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Amendments to Municipal Planning Strategy and Village of Chester Secondary Planning Strategy On May 7, 2026, Chester Municipal Council gave 1 st reading of its intention to approve: Amendments to the...

A Council meeting will be held on this day following the two scheduled Public Hearings. AGENDAS Agendas are posted on-line, the Monday prior to the meeting. PUBLIC INPUT - Meetings are open to the...

In the matter of the Municipal Government Act and the Municipality of the District of Chester TAKE NOTICE THAT on Thursday, May 7, 2026, Chester Municipal Council gave “First Reading” to draft...

Barn Blooms Night Market at the Hubbards Barn from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Vendors related to or inspired by flowers, gardening, personal growth, agriculture, and farming will be in attendance.

Chester Garden Club Gardeners’ Sale at the Old Chester Train Station from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon. Fresh baked goodies and coffee for sale. Storm Cast Products, Helping Nature Heal, Growing Friends and...

Walk with us to support people living with dementia and their care partners. Register at Walkns.ca

Auction 45 Card Games at the Little Red School, Canaan starting 1:00 pm. Cost $3 per person.

The public is invited to attend the Annual Meetings for the Fire Protection Commission for District 1 (Blandford and Area). There will be a review of the fire department’s previous year’s operations...

Say Yes: Leading Inclusive Customer Experiences: 2SLGBTQIA+ Inclusion Beyond the Binary will be facilitated by Simply Good Form and will blend foundational 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion with practical, real...

🗓Save the date: June 4, 2026 at Forest Heights Community School ♻ Join Emily Key from the Municipality of Chester and Angela Taylor from Region 6 Solid Waste Management for a presentation on solid...

Calling it a puppet show doesn’t quite capture the magic of The Baby Tyler Show. What we can call it is – surprising, hilarious, and unlike anything you’ve seen before! Join us for this uniquely...

Father’s Day Lunch at St. Luke’s Parish Hall (10 Shore Club Road, Hubbards) from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. Enjoy pulled pork sandwich, coleslaw, tea/coffee and choice of pie slice. Admission by donation...

Annual Fundraiser Lobster or Brisket Supper at the East Chester Recreation Hall (3292 Hwy 3) from 1:00 to 6:00 pm. Eat-in or Take-out. Lobster Supper $35 includes: 1.25-pound Lobster, Creamy Potato...

Join host Liz Crocker in conversation with veteran journalist, television and radio host, and bestselling author, Gillian Deacon. Award-winning broadcaster and bestselling author Gillian Deacon spent...

2K Walk (new this year) 5K Walk/5K Run/10K Run Deadline to receive an event T-Shirt: Wednesday, May 13 Adults: $25 pre-register; $30 after May 13 18 and under: $10 (under 8 must run with an adult) For...

Fundraiser for Citizenship 9 service learning project. We are looking for clothing and food donations, and there will be a prize for the highest donors. We may have some local musicians performing as...

Crib Tournament at the Forties Community Centre, 1787 Forties Road, New Ross. Doors open 12:00 noon. Registration at 12:30 pm and Play starts at 1:00 pm. Cost: $20 per team. Must be 19 years or older...

The Council meeting normally scheduled for today has been cancelled. The next Council meeting is scheduled for June 25th.

An Exhibition by Curtis Botham June 11th - 28th Opening Reception Friday, Jun 12th 5-7pm Large-scale charcoal drawings depicting the labour and processes of Nova Scotia’s commercial fishing industry...

Hubbards Area Lions Club Fundraiser Golf Tournament at the Aspotogan Ridge Golf Club. 15 Teams. Shotgun start at 8:00 am and costs $400 for team of 4. Includes 18 holes of golf with cart and prizes...

Sunny Days Market at the Chester Area Middle School (204 Duke Street) from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.

Rain Barrell Sale –order your Rain Barrel by June 13 at: rainbarrel.ca/newross and pick it up on June 20 at the New Ross Fairgrounds Dining Hall between 9:30 am and 1:30 pm. Stop Letting Rain Go to...

Crib Tournament at the Little Red School, Canaan starting 1:00 pm. Cost $20 per team. Cash prizes.

Say Yes: Leading Inclusive Customer Experiences: 2SLGBTQIA+ Inclusion Beyond the Binary will be facilitated by Simply Good Form and will blend foundational 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion with practical, real...

Council Policy & Strategy Sessions will be held on the second-last Thursday of the Month. This meeting replaces the former Committee of the Whole meeting. The Council Policy & Strategy Session is a...

Development Agreement for East River Village On May 7, 2026, Chester Municipal Council gave 1 st notice of its intention to approve: Development Agreement with Lloyds Landing Limited to facilitate the...

Father’s Day Drive Thru Take-Out Only Fish & Chips at the Chester Basin Fire Department (5430 Hwy 3) from 11:30 am to 5:30 pm. Cost $16 for 2-piece Fish & Chips. Pre-order by June 19 by texting or...

Father’s Day Roast Beef Dinner at the Forties Community Centre (1787 Forties Road, New Ross) from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. Enjoy Roast beef dinner, Pie or Cheesecake, tea & coffee. Adults: $18, Under 12: $8...

Say Yes: Leading Inclusive Customer Experiences: 2SLGBTQIA+ Inclusion Beyond the Binary will be facilitated by Simply Good Form and will blend foundational 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion with practical, real...

A Council meeting will be held on this day beginning at 8:45 am. AGENDAS Agendas are posted on-line, the Monday prior to the meeting. PUBLIC INPUT - Meetings are open to the public, and we invite...