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Notice of Public Hearing: April 23, 2026

Published: March 20, 2026

Posted on Website: March 20, 2026

Notice of Public Hearing - April 23, 2026

The Council of Municipality of the District of Argyle will be holding a public hearing to consider the following:

De-Registration of a Municipal Heritage Property – 10 Rickers Road, Robets Island PID# 90051251

The Municipality has received an application to de-register a municipal heritage property. Under Section 16 of the Heritage Property Act, Council will be hosting a Public Hearing on the topic.

The public hearing will take place in Council Chambers at 5 Rue J. E. Hatfield Court in Tusket on Thursday, April 23, 2026, beginning at 6:30 p.m. All persons with an interest in these matters are invited to participate by:

• Attending the public hearing in person
• Providing a written submission or question before 5:00 pm on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by mail to 5 J. E. Hatfield Court, PO Box 10, Tusket, NS, B0W 3M0. Written submissions are distributed to all Councillors and considered at the time of their decision.

For further information regarding the application, please contact the office via email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by phone at (902) 648-2623.

Alain D. Muise, CPA

Chief Administrative Officer

Tax Sale - February 11, 2026 - Results

Published: March 3, 2026

The Municipality of the District of Argyle held a Tax Sale on February 11, 2026.

The following properties were successfully sold at the Tax Sale:

For more information about municipal tax sales, please visit our website or contact the Municipal Office at 902-648-2311.

2026 Residential Property Tax Exemption

Published: February 17, 2026

Applications for the 2026 Residential Property Income Tax Exemption now available

The Council of the Municipality of Argyle has approved a Tax Exemption Policy which provides partial tax relief of current taxes on primary residences from low-income property owners. The maximum exemption is limited to $300.00 per year per household.

A completed Application for Residential Property Tax Exemption Form and a copy of the 2024 or 2025 Notice of Assessment from Revenue Canada is required. Applications are to be returned on or before April 15, 2026. No late applications will be accepted.

Download Application for Residential Property Tax Exemption Form

For more information, contact the tax department at (902)-648-2316 or by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

New Recycling Regulations Coming Dec. 1

Published: November 21, 2025

♻️ Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Regulations Coming December 1, 2025

More recycling options. More consistency. Same curbside service for residents.

More information: Recycle more at Nova Scotia drop-off locations | Circular Materials

On Monday, December 1, 2025, Nova Scotia’s new Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations take effect. These changes shift the responsibility for recycling packaging and paper products to the companies that produce or sell them.

The Municipalities of Clare, Digby, Argyle, and the Town of Digby have opted into the new system, meaning curbside recycling will continue exactly as it does now — same provider, same collection day, same Recycle Coach app, and Waste Check support.

Circular Materials, a national not-for-profit, will now manage the recycling system, with oversight from Divert NS.

🆕 What’s Changing?

You’ll see a consistent list of recyclables across the province. Some new items will be added to your blue bag, and a few items will be removed.

🆕 New Items Accepted in Blue Bag Curbside Recycling

Multi-layer paper containers:
• Paper beverage cups (hot & cold)
• Ice cream cartons
• Cookie dough spiral cans
• Frozen juice spiral cans
• Potato chip spiral cans

Plastic tubes:
• Toothpaste
• Deodorant
• Hand cream

Small plastic packaging:
• Bottles/pumps
• Candy & gum containers
• Pails
• Garden pots
• Seedling trays

❌ No Longer Accepted in Curbside Recycling

• Books (still great to donate or reuse!)

♻️ Items Accepted at Participating Depot Drop-Off Locations

• Foam packaging (meat trays, takeout containers)
• Flexible plastics (chip bags, bubble wrap, cereal liners, snack wrappers, etc.)
• Non-hazardous aerosol cans (food spray, hairspray, air fresheners)

🔔 IMPORTANT: Depot Drop-Off Is Not Mandatory

We encourage residents to use the depot drop-off system when possible, as it helps keep more material out of the landfill.

However, depot drop-off is completely optional.
If the depot system is not convenient or accessible for you, these items can still go in your regular curbside garbage collection.

Waste Check will continue sharing updates as the provincial depot system grows and evolves.

🗑️ Recycling Routine for Residents

Your day-to-day recycling routine does not change:
• Continue using blue bags
• Set them out on your regular collection day
• Contact Waste Check with any questions
• Please be patient as the app and sorting guide are updated during this transition