General
- Files are provided in searchable Portable Document Format (PDF). To view these files, you will need a PDF reader.
- Some hearings are broadcast online. Details on upcoming sessions and how to connect are available here.
- The Board regularly posts about upcoming hearings on Bluesky and LinkedIn.
Notices of Hearing for Residential Assessment Appeals
Hearing notices for residential property assessment appeals are available in the Matters and Evidence database, typically found under the “Other Documents” tab of each proceeding.
Notices of Motor Carrier Applications
- Notice of application from Kings Transit Authority (M12368) to amend its Motor Carrier License (No. P02825).
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.
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 (M12236)
IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION by HALIFAX REGIONAL WATER COMMISSION (HALIFAX WATER) requesting to amend Section 51(A) of Halifax Water Regulations...
Notice of Paper Hearing - Halifax Regional Water Commission (M12205)
This is a paper hearing on Halifax Water's an 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)
IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION by HALIFAX REGIONAL WATER COMMISSION for approval of the Sullivan's Pond Storm Sewer Replacement - Phase 2, Part 2 for a total project cost of $19,249,000...
Notice of Paper Hearing - Halifax Regional Water Commission (M11672)
IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION by HALIFAX REGIONAL WATER COMMISSION for approval of the replacement of Mt. Edward Reservoir #1, for a total project cost $23,744,000...
Oral Hearings
The following Notices provide details of upcoming oral hearings including deadlines for those wishing to participate.
July 2025
July 30 - Town of Oxford (M12239)
IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION by the TOWN OF OXFORD, on behalf of its 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...
August 2025
August 21 - Kings Transit Authority (M12368)
This is a public hearing on Kings Transit Authority's application to amend its motor carrier license (P02825).
August 26 - The PEI Car Rental Company (M12271)
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION of THE PEI CAR RENTAL COMPANY INC. for the issue of an Extra Provincial Operating License...
September 2025
September 3 - David Burke (M12321)
IN THE MATTER OF AN APPEAL by DAVID BURKE from a decision of Amherst Town Council to approve a Development Agreement to allow construction of two 16-unit and three 8-unit apartment buildings at 112 West Victoria Street, Amherst...
September 15 - Halifax Regional Water Commission (M12257) Amended
This is a public hearing on Halifax Water's application to increase the average residential bill by 16.2% on January 1, 2026, and raise rates by another 17.6% on April 1, 2026. These proposed rates include increases to the amount charged for water, wastewater, and stormwater.
The filing date for Letters of Comment and Requests to Speak from the public has been extended to Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
September 23 - Spectacle Lake Land Holdings Inc. (M12042) Amended
IN THE MATTER OF AN APPEAL by SPECTACLE LAKE LAND HOLDINGS INC. from a decision of a Development Officer of the Town of Bridgwater denying its application for tentative subdivision approval respecting property at 182 and 186 North Street, Bridgewater...
October 2025
October 9 - Regional Municipality of Queens (M12363)
IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION by the REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF QUEENS, on behalf of its Water Utility, for approval of an amendment to its Schedule of Rates and Charges for Water and Water Services...