Every Wednesday night a gifted group of local musicians and their supporters gather to play, sing and enjoy the music. Enjoy the comfort of the Hall where it is cool or warm, and dry when you need it to be. Clean washrooms available!

Please bring a snack to share with everyone.

A good time is had!

Every Wednesday night a gifted group of local musicians and their supporters gather to play, sing and enjoy the music. Enjoy the comfort of the Hall where it is cool or warm, and dry when you need it to be. Clean washrooms available!

Please bring a snack to share with everyone.

A good time is had!

Every Wednesday night a gifted group of local musicians and their supporters gather to play, sing and enjoy the music. Enjoy the comfort of the Hall where it is cool or warm, and dry when you need it to be. Clean washrooms available!

Please bring a snack to share with everyone.

A good time is had!

Public Participation Meeting

Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use Bylaw Amendment

A Public Participation Meeting will be held at the Kentville Town Hall, 354 Main Street, Kentville, Nova Scotia, at 5:00 PM on January 22nd, 2026 to provide an opportunity for the public to comment on or make suggestions to the proposed amendments to the Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use Bylaw. The meeting will include two short presentations by staff followed by an opportunity to ask questions and provide comments.

Planning Applications:

• 5:00pm: The Town is proposing amendments to the Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By-law to clarify how larger residential developments are reviewed in the Large Lot Residential (R5) Zone. The amendments would support coordinated multi-unit housing in high-density areas and large-scale housing and community developments, using Development Agreements where appropriate. These changes are intended to align policy with existing regulations and ensure consistent, transparent decision-making.
• 5:30pm: An application has been received to rezone 160 Main Street (PID 55246573) from the One and Two Unit Dwelling (R2) Zone to the Medium Density Residential (R3) Zone, along with a text amendment, to facilitate the conversion of a bed and breakfast to residential units.

Date/Time: January 22nd, 2026 at 5:00 PM

Location: Kentville Town Hall

For further information, copies of the proposed amendments, and questions about submitting comments please contact Darren Shupe, Director of Planning & Development at (902) 679-2529 or dshupe@kentville.ca

January 6, 2026
Chris McNeill, Town Clerk
TOWN OF KENTVILLE

Postponed to Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 4:00 pm due to continued inclement and forecasted weather.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Land Use Bylaw Amendments

TAKE NOTICE that Kentville Town Council will be holding a PUBLIC HEARING on Monday, January 26, 2026 at 4pm in Council Chambers of Town Hall, 354 Main Street, Kentville, NS. Council intends to consider at this meeting the following proposal:

Planning Application: An application has been received to rezone 153 Belcher Street (PID 55265250) from the One and Two Unit Dwelling (R2) Zone to the Highway Commercial (C2) Zone to facilitate the relocation a dental clinic.

Any interested persons who wish to speak on the matter are welcome to attend and make their opinions known to Council. Visual presentations, such as PowerPoint, and written submissions must be provided to staff before 12pm on the business day immediately preceding the Hearing. The applications are posted on the Town website at: www.kentville.ca/planning-applications

Further information may be obtained by contacting Darren Shupe at (902-679-2529) or dshupe@kentville.ca

Every Wednesday night a gifted group of local musicians and their supporters gather to play, sing and enjoy the music. Enjoy the comfort of the Hall where it is cool or warm, and dry when you need it to be. Clean washrooms available!

Please bring a snack to share with everyone.

A good time is had!

Introducing Winter Warm-Up!

Join us for a month-long winter festival designed to celebrate and embrace February, stay active, and connect with one another - no matter what winter brings.

As part of Winter Warm-Up, there will be Pop-Up Outdoor Winter Events and a Community Wellness Challenge!

Events may included:
-Guided winter walks or snowshoe strolls
-Family snow play pop-ups (sledding, snow sculpting, snow painting)
-Evening lantern walks
-Trail or park meet-ups when conditions are ideal

Community Wellness Challenge will be using the Wellnify.ai app as a central hub for:
-Daily movement and wellness engagement
-Friendly community challenges and leaderboard
-Local events, shoutouts, and community highlights

Come out. Warm up. Winter is better together!
 

Registration is now open for the Wellnify.ai app!

We'll be running raffle prizes throughout the month.

You can earn ballots by:
-Connecting your steps (every 10,000 steps earns an entry)
-Earning points in the app (every 1,000 points earns an entry)

How to Register:
-Scan the QR code or click the registration link: https://admin.wellnify.ai/check-account?inviteCode=Tp2N8&orgName=Kentville
-Create your account and download the Wellnify.ai app
-Log in and connect your steps

Once you're set up, start walking and earning points!

If you have any questions, reach out to sam.ross@wellnify.ai

Start your weekend with a Lion's BIG BREAKFAST. Scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, hash browns, baked beans, toast, juice, tea & coffee. Roar like a Lion with a good breakfast in your tummy!

The Kentville Lions support the community through fundraising to help out families and individuals through difficult times. Our mission is to care for those in need in our community and around the world.

Try skiing with Parks & Recreation and the Cross Country Nova Scotia Ambassador Program at the Recreation Hub! 800 West Main Street, 1pm - 3 pm. 

This is an opportunity for community members of all skill levels to try skiing in an inclusive environment. Sit-skis and kick sleds are available for people with physical disabilities or mobility challenges.

This is a free event but registration is required via https://kentville.ca/programs to ensure we have the right numbers for equipment. All ages welcome! 

Come join us at the Kentville Centennial Arena on February 14 from 4:10 pm to 5:00 pm for a free skating party!

All ages are welcome, at this drop-in event. Skates and helmets are available to borrow at the arena and there will be free hot chocolate!

Join us and Cross Country Nova Scotia to celebrate Valentine's day with a sunset ski and loved one. Sit-skis and kick sleds are available for people with physical disabilities or mobility challenges. The Recreation Hub, 4:30 pm - 6:00pm! 

This is a free event but registration is required to ensure we have the right numbers for equipment.  To register please do so via https://kentville.ca/programs. 

Join Kings Tabletop and Boardgames Society with a wide range of games - stop by for an hour or stay all day! All ages are welcome, children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. 

Drop-in and free will donations to the Spike Fund are accepted. 

February 28, 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm 

Kentville Rec Centre