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Internet Project Announced in Barrington
Today, the Province of Nova Scotia and Develop Nova Scotia announced a series of major Internet projects which have been awarded as part of theInternet for Nova Scotia Initiative. The initiative, aimed to help connect more communities, homes and businesses to Internet across the province, was the result of a $193 million investment by the Provincial government in 2018. For…
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Council for a Day Winners Announced
February 5, 2020FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECOUNCIL FOR A DAY CONTEST WINNERS ANNOUNCED BARRINGTON, NS, – To participate in celebrating Municipal Awareness Week, the Municipality of Barrington launched a Council for a Day contest in November 2019. Thiscontest was open to all Grade 5 students enrolled in a school in the Municipality and would see five winners chosen based on their ideas…
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Holiday Waste Collection
Holiday Waste Collection Please note that the only change to our regular waste pick-up schedule over the holiday will be on Wednesday, December 25th, 2019. No waste will be picked up on Christmas Day, collection day will be skipped and the regular schedule will resume the following week.
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Employment Opportunity – Physical Activity Coordinator
Employment Opportunity The Municipality of Barrington requires an experienced, enthusiastic, and career-minded person to fill the role of Physical Activity Coordinator. The Physical Activity Coordinator is responsible for the coordination and implementation of the Physical Activity Strategy and for the overall promotion,operation, and development of physical activity programs and services of the Recreation Department.
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Photo Contest
Municipality of Barrington Photo Contest The Municipality of Barrington is now accepting photos for their Photo Contest. All entries must be photographs taken within the Municipality of Barrington. CATEGORIES Scenic Beauty – beauty shots of landscapes, nature, seascapes, fishing villages, lighthouses, etc Lobster – capture the essence of the Lobster Capital of Canada History – showcasing our rich heritage, history and…
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Council for a Day Contest
Council for a Day Contest It is well known that youth activities are proven to be one of the most popular and effective Awareness Week activities. Therefore, we would like to launch a Council for a Day contest. Here is how it will work: • The contest will be open to all Grade 5 students attending a school in…
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C & D Landfill Winter Hours
Please take note that the Construction & Demolition Debris Landfill Site located at #1138, Hwy 103, Clyde River will be operating under our winter hours, effective December 1st, 2019. Hours of operation effective December 1, 2019 are as follows :Dec 1 – April 1Monday – Friday – 8am – 4pm Every 2nd and 4th Saturday8am – 12pm
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Christmas at the Causeway
November 14 – December 14, 2019 Our Winter Christmas at the Causeway is a celebration of both Christmas and a kick off for our Lobster Season. Come visit and see our giant Lobster Trap Christmas Tree! The Tree is located at the Cape Sable Island Causeway and is decorated with buoys of present day fishermen and in memory of those…
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Tender for Janitorial Services
The Municipality of the District of Barrington (“Municipality”) invites tenders to provide janitorial services for a three-year period at various municipal buildings located throughout the municipality. Tenders will be received up to 2:00 pm., local time, Thursday, November 28, 2019 in a sealed opaque envelope plainly marked “Tender No. MODB1907 – 2020 to 2022 Municipal Janitorial Services.”
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Employment Opportunity – Casual Administrative Assistant
Casual Administrative Assistant Employment The Municipality of Barrington periodically requires casual administrative assistant to fill short term vacancies in the Municipal Office. Interested individuals may submit a resume to the undersigned outlining education, experience and qualifications. The Municipality will review these resumes and select the most suitable candidate.