–344), Juniper Street (Civic Nos. 60, 70, and 55), and Clyke Street.
The amendments involve rezoning and redesignating lands at the western end of Prince Street from the Regional Service (RS) Zone and Policy Area Designation to the Urban Corridor (UC) Zone and Policy Area Designation.
Tuesday, May 20, 2025 | 5:30PM
J. Harris Read Room, Colchester East Hants Library
Learn More: pdf West Prince Amendments Final Staff Report (2.10 MB)
