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  • South Side Ballfield to be Renamed

    There will be a renaming ceremony at the South Side Ballfield on August 17, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. The South Side Ballfield will be renamed the B.E. Blades Memorial Ballfield in recognition of Basil Blades.  A ceremonial ball game to commence the unvieling of the sign.  Everyone is welcome to attend. 

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  • Notice: Municipal Restrictions Due to Wildfires

    Due to the number of wildfires in Nova Scotia, the Province has taken measures to prevent additional fires by restricting travel and activities within the woods. All trails located within the Municipality of Barrington have been closed. This restriction also applies to access to camp site leases issued by the Municipality. Should additional information or clarification be required, please do…

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  • Nominations now open for Shelburne County Business and Community Development Awards

    Nominations now open for Shelburne County Business and Community Development Awards August 2, 2016 – Shelburne, NS – Community Business Development Corporation – Shelburne (CBDC) Nominations are now open for the annual Shelburne County Business and Community Development Awards.Nominations are being accepted in five categories this year, recognizing businesses and community organizations throughout Shelburne County who are committed to excellence…

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  • Province Announces Restrictions During Wildfires

      Province Announces Restrictions During Wildfires Department of Natural Resources August 8, 2016 3:10 PM As fire crews battle three wildfires in Nova Scotia the province is announcing measures to prevent additional fires. Natural Resources Minister Lloyd Hines announced that beginning at noon on Tuesday, Aug. 9, all travel and activities within the woods is restricted. This includes hiking, camping,…

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  • NS Marathon Half Marathon and 10km Results

    Results are posted. Congratulations to all on completing 46th Annual Nova Scotia Marathon, Half and 10k.

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  • Request for Proposals – McGray Avenue Boardwalk

    The Municipality of the District of BarringtonRequest for Proposal Number MoDB-1609 McGray Avenue – Boardwalk Sealed Tenders addressed to:Rob FrostChief Administrative OfficerMunicipality of the District of BarringtonPO Box 100Hwy 2447Barrington, NSB0W 1E0 marked Tender No. MoDB-1609 “McGray Avenue – Boardwalk” will be received until 2:00pmon Thursday, August 11, 2016.  Download full RFP Document Here

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  • Request for Proposals – Barrington River Trail Bridge

    The Municipality of the District of BarringtonTender Number MoDB-1608 Supply and Installation of Barrington River Trail Bridge PROJECT: Barrington River Trail Bridge,Barrington, NSContract MoDB 1608 – Bridge SuperstructureOWNER: Municipality of the District of Barrington2447 Highway No. 3PO Box 100Barrington, NSB0W 1E0 OWNER’S REPRESENTATIVES:Woodland Multi-Use Trail Association:c/o Mr. Sherman Embree1784 East Sable River RoadSable River, NS B0T 1V0e-mail: scembree@auracom.com Design Engineer:Bruce…

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  • Name Our Waterfront Development Park Contest!

    Name Our Waterfront Development Park Contest!

    Name Our Waterfront Development Park Contest! We are looking for a name for our newest waterfront development park, located on the Barrington Passage side of the Cape Sable Island Causeway, and we want your input! Tell us your name idea, why you think we should name it that, and your idea may be the winner! When completed, our project will…

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  • Request for Proposals – Paving of McGray Avenue Parking Lot

      The Municipality of the District of Barrington Tender Number MoDB-1607 Paving of McGray Avenue Parking Lot Sealed Tenders addressed to: Rob Frost Chief Administrative Officer Municipality of the District of Barrington PO Box 100 2447 Hwy 3 Barrington, NS B0W 1E0 marked Tender No. MoDB-1607 “Paving of McGray Avenue Parking Lot” will be received until 2:00pm on Thursday, July…

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