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Manager of Planning
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We’re hiring for Manager of Planning!
Please see the attached posting and description for more information.
Deadline to apply is Friday July 17, 2026, by 4:30pm.
Public Information Meetings - July 7 and July 9, 2026
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Four Public Information Meetings have been scheduled over 2 nights, to be held in the Council Chambers at 76 Morison Drive, Windsor.
July 7, 2026, at 6:00pm
- a development agreement application for 19 Victoria St/240 King St, Windsor, PID 45059987, to permit a 4-storey, mixed-use development with 39 residential units and ground-floor commercial space, and
- a development agreement application for 172, 184, and 194 King Street, Windsor (PIDs 45057817, 45057825 and 45057833), to permit the conversion of the existing buildings to a place of worship and associated institutional uses.
July 9, 2026, at 6:00pm
- a development agreement amendment application for 132 Wentworth Rd, Windsor, PID 45059631, to amend the agreement to allow for subdivision, combining buildings E and D, adjusting setbacks and updating the site plan, and
- a development agreement application for 368 Nesbitt Street, Windsor, PID 45056447, to permit a 19-storey mixed-use development consisting of ground-floor commercial space and multi-unit residential.
This is the first step in the process, and no decisions have been made yet.
Questions and comments can be directed to:
- July 7th PIMs: Will Hong, at
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 902-798-8391 ext. 110, deadline noon on July 21, 2026 - July 9th PIMs: Kari Fougere, at
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 902-798-8391 ext. 114, deadline noon on July 23, 2026
If you would like to participate virtually, please send a request to Vanessa Lake (
These meetings will also be streamed live on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@westhantsregionalmunicipal6378/streams and the recording will be available to watch at any time.
Notice of Approval
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Amendments to the West Hants Regional Municipality Building Code Act By-law were approved by WHRM Council on June 23, 2026, to allow the approval of Development and Building Permits, before final subdivision approval, for development on proposed lots with an approved Tentative Plan of Subdivision.
These amendments take effect as of the publishing of this notice. Reports are available to view at: www.westhants.ca/staff-reports.
For more information, contact the Planning and Development Department by phone at 902-798-8391 ext. 115 or by email at
Waste Collection Service Alert - Area 1 Wednesday, June 10
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Due to a truck breaking down, a portion of Highway 14 will not be collected today. For those missed, collection will take place tomorrow morning (June 11th) starting at 7:00am.
We apologize for the delay and any inconvenience this has caused.
Questions?
Please call one of the following for assistance:
• GFL dispatch - (902) 468-9111
• WHRM – 902-798-8391 ext 146
Did you know?
Residents can sign up to receive notifications regarding waste collection on the R6RECYCLES app! Visit https://westhants.ca/waste-app.html
For more information about waste services in West Hants, browse the waste management section of our website here: https://westhants.ca/waste-management.html
Committee Vacancy - Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Communities Committee
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WHRM is looking to fill three (3) vacancies on the Diverse, Equitable and Inclusive Communities Committee.
We are currently seeking to fill empty seats on our committee and invite applications from individuals who identify as youth, African Nova Scotians, and/or Indigenous peoples.
This role is an opportunity to contribute lived experience, perspectives, and insights that help ensure our committee’s work is inclusive, representative, and responsive to the communities we serve.
Interested? Fill out the application form here: pdf Advisory Committee Application Form(158 KB) (PDF file).
Municipal Budget Approved for 2026/2027
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Council officially approved the Municipality's 2026/2027 Budget on April 14, 2026.
Residents can now view the full budget by visiting the Financial Services page on the municipal website. Available documents include the Operating Budget, Capital Budget and a Quick Reference Sheet that provides a summary of key budget information.
