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 (M12913) AMENDED

  IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION by the HALIFAX REGIONAL WATER COMMISSION for Approval of Authorization to Overspend on the Sullivan's Pond Storm Sewer Replacement Phase 2, Part 2 Project...

• 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.

September 2026

• September 3 - Village of Baddeck Water Utility (M12949)

  IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION by the VILLAGE OF BADDECK 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...

• 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.

• September 23 - GNF Commercial Management Limited and United Gulf Construction Inc. (M12750) AMENDED

  IN THE MATTER OF AN APPEAL by GNF COMMERCIAL MANAGEMENT LIMITED AND UNITED GULF CONSTRUCTION INC. from a decision of a Development Officer for the Halifax Regional Municipality to refuse an application for a development permit respecting property located at 1232 Bedford Highway...

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.

• October 21 - Robert Scott and Aiden Scott (M12928) AMENDED

  IN THE MATTER OF AN APPEAL by ROBERT SCOTT AND AIDEN SCOTT from a Decision of Council for the Town of Kentville refusing an application for a Land Use By-Law Amendment allowing rezoning from One and Two Unit Dwellings (R2) Zone to Medium Density Residential (R3) Zone for 172 Main Street, Kentville...

• October 26 - Zagros Nova Home Developments Ltd. (M12945)

  IN THE MATTER OF AN APPEAL by ZAGROS NOVA HOME DEVELOPMENTS LTD. from a decision of North West Council refusing an application for a heritage development agreement respecting a multi-unit residential addition to property at 1262 Bedford Highway (Honeycote), Halifax Regional Municipality...

December 2026

• December 7 - Halifax Regional Water Commission (M12978)

  IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION by the HALIFAX REGIONAL WATER COMMISSION for approval of a revised Regional Development Charge for Water and Water Infrastructure and for approval of amendments to its Schedule of Rates, Rules and Regulations for Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Services...