The Municipality of Barrington is partnering with a Quebec company to test an ocean-based desalination system, after several droughts since 2016 have brought the community's long-term water supply into question.
A municipality in northern Nova Scotia will allow some employees to work longer days in exchange for a shorter work week, one of a growing number of municipalities turning to a measure aimed at boosting worker morale while also extending service hours.
The Municipality of Barrington plans to open a recovery centre to help residents access the services they need. As CAO Chris Frotten explains, challenges range from the insurance process to cleaning up property.