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We bring municipalities together and advance solutions to shared issues.

We facilitate collaboration

We connect municipalities with each other, with other organizations, other levels of government, and other provincial associations.

We facilitate education

We share best practices, explore creative solutions, and highlight new opportunities.

Latest Updates/News

  • BCSF-CS Spotlight - Municipality of the County of Richmond: Arichat’s Level-2 EV Charger

    BCSF-CS Spotlight - Municipality of the County of Richmond: Arichat’s Level-2 EV...

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    27 July 2026
    BCSF-CS Spotlight - Municipality of the County of Richmond: Arichat’s Level-2 EV Charger The Municipality of the County of Richmond recently invested in a Level 2 EV charger to support cleaner transportation while reflecting their commitment to access...
  • NSFM Climate Change Leaders Award

    NSFM Climate Change Leaders Award

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    27 July 2026
    Applications are now open for the 2026 NSFM Climate Change Leaders Award. Each year, this award recognizes Nova Scotia municipalities demonstrating leadership in climate change adaptation and/or mitigation through innovative initiatives, collaboratio...
  • Harassment Prevention and Safer Workplaces Together: Regulatory Updates and the Path Ahead

    Harassment Prevention and Safer Workplaces Together: Regulatory Updates and the...

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    07 July 2026
    Harassment Prevention and Safer Workplaces Together: Regulatory Updates and the Path Ahead (an NSFM Webinar) Presented by the Nova Scotia Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration Join us for a timely update on workplace harassment following the S...

Latest Funding Updates

  • New to the Portal: Cooperation with the Community Sector

    New to the Portal: Cooperation with the Community Sector

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    10 August 2026

    Canadian Heritage supports organizations working to strengthen the vitality and development of Canada’s official-language minority communities through activities, services, partnerships and community projects.

    Cooperation with the Community Sector — Com

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  • New to the Portal: Resilient Communities Through FireSmart (RCF)

    New to the Portal: Resilient Communities Through FireSmart (RCF)

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    10 August 2026

    The Resilient Communities Through FireSmart (RCF) Program provides funding to help Nova Scotia municipalities strengthen wildfire prevention and mitigation efforts. As part of a federal-provincial initiative, the program supports community capacity b

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  • Information Session: BCSF - Local Impact Stream

    Information Session: BCSF - Local Impact Stream

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    16 July 2026

    The Build Communities Strong Fund - Local Impact initiative is designed to help communities enhance the public spaces and systems Atlantic Canadians use every day by supporting a wide range of regionally significant infrastructure projects that impro

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The 2025 Nominations Committee is now accepting nominations for the following positions:

  1. President  
  2. Vice President
  3. Regional Representatives for each NSFM Electoral Region

Nominations will be accepted until October 3.

Nominations must be submitted in writing. Nominations must be signed by both a nominator and a seconder. Nominations must also include the written consent of the nominee. Elected Municipal Officials can nominate themselves, but nominations must be seconded by another Elected Municipal Official. To make a nomination to any Board position, Elected Municipal Officials can use the attached NSFM Nomination Form (Click Here).

Nominations for Regional Representatives can only be made and seconded by Elected Municipal Officials in the same Electoral Region. A list of Members Units is listed in the NSFM Board of Directors Electoral Regions (Click Here)

All Nominees should send in a photo of themselves, an explanation of their qualifications, and the reason why they are running for the Board position in question. This photo and information will be circulated in the Nominations Committee Report and included in the online platform and ballot. 

Nominations shall be submitted in writing to the Chair of the Nominations Committee. Nominations can be submitted through e-mail at info@nsfm.ca 

All Elected Municipal Officials will be able to cast their ballot during the voting period of October 27 at 8:00am to October 31 at 4:30pm.   

Please review the How to Participate in NSFM Board of Directors Elections guide for more information on how the 2025 nominations and election will take place. 

As stated in section 6 of the NSFM Elections Policy, an online voting system will be used as the default approach for conducting elections to the Board.

If an online voting system is not practical or accessible for a Member Unit, they can request that a physical polling station be arranged. Such requests will be considered by the Board of Directors at the September Board meeting. The deadline to make this request is September 12. 

The Nominations Committee Report will be circulated to the membership on October 10.  

Your 2025 Nominations Committee is listed below:
1) Brenda Chisholm-Beaton (Town of Port Hawkesbury), Chair
2) Phil Mooney (District of Yarmouth)
3) Amanda Mombourquette (County of Richmond)
4) Christina Sappington (County of Kings) 

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2026 Fall Conference
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2026 Fall Conference
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