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Building Stronger Communities: Fall/Winter 2026 Edition
The Fall/Winter 2026 edition of Atlantic Municipal Magazine is now available, featuring stories, insights and perspectives from across Atlantic Canada’s municipal landscape. Explore the issues shaping local government, the innovative work happening in communities, and the people helping build stronger municipalities across the region. Read the full edition
BCSF-CS Spotlight - Municipality of the County of Cumberland: Cape d'Or Lighthouse Upgrades
The Municipality of the County of Cumberland recognizes how important the Cape d’Or Lighthouse is in attracting visitors to the region. Through BCSF Community stream funding, the Municipality has invested in preserving the lighthouse and improving access to the site. Learn more about the project in our latest spotlight: 2026 BCSF Community stream Spotlight - Municipality of the County of Cumberland: Cape d'Or Lighthouse Upgrades
Nova Scotia Power: Vegetation Management Program - a NSFM Webinar
Join Nova Scotia Power for an overview of our vegetation management program and its role in supporting a safe, reliable, and resilient power system. Learn how vegetation management work is planned and delivered, how we engage with landowners and communities, and how these efforts help reduce outages and improve storm preparedness across Nova Scotia.
Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, October 6
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Online
This webinar is for NSFM members only to Register: Click Here
Speakers:
Keith O'Callaghan, Senior Manager, Reliability, Distribution & Vegetation Management Be, Nova Scotia Power
Charlene MacMullin, Director, Reliability, Nova Scotia Power
Jason Lyver, Vegetation Management, Nova Scotia Power
Emily MacNeil, Senior Manager, Government Relations, Nova Scotia Power
Aimee Terrio, Government Relations Advisor, Nova Scotia Power
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
