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There is a housing data gap in Nova Scotia.
The Canadian Mortgage and Housing corporation is the main source of housing data in Canada. However, they only collect data for municipalities of 10,000 people or more, which includes vacancy rates and rental prices. 67% of municipalities in Nova Scotia have populations smaller than 10,000. It misses the housing needs of many.

There is a wide spectrum of housing needs across the province. To draw the path towards affordable, suitable and adequate housing for all Nova Scotians, we want to hear from YOU. What are your housing needs? Complete the Nova Scotia Housing Needs Assessment Public Survey at https://novascotia.ca/action-for-housing

NOTICE

MEETING: St Mary’s Municipal Council
Committee of the Whole
DATE: Wednesday, October 5th, 2022
TIME: 4:00pm
PLACE: St. Mary’s Municipality
Council Chambers, Sherbrooke, NS

Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Additions to the Agenda
4. Approval of the Agenda
5. Approval of Minutes from Committee of the Whole Meeting held September 14th, 2022
6. Business Arising from Minutes
7. Presentations
a. Municipal Electoral Boundary Review – Council Size Analysis, Ian Watson Senior Planner Upland Planning & Design Studios
8. Other Matters of Business
a. Municipal Fitness Centre Project
b. Mileage & Expense Policy
c. In Camera – Land Matters & Contract Negotiations
Adjournment

Applications are now open for financial support for Nova Scotians affected by #HurricaneFiona.
Visit https://novascotia.ca/hurricane-fiona-support/ for financial supports for individuals, non-profits, businesses, and municipalities. #NSStorm
Applications are open for:
-- $100 for every household that lost power for at least 48 hours to help with the cost of spoiled food
-- Up to $250 for every person that has to pay for tree removal from their property
-- an additional $250 on top of the $750 seniors care grant to help with storm repairs
-- $1,000 per household in emergency funding for people ordered out of their homes or who cannot return to their homes; administered through the Red Cross
-- the Disaster Financial Assistance Program covers up to $200,000 in uninsurable losses per eligible household, small business, and not-for-profit
People with questions can also contact a new toll-free information line at 1-888-428-2256.
Nova Scotians without power can visit their municipal or MLA offices, Access Nova Scotia centres or their local library for assistance in applying online. Paper applications will be available at MLA offices soon.

Municipal Office: The Community Room at the Municipal Office is available to residents between 8:30am and 4:00pm for those that would like to heat up a meal or recharge devices.

St. Mary's Municipal Transfer Station: The St. Mary's Municipal Transfer Station will be open today, September 27th, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday 9:00 am - 4:30 pm to accept brush and construction & demolition waste only. The Transfer Station will be closed on Friday, September 30th for National Day of Truth & Reconciliation.

St. Mary's Curbside Collection: ESC Environmental will be collecting waste this week on roads that are accessible. There will be no garbage collection today Thursday, September 29th on Fisherman's Harbour Road due downed power lines. On September 28, 2022 there was no garbage collection on the Old Country Harbour Rd due to Road being closed. Eastern Shore Cartage will collect extra garbage in on the next regular garbage day.