Paper Hearings

Matters not requiring in-person oral hearings are listed below. Those wishing to participate in these proceedings should respond by the dates indicated in the notices.

• Notice of Paper Hearing - Facility Association (M12446, M12447 and M12448)

  This is a paper hearing on Facility Association's applications to change its existing rates and risk-classification system for private passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, and taxis.

• Notice of Application - Town of Amherst (M12383)

  The Town of Amherst has requested a change to its shared boundary with the Municipality of the County of Cumberland. The change would allow a lot spanning 47 hectares that is owned by Shaw Rural Housing Ltd. to be fully included within the Town of Amherst, so it can be developed with town services.

• Hearing Order - Halifax Regional Water Commission (M12348)

  IN THE MATTER OF the HALIFAX REGIONAL WATER COMMISSION'S 2025 Institutional Capacity Report...

• Notice of Paper Hearing - Halifax Regional Water Commission (M12205)

  This is a paper hearing on Halifax Water's application to spend a total of $69,275,000 on infrastructure improvements as part of the Windsor Street Exchange Redevelopment Project.

  The amount includes $4,505,000 in previously approved funding for design work, plus $64,769,000 in estimated construction costs.

• Notice of Paper Hearing - Halifax Regional Water Commission (M12153)

  This is a paper hearing on Halifax Water's application for approval of Phase 2, Part 2 of the Sullivan’s Pond Storm Sewer Replacement, for a total project cost of $19,249,000.

• Notice of Paper Hearing - Halifax Regional Water Commission (M11672)

  This is a paper hearing on Halifax Water's application for approval of the replacement of Mt. Edward Reservoir #1, for a total project cost of $23,744,000.

Oral Hearings

The following notices provide details of upcoming oral hearings, including deadlines for those wishing to participate.

January 2026

• January 20 - Rebecca Timmons and Andrea Patchett (M12537)

  IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLEAL by REBECCA TIMMONS AND ANDREA PATCHETT from the decision of Pictou Town Council to approve a development agreement allowing a maximum 12-unit residential development at 85 Union Street, Pictou, Nova Scotia...

February 2026

• February 4 - Lisa MacIntyre-Smith et al (M12482)

  IN THE MATTER OF AN APPEAL by LISA MACINTYRE-SMITH ET AL from a decision of the Chief Administrative Officer for the Halifax Regional Municipality to approve a modification to the restrictive covenant allowing a four unit building at 6 Ramsbrook Court, Halifax...

• February 18 - East Hants Water Utility (M12543)

  IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION by the EAST HANTS WATER UTILITY for approval of amendment to its Schedule of Rates and Charges for Water and Water Services and amendments to its Schedule of Rules and Regulations...

• February 23 - Town of New Glasgow Water Utility (M12568)

  IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION by the TOWN OF NEW GLASGOW WATER UTILITY for approval of a 2025 Rate Application...

March 2026

• March 19 - Town of Annapolis Royal (M12643)

  This is a public hearing on the Town of Annapolis Royal's application to adjust its rates for water and water services, and amend its Schedule of Rules and Regulations.

• March 23 - Solterre Inc. (M12612)

  IN THE MATTER OF AN APPEAL by SOLTERRE INC. from a decision of Lunenburg Town Council to refuse an application for a Land Use By-Law Amendment respecting property located at Brook Street, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia...

• March 26 - Arjun Lal o/a Alpha Travel & Tours (M12671)

  IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION of ARJUN LAL O/A ALPHA TRAVEL & TOURS for the issue of a Motor Carrier License...

April 2026

• April 7 - Kentville Water Commission

  This is a public hearing on Kentville Water Commission's application to adjust its rates for water and water services, and amend its Schedule of Rules and Regulations.

• April 28 - Attic Cabaret (M12406)

  IN THE MATTER OF alleged violations of Sections 52(1), 64(1), 76 of the Liquor Licensing Regulations and Section 48(1)(f) of the Liquor Control Act by Grafton Street Restaurant Limited carrying on business as Attic Cabaret...