Aylesford Lake Public Beach is closed for swimming and paddle boarding until further notice due to elevated bacterial levels in recent water sampling results. The swimming area will remain closed while sampling continues into Wednesday and Thursday. The Municipality will post an update regarding the status of the closure on Friday, July 3. For more information, please read this Municipal Advisory: https://ow.ly/v8M850ZiOHn.

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Congratulations to the Class of 2026 and Municipal Bursary Recipients
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
The Municipality of the County of Kings was pleased to award $1,000 bursaries to six high school grads in Kings County this year. Read all about it in this summary.

Aylesford Lake Beach Closed for Swimming Until Further Notice
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Aylesford Lake Public Beach is closed for swimming and paddle boarding until further notice due to elevated bacterial levels in recent water sampling results. The swimming area will remain closed while sampling continues into Wednesday and Thursday. The Municipality will post an update regarding the status of the closure on Friday. 

Fast Facts from Council Chambers - June 2026
Monday, June 29, 2026
Fast Facts from Council Chambers provides a brief overview of the key decisions made by Municipal Council in June 2026. 

New Options Approved for Secondary Dwellings in Rural Areas
Monday, June 29, 2026
It is now possible to add a second detached dwelling to properties that already have a primary residence in place in select rural zones across the Municipality. Read all about it in this Municipal News article.

Frequently Asked Questions - Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Odours
Friday, June 19, 2026
For more information about the recent increase in odour at the Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant in New Minas, please read this Frequently Asked Questions document. 

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