Latest Updates
Latest Updates/News
Climate Risk Assessments: How the Province and Municipalities Are Preparing for Climate Change Impacts
Climate change impacts are increasingly affecting Nova Scotia communities through wildfires, hurricanes, drought and flooding. Climate risk assessments can help municipalities identify risks, opportunities, and priorities to build more resilient communities.
Join NSFM for a webinar exploring the Province’s updated 2025 Climate Change Risk Assessment, along with a local example from the Town of Truro. The session will highlight different approaches to climate risk assessment and how municipalities can tailor these tools to their unique needs.
Session Details: Wednesday, September 23 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Register: Click Here
Natural Resources & Energy Education Series
NSFM is pleased to introduce this new series of online sessions is designed to create opportunities for municipalities to connect with provincial departments and other partners working in Nova Scotia’s energy and natural resources sectors. Upcoming sessions:
- Mining in Nova Scotia: September 28, 12:00-1:30 PM
- Introduction to the IESO Nova Scotia: October 1, 12:00-1:00 PM
- Critical and Strategic Minerals Atlas Tutorial: October 19 or October 28, 12:00-12:45 PM
Additional sessions will be announced as details are confirmed.
Learn more and register: Natural Resources & Energy Education Series
Nominations open for the 2026 Board of Directors Election
The 2026 Nominations Committee is now accepting nominations for the following positions:
- President
- Vice President
- Regional Representatives for each NSFM Electoral Region
Nominations will be accepted until October 2. Click here for more information.
BCSF-CS Spotlight - Municipality of the District of Digby: Rural Broadband & Cellular
With the BCSF Community stream Rural Broadband project in the Municipality of the District of Digby, the communities of Doucetteville, Conway, and Smith’s Cove have joined the rest of the district in being able to work, bank, and connect with modern speed and reliability. Thanks to the Rural Broadband project led by the municipalities and the Western REN, the Digby area is one of the best places to live and work remotely. Read more here: BCSF Community stream Spotlight - Municipality of the District of Digby: Rural Broadband & Cellular
Municipal Consultations – Mandatory Orientation Training for Newly Elected Councillors
Bill 212, An Act Respecting Administrative Measures for Housing, received Royal Assent on April 9, 2026. Bill 212 introduces a requirement for municipalities to provide orientation training to newly elected councillors. The Minister of Municipal Affairs has the authority to make regulations respecting the content, format, and timing of the training, as well as prescribing who will be responsible for delivering it. It is anticipated that incoming regulations respecting new councillor orientation will be advanced ahead of the next municipal elections.
To ensure municipal perspectives are reflected in the development of these regulations, NSFM will host consultation sessions with members throughout October. These sessions will help identify current municipal orientation practices, opportunities, and barriers, and will inform the development of an orientation framework that is accessible, equitable, and realistic for both newly elected councillors and municipalities.
Members are encouraged to register for the session that best fits their schedule and region:
- Monday, Oct 5 | 9:00 – 11:00 am – Bridgewater, Best Western Plus Hotel & Convention Centre (registration form)
- Thursday, Oct 8 | 1:00 – 3:00 pm – Virtual via Microsoft Teams (webinar link)
- Tuesday, Oct 13 | 9:00 – 11:00 am – Truro, Best Western (registration form)
- Wednesday, Oct 14 | 9:00 – 11:00 am – Wolfville, Old Orchard Inn (registration form)
- Friday, Oct 16 | 9:00 – 11:00 am – Port Hawkesbury, Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre (registration form)
- Monday, Oct 26 | 9:00 – 11:00 am – Yarmouth, Rodd Grand (registration form)
- Thursday, Oct 29 | 1:00 – 3:00 pm - Virtual via Microsoft Teams (webinar link)
Contact:
Please contact Info@nsfm.ca for any questions about the sessions or registration.
