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02/12/2026

We are heartbroken by the tragic events that occurred in British Columbia earlier this week.

We extend our deepest condolences to all those affected. Our thoughts are with the victims, their families, and the community of Tumbler Ridge as they mourn this profound and unimaginable loss. Being a small, rural community much like our own, this tragedy hits close to home and is a reminder of how connected communities like ours truly are.

As a sign of solidarity, our flag was lowered to half-mast yesterday in honour of the people of Tumbler Ridge and all British Columbians as they grieve.

01/02/2026

𝙉𝙚𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙍𝙚𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙖 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙗𝙡𝙚𝙢? 𝙒𝙚’𝙧𝙚 𝙃𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙃𝙚𝙡𝙥!

If you’ve got an issue related to a municipal service, our Municipal Helpdesk makes it easy to let us know.

Just visit: helpdesk.barringtonmunicipality.com/report
You can submit a report right from your phone or computer using a simple online form. This helps us respond faster and keep things running smoothly.

Prefer to speak with someone directly?
Call us at 902-637-2015

Thank you for helping us keep the Municipality running safely and efficiently!

12/27/2025

Batteries power so much of our daily lives, but when they’re stored or disposed of improperly, they can create serious safety risks — including fires. This puts not only households at risk, but also waste collectors and recycling facilities.

You can help keep everyone safe by following a few simple tips:
• Never store new and used batteries together
• Store batteries in a cool, dry place
• Keep batteries out of reach of children
• Tape or cover battery terminals before recycling
• Avoid damaging batteries and keep them away from metal objects
• Use approved recycling programs like Call2Recycle
• Take damaged batteries to a hazardous waste facility, such as our C&D Site

Batteries do not belong in household garbage.

To learn more about safe battery recycling and local drop-off options, visit:
https://recycleyourbatteries.ca/

Thank you for helping keep our community, collection crews, and facilities safe.

12/13/2025

Did you hear? We can recycle even more!

Big changes to recycling in Nova Scotia are now in effect!
As of December 1, 2025, everyone in Nova Scotia can recycle the same curbside materials, no matter where you live.

You can now recycle even more items, including:
Frozen juice containers
Deodorant & toothpaste tubes
Coffee cups
Ice cream tubs

These items go in:
Blue Bag #1 – recycling containers
Blue Bag #2 – paper & boxboard

This is a big step toward a cleaner, more consistent, and more sustainable recycling system for our province.

12/12/2025

We are incredibly proud to celebrate Jaylee MacKinnon, who has officially been named to Team Canada’s U18 Women’s National Team!

Representing her hometown on the national stage is an extraordinary achievement, and Jaylee’s hard work, dedication, and passion for the game have truly paid off. She’ll be wearing the maple leaf with pride at the 2026 IIHF U18 Women’s World Championship, right here in Nova Scotia.

Congratulations Jaylee!

12/10/2025

We’re Hiring! Join Our Recreation Services Team!

With the Barrington RecPlex opening soon, we’re growing our Recreation Services team and seeking energetic, community-minded individuals to help us deliver top-notch programs and services.

We currently have two positions available:
Customer Service Representative – Recreation Complex
Full-Time & Part-Time Positions Available

We’re looking for someone who enjoys working with the public and thrives in a busy environment. This role is often the first point of contact for visitors and supports:
✔ Facility bookings
✔ Program registrations
✔ Equipment lending
✔ Membership services
✔ Recreation events & programming

Strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills are a must.

Recreation Facility Attendant
Part-Time / Casual

Help us keep our facilities safe, clean, and welcoming! Duties include:
✔ Ice surface maintenance
✔ General facility upkeep
✔ Custodial tasks
✔ Supporting daily operations

This role requires someone reliable, comfortable working independently or as part of a team, and able to handle physical tasks. Evening and weekend availability is an asset.

Interested?
Submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected]
A copy of either job description is available upon request.
More details can be found here: https://barringtonmunicipality.com/Municipal-Services/job-opportunities

Come be part of an exciting new chapter in recreation for our community!

12/04/2025

We know that poor cell signal is a major concern for many residents, and the Municipality is taking steps to advocate for better coverage in our area. To support our efforts, we’ve launched a petition to show just how important this issue is to our community.

There are two versions of the petition, one paper and one electronic. Both contain the exact same information, but are separate, so you can choose to sign either one or both if you wish.

You can sign the paper version at the following locations:

▪ Anthony's Food Market & Pizzeria
▪ Woods Harbour Community Centre
▪ Phil Scott's Fuels
▪ Petro Canada
▪ Irving
▪ Sandy Wickens Memorial Arena
▪ Clark's Harbour Red & White
▪ Vernon d'Eon Fishing Supplies (661 South Side Road)
▪ Riverside Convenience
▪ J. Kenney Garage

You can sign the online version here: https://www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/Petition/Details?Petition=e-6913

The petitions will remain open for signatures until the beginning of January.

Your participation will help us make a stronger case to service providers and government partners to improve cellular coverage across the municipality. Thank you for adding your voice!

11/17/2025

A friendly reminder that Municipality of Barrington property taxes are due on or before November 30, 2025.

Ways to pay:
Online or phone banking
At your bank (check with your branch)
Credit card online: https://bit.ly/3bZfluC
Cheque or money order (drop box at the Municipal Administrative Centre)
By mail to P.O. Box 100, 2447 Highway 3, Barrington, NS B0W 1E0
In-person at the Municipal Administrative Centre (by cash, cheque, debit).

Questions or haven’t received your bill?
[email protected]
902-637-2015

Thank you for your prompt payment.

11/01/2025

Don’t forget — clocks “fall back” this weekend!
Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 2nd. Remember to set your clocks back one hour before you head to bed on Saturday night.

It’s also a great time to check your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors to make sure they’re working properly and have fresh batteries.

Enjoy the extra hour of sleep!

10/31/2025

The Municipality of Barrington is now accepting applications for a Recreation Facility Attendant.

This position helps ensure our recreation facilities are safe, clean, and welcoming for all users. Duties include:
Ice surface maintenance
Facility upkeep and repairs
Custodial and general maintenance tasks

The ideal candidate will:
Be organized and dependable
Have strong communication and customer service skills
Be comfortable working independently or as part of a team
Be able to handle physically demanding work
Be available to work evenings and weekends

Previous experience in a recreation or facility environment will be considered an asset.

Deadline to apply: November 14, 2025, at 4:30 p.m.
Send your resume and cover letter to [email protected]

A copy of the full job description is available upon request.
More details can be found here: https://barringtonmunicipality.com/Municipal-Services/job-opportunities

Join our team and help keep our recreation spaces ready for the community to enjoy!

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6739 Highway 3
Woods Harbour, NS
B0W2E0

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