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 - Halifax Regional Water Commission (M12205)

  This is a 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 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 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.

June 2026

• June 1 – Treasured Memories In-Home Nursing Care (M11693)

  This is a hearing about whether Treasured Memories In-Home Nursing Care can proceed with its appeal before the Nova Scotia Assessment Appeal Tribunal for a commercial property in Yarmouth.

• June 2 - Adi and Doron Fleisher (M12682)

  This is a hearing for Adi and Doron Fleisher’s appeal of a North West Community Council decision approving a Land Use By-Law amendment in Planning District 4 (Prospect) and entering into a development agreement allowing for a stargazing facility at 5933 Prospect Road in Big Lake.

• June 3 - Municipality of the County of Antigonish (M12644) AMENDED

  This is a hearing on the Municipality of the County of Antigonish's application to change the boundaries of its polling districts and keep the number of councillors at ten (10). 

  The evening session on June 3, 2026 is cancelled.

• June 9 - GNF Commercial Management Limited and United Gulf Construction Inc. (M12750)

  This is a hearing for GNF Commercial Management Ltd. and United Gulf Construction Inc.’s appeal of an HRM Development Officer’s decision to refuse an application for a development permit for 1232 Bedford Highway in Halifax.

July 2026

• July 3 - Town of Stellarton Water Utility (M12805) Amended

  This is a hearing on the Town of Stellarton Water Utility’s application to change its water rates and charges and make changes to its rules and regulations.

• July 13 - George Haralabakos (M12824)

  IN THE MATTER OF AN APPEAL by GEORGE HARALABAKOS from a decision of Chester Municipal Council refusing a development agreement and rezoning request from Settlement Residential 2 Zone to Mixed Use Zone affecting property at Highway 2, Simms Settlement...

August 2026

• August 10 - Doug and Crystal Vezina (M12815)

  IN THE MATTER OF AN APPEAL by DOUG AND CRYSTAL VEZINA from the Decision of a Development Officer for the Municipality of the County of Annapolis refusing an application for a development permit at 622 Hampton Mountain Road, Clarence West...

September 2026

• September 9 - Andrew and Irina Bardon (M11031) AMENDED

  This is a hearing on Andrew and Irina Bardon’s application to determine compensation owed to them by the Town of Mahone Bay for three parcels of land.

October 2026

• October 6 - Grafton Street Restaurant Limited o/a Attic Cabaret (M12406) Amended

  This is a hearing about an appeal by Grafton Street Restaurant Ltd., which operates under the name Attic Cabaret. The appeal challenges the Executive Director of Alcohol, Gaming, Fuel, and Tobacco’s decision to impose disciplinary action for alleged violations of Sections 44(1) and (2), 52(1), 64(1), and 76 of the Liquor Licensing Regulations, and Section 48(1)(f) of the Liquor Control Act.

  The hearing will begin on Oct. 6, 2026, after being rescheduled from an earlier date.