Community News
Apply Today for Free Water Testing
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Water delivered by the Town of Yarmouth Water Utility is regularly tested by an independent lab, and its own lab at the water treatment facility, to ensure it meets the Canadian drinking water quality standards. Today's testing requirements from the provincial government require water utilities to also collect several samples directly from consumer taps.
Operating Grants Deadline: September 15th
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Operational Grants Reminder: the next deadline to apply for a community grant is September 15th.
Notice of Public Participation Meeting
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Public Participation Meeting CANCELLED
Please be advised that tonight's Public Participation Meeting has been cancelled (Tuesday, September 9th). We will provide a new date for the meeting in the coming days, and we apologize for any inconvenience.
No Transit, Town Offices Closed September 1st
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Please be advised there will be no transit service on Monday, September 1st because of the Labour Day holiday. Town Hall and administrative offices will also be closed.
Update from the Deer Management Working Group
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The Deer Management Working Group is presently fine-tuning a proposal for submission to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) seeking permission to conduct a controlled cull during the upcoming hunting season. The group’s first draft proposal, submitted in May of 2025, was deemed to be lacking in detail. The requested details are now being added, and a final proposal will be submitted soon.
Reminder: Rail Trail and Maud Lewis Trail Closures
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Please be reminded that as of Friday August 8th, all rail trails within town limits are closed. The Maud Lewis Trail that connects Parade Street and Starrs Road is also closed. Barricades have been erected at all entrance points to these trails. PLEASE ALSO NOTE: if the barricades are not in place, it does not mean the trail is reopened.
Some concerned individuals seem to have made their own determination that these trails should be open, and are removing the barriers. The trails will remain closed until an announcement is made stating otherwise. Downed barriers alone does NOT mean they are open.
We thank everyone for their cooperation as we all work through these challenging times of unusually hot, dry conditions.