Community News
Notice of Approval: Sewer Charges Bylaw
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This is to serve notice that the Council of the Town of Yarmouth, at its meeting on Thursday, June 12th, 2025, at 6:30 pm, at town hall, 400 Main Street approved the following:
Sewer Charges Bylaw
Council appoved amendments to the Sewer Charges Bylaw to increase the base rate and effluent rate 10% effective on bills issued after July 1, 2025, and increase an additional 4% on April 1, 2026 and 2027.
Dated June 26th, 2025.
The full Sewer Charges Bylaw can be found at townofyarmouth.ca/town-hall/bylaws.html
OPEN HOUSE INFORMATION SESSION
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Request to Permit Medical Clinic and Office Uses in Yarmouth Mall
Town Council Approves 2025-26 Operational Budget
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This year’s budget includes modest tax increases needed to maintain high levels of service to residents.
Open Air Burning Updates
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October 11, 2026 - Recreational burning is not permitted
- Must follow the Nova Scotia Burn Safe Map. https://novascotia.ca/BurnSafe/
- Wind speed and wind guest must not exceed 20KMH. https://www.theweathernetwork.com/en/airport/ca/nova-scotia/yarmouth-airport/current
- Must be no fog or Air Quality Advisory. https://www.theweathernetwork.com/en/airport/ca/nova-scotia/yarmouth-airport/current
Regular updates will be posted here for Open Air Burning permit holders. You MUST have a permit for recreational burning (backyard fire pits) in the Town of Yarmouth.
For more information on how to obtain a permit for recreational burning in the Town of Yarmouth, please visit www.townofyarmouth.ca/backyard-fire-permit.html
Lane Closure on Vancouver Street Monday, June 2nd
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Beginning at 8 am on Monday, June 2nd, there will be a single lane traffic detour in place on Vancouver Street from the intersection to approximately Market Street. The westbound lane heading up Vancouver Street will be closed. Traffic control will be in place to direct all traffic using the single open lane. The detour is expected to last until 12 pm. Please expect delays.
Temporary Transit Stop Change at Yarmouth Hospital
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Please be advised that, because of construction at the Yarmouth Regional Hospital, a temporary transit stop change will be required. From June 2nd to July 17th, the bus stop will be located outside of "Building A" main entrance, on the east side of the main doors.
Signage will be in place to show the location of the stop.