News & Updates

Lake George Wildfire Evacuation Orders Lifting in Phases Oct. 9
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
The evacuation orders for the Lake George Wildfire will be lifted Oct. 9 in two phases. 

Phase 1 of Re-Entry is Oct. 9 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. for all civics on Aylesford Lake and all civics on North River Road. 

Phase 2 of Re-Entry is Oct. 9 from noon to 2 p.m. for all civics of Lake George and civics 3847-4955 Aylesford Road. The checkpoint for civics 6128 to 5789 is Fox Mountain Campground (6128). All other civics must enter from the North River Rd checkpoint (before Old Mill Lane).

Bring ID for checkpoints. Drive safely and expect delays. For more information, visit www.kingsremo.ca.


Deed Transfer Tax By-law Advancing to Second Reading
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Municipal Council gave First Reading to a proposed Deed Transfer Tax By-law on Oct. 7. For more information about the next steps, please read this Municipal Update. 

Kings REMO - Emergency Coordination Centre Activated Daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
As of Oct. 1, the Kings REMO Emergency Coordination Centre will transition to daytime operations. It will be activated from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily and deactivated overnight. The Kings REMO Public Hotline (902-690-6112) will continue to operate during activation hours for residents seeking non-emergency wildfire assistance or information. For emergences, call 9-1-1.

The Canadian Red Cross Reception Centre and Emergency Shelter will remain open at the Louis Millett Community Complex in New Minas. Read this News Release for more information and follow www.kingsremo.ca for updates.


Noise Reduction Efforts Successful at Hants Border Wastewater Treatment Plant
Monday, September 29, 2025
The Municipality of the County of Kings recently installed silencer equipment to address concerns about excessive noise at the Hants Border Wastewater Treatment Plant. Learn more in this Municipal Update.

September 2025 Fast Facts from Council Chambers
Monday, September 29, 2025
"Fast Facts from Council Chambers" is a brief overview of key takeaways from Council meetings held in September 2025. Read all about it here. 

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