Kings County, Nova Scotia

09/02/2026

The Municipality includes a newsletter with municipal updates with every tax bill. For a digital copy of the latest edition, please visit the Municipality’s website: https://ow.ly/Sjae50ZIcol.

09/01/2026

A Council meeting will immediately follow the 6 p.m. Public Hearing tonight. Join us in person at 181 Coldbrook Village Park Drive or follow along online here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQKV-ovUF38&list=PLEPipiL7HzbAPmy3JLfjm8o0HT93xPVtI&index=81

Here’s what’s on the agenda:

Public Hearing - https://ow.ly/qQl650ZGf8O

Council - https://ow.ly/HoxH50ZGfac

Agenda package can be found at: https://www.countyofkings.ca/govern...

08/31/2026

Want to try something new?

Learn the art of making Warak Anab—traditional Mediterranean grape leaves hand-rolled and filled with seasoned rice and beef.

September 19 | 2:00–4:00 PM
Sheffield Mills Community Hall
98 Black Hole Rd., Canning

Ages 15+
Cost: $20

✨ Spaces are limited — register early!

In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to prepare and roll your own grape leaves, make a batch to take home, and enjoy freshly cooked Warak Anab together.

All materials are provided.

If payment is an issue, please contact [email protected]

08/27/2026

A Council meeting will immediately follow the 6 p.m. Public Hearing on Sept. 1. Join us in person at 181 Coldbrook Village Park Drive or follow along online at www.countyofkings.ca

Here’s what’s on the agenda:

Public Hearing - https://ow.ly/qQl650ZGf8O

Council - https://ow.ly/HoxH50ZGfac

08/27/2026

For the latest news from the Municipality of the County of Kings, including a reminder of upcoming fall tax bills, invites to community events, funding announcements and more, check out the latest edition of MOK Today. Read all about it and subscribe to receive this e-newsletter once a month here: https://mailchi.mp/f9ec9c374c26/mok-today-e-newsletter-for-september-2026

08/26/2026

The Public Boat Launch at Aylesford Lake Beach will temporarily be closed from 8 p.m. Aug. 29 until 3 p.m. Aug. 30. The closure will help ensure THE BIG SWIM in support of Brigadoon Village on Aug. 30 is a safe event for swimmers and safety crews alike.

Swimmers will be starting and ending from The BIG SWIM Dock at Brigadoon Village and have a choice of three possible distances: 1km, 5km and 10km (see attached course maps). The event’s Water Safety Team (boats and operators, kayakers, lifeguards, and cap checkers on floating docks) will be out on the water that morning starting at 7:30 a.m. until all swimmers are out of the bigger lake at approximately 3 p.m. There will be swimmers in the water between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. During this time, we ask for no extra boat traffic in the area to help keep the boundaries of the course secure, the swimmers safe, and the amount of wake for the swimmers at a minimum. The Aylesford Lake Public Boat Launch will be closed on Sunday from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., and there will be a RCMP patrol boat onsite.

The courses will be marked by a variety of bright buoys, barrels, and floating docks. These will start appearing in the lake in the afternoon Aug. 29. We thank everyone for their cooperation and support of this fantastic event.

08/25/2026

There will be a Public Hearing on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers (181 Coldbrook Village Park Drive). Council intends to consider at its next meeting, and if deemed advisable, approve the following:

(1) Land Use By-law Map Amendment to rezone PIDs 55552772 and 55552780 on Mayhew Drive in Greenwood from the Residential One Unit (R1) Zone to the Residential One and Two Unit (R2) Zone to permit Semi-Detached Dwelling. - File # 26-06

Anyone wishing to speak on the matter is welcome to attend and address Council. Visual presentations, such as PowerPoint, and written submissions must be delivered to the Municipality before noon on the business day before the hearing.

Copies of applications are posted on the Municipal website and may also be viewed in the Municipal Complex from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

For more information, contact Planner Melissa Chunick at [email protected] or 902-690-6173.

If the meeting is cancelled for any reason, the meeting will be scheduled to occur directly before the rescheduled Council meeting. Accommodations are available for this meeting, please submit your request at www.countyofkings.ca/accommodationsrequest

08/25/2026

The Waterville Community Pool opens for another fun season Sept. 21. More details below…

Pool Opening September 21, 2026

The Waterville Youth Facility Pool will be opening Monday September 21st for another year of aquatic programming. Please stay tuned for a full schedule and more details on program registration.

Questions, contact the Recreation Team at [email protected].

08/24/2026

There's still time to get out and paddle on Aylesford Lake before equipment loans end Aug. 28. More details below...

FREE KAYAK & PADDLEBOARD LOANS
Ending August 28 for the 2026 season

As the summer season winds down and our students head back to school, we want to say a BIG THANK YOU to everyone who helped make this another fun and successful lake season!

We hope you enjoyed getting out on the water with us this summer!

Follow us for more Fall & Winter Recreation offerings!

08/24/2026

The 2026 season is winding down at Aylesford Lake Public Beach. Paddle equipment loans end on Aug. 28 and the last day for lifeguarding services is Sept. 7. Don't miss out on your chance to squeeze in another beach day before this popular recreation site, including the Boat Launch, closes for the season on Sept. 24. For more about Aylesford Public Lake Beach, visit the Municipality's website: https://www.countyofkings.ca/living-in-kings/parks-recreation/Aylesford-Lake-Beach