Municipality of East Hants

Jr.B - East Hants Bitar's Ristorante Penguins host Brookfield Elks
2025-09-05 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Halifax) | East Hants Sportsplex, Keith Miller Arena, 1076 Highway 2, Lantz, Nova Scotia, B2S 1M8, Canada

Jr.B - East Hants Penguins host Sackville Blazers
2025-09-06 19:00 - 22:00 | East Hants Sportsplex, Keith Miller Arena, 1076 Highway 2, Lantz, Nova Scotia, B2S 1M8, Canada

Explore Your Own Backyard
2025-09-13 10:00 - 13:00 | Burntcoat Head Park, 45 Faulkner Lane, Noel, Nova Scotia, B0N 2C0, Canada
When was the last time you visited the site of the world’s highest recorded tides? The Municipality of East Hants invites you to come explore all that Burntcoat Head Park has to offer this September 13!

FREE activities from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. include:• Hot dog BBQ, snacks and refreshments from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (or until supplies last)• Ocean floor exploration and scavenger hunt• Recreation games for kids and families• Education and outreach with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) to learn more about Burntcoat’s species at risk, the Atlantic Mud-Piddock

RSVP to this free event on Facebook

After exploring Burntcoat Head Park, continue your adventure along the shore on Highway 215:

The Fundy Tidal Interpretive Centre in South Maitland
Beyond the Wharf Artisans (located at Dawson Dowell Park)
Gallery 215 in Selma
Lower Selma Museum
Walton Lighthouse, the last original lighthouse on the Minas Basin
and more! Ask our friendly Visitor Experience Staff in the lighthouse to plan the rest of your day.

Safe ocean floor access on September 13 is from 8:48 a.m. to 2:48 p.m. Low tide is 11:48 a.m. and high tide is 5:50 p.m.

Executive Committee Meeting
2025-09-16 09:00 - 16:00 | Lloyd E. Matheson Centre, Council Chambers, 15 Commerce Court, Elmsdale, Nova Scotia, B2S 3K5, Canada
View meeting agenda (when available)

Regular Meeting of Council (Policy & In Camera)
2025-09-16 16:00 - 16:30 | Lloyd E. Matheson Centre, Council Chambers, 15 Commerce Court, Elmsdale, Nova Scotia, B2S 3K5, Canada

Drinking Water Vouchers Drop-off
2025-09-18 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-09-25 15:00 - 17:00 | Mount Uniacke Fire Hall, 654 Highway 1, Nova Scotia, B0N 1Z0, Canada
Due to drought conditions, East Hants Emergency Management will be at the Mount Uniacke Fire Hall to provide vouchers for bottled water to households needing safe drinking water.
If your household is in need, please stop by.

Executive Committee Meeting Extension
2025-09-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Lloyd E. Matheson Centre, Council Chambers, 15 Commerce Court, Elmsdale, Nova Scotia, B2S 3K5, Canada

Jr.B – East Hants Bitar’s Ristorante Penguins host Windsor Oxen
2025-09-19 19:30 - 22:00 | East Hants Sportsplex, Keith Miller Arena, 1076 Highway 2, Lantz, Nova Scotia, B2S 1M8, Canada

Jr.B – East Hants Penguins host Brookfield Elks
2025-09-20 19:30 - 22:00 | East Hants Sportsplex, Keith Miller Arena, 1076 Highway 2, Lantz, Nova Scotia, B2S 1M8, Canada

U16AAA – Martello Buccaneers host Fundy Thunder
2025-09-21 16:30 - 19:00 | East Hants Sportsplex, Keith Miller Arena, 1076 Highway 2, Lantz, Nova Scotia, B2S 1M8, Canada

Fraud Prevention Workshop
2025-09-23 10:00 - 11:30 | East Hants Aquatic Centre, Community Room, 14 Commerce Court, Elmsdale, Nova Scotia, B2S 3K5, Canada
Join the Municipality of East Hants and the East Hants Chamber of Commerce for an in-person workshop on fraud prevention best practices and cyber security.
Session led by Jennifer Fisher, Senior Manager Business Operations – RBC Atlantic Region

Advice to help identify and prevent fraud risk.

Learn about other services offered by the Municipality of East Hants –Business Development team and the East Hants Chamber of Commerce.

To register for this free workshop, please complete the following form:

Drinking Water & Vouchers Drop-off
2025-09-23 11:00 - 13:00 | Walton Shore Volunteer Fire Department, 4281 Walton Woods Rd, Walton, Nova Scotia, B0N 2R0, Canada
Due to drought conditions, East Hants Emergency Management will be at the Walton Shore Volunteer Fire Department to provide free drinking water and water vouchers to households needing safe drinking water.
If your household is in need, please stop by.

Drinking Water & Vouchers Drop-off
2025-09-23 13:30 - 15:00 | Kennetcook District Fire Hall, 32 Martin Walsh Road, Nova Scotia, B0N 2R0, Canada
Due to drought conditions, East Hants Emergency Management will be at the Kennetcook District Fire Department to provide free drinking water and water vouchers to households needing safe drinking water.
If your household is in need, please stop by.

Regular Meeting of Council
2025-09-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Lloyd E. Matheson Centre, Council Chambers, 15 Commerce Court, Elmsdale, Nova Scotia, B2S 3K5, Canada

Public Hearings for PLN24-015 & Community Plan Updates
2025-09-24 19:30 - 21:00 | Lloyd E. Matheson Centre, Council Chambers, 15 Commerce Court, Elmsdale, Nova Scotia, B2S 3K5, Canada
The Municipality of East Hants will be holding a Public Hearing regarding the following applications:

PLN24-015: Development Agreement Amendment – Lantz
Application from Clayton Developments Ltd. to amend their development agreement for Kiln Creek. The application includes a request for an additional 100 residential units, including more apartment units and townhomes. Also included is a request for a self-storage building and townhomes with 16ft frontages.

Official Community Plan Amendments – Accessory Dwelling Units
Amendments to the East Hants Land Use Bylaw to amend the minimum lot area requirements and the design requirements for Accessory Dwelling Units.

Official Community Plan Amendments – Stormwater Management
Amendments are proposed to the Municipal Planning Strategy and Subdivision Bylaw to require stormwater management plans for all tentative plans of subdivision including private and public roads in unserviced areas of East Hants.

The Public Hearing will be held on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 beginning at 7:45 p.m. at the Lloyd E. Matheson Centre, 15 Commerce Court, Elmsdale. It will also be livestreamed: easthants.ca/livestream.
At the Hearing, Council will consider presentations from persons regarding the proposal.
To view the staff reports, visit easthants.ca/planning-applications or for further information please contact: planning@easthants.ca or 902-883-6128.

Regular Meeting of Council Extension
2025-09-25 19:00 - 21:30 | Lloyd E. Matheson Centre, Council Chambers, 15 Commerce Court, Elmsdale, Nova Scotia, B2S 3K5, Canada

Jr.B – East Hants Penguins host Sackville Blazers
2025-09-26 19:30 - 22:00 | East Hants Sportsplex, Keith Miller Arena, 1076 Highway 2, Lantz, Nova Scotia, B2S 1M8, Canada

Household Hazardous Waste & Paper Shred Event
2025-09-27 09:00 - 12:00 | Mount Uniacke Fire Hall, 654 Highway 1, Nova Scotia, B0N 1Z0, Canada
Are you looking to securely destroy your confidential papers? Do you have leftover cleaners, solvents and chemicals you want to dispose of?
Bring them to one of our annual fall Residential Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) mobile drop-off and Paper Shredding events.
The following outlines how to bring your materials to us:

Ensure all containers are sealed securely.
Transport materials in the trunk of your car or back of your truck.
Bring materials in open-topped boxes (we can return these to you).
Please make sure all propane tanks have the valves closed and that there is plenty of ventilation in your vehicle.
We recommend you wear gloves when handling products.
Follow traffic signs and instructions at the mobile events to ensure the safety of everyone.

The following will not be accepted at the events:

Explosives, fireworks, and ammunition
Empty paint cans (please put out for regular collection)
Medical waste
PCB containing products & radioactive waste
Commercial waste or any unknown waste (anything without a label)

Please follow traffic signs and instructions at the events to ensure the safety of yourself and others.

Household Hazardous Waste & Paper Shred Event
2025-09-27 14:00 - 17:00 | Rawdon Fire Hall, 3869 Highway 14, Nova Scotia, B0N 2N0, Canada

Jr.C – East Hants Ryson Construction Penguins host Sackville Knights
2025-09-27 17:30 - 20:00 | East Hants Sportsplex, Keith Miller Arena, 1076 Highway 2, Lantz, Nova Scotia, B2S 1M8, Canada

Jr.C – East Hants Ryson Construction Penguins host South West Storm
2025-09-28 19:00 - 21:30 | East Hants Sportsplex, Keith Miller Arena, 1076 Highway 2, Lantz, Nova Scotia, B2S 1M8, Canada
