Town Notices
Dunia Cobas Murt
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- Published: July 05 2017 15:23
2004 Canada World Youth Participant
Dunia Cobas Murt
Báguanos
Holguín Cuba
Soy cubana y tengo el privilegio de participar en la X edición del Proyecto Juventud Canadá Mundo, lo cual me ha servido de mucho ya que mi estancia aquí me ha permitido el intercambio con la comunidad, con otras culturas, y otro idioma. Todo esto me servirá de mucho para mi vida profesional, por que además ha contribuído a fortalecer aún más mis principios y convicciones. Me encuentro trabajando en estos momentos en Town Hall, una oficina de gran importancia para la comunidad de Digby, donde me siento muy bien en compañía de las maravillosas personas que aquí trabajan. Gracias por acogernos en su puesto de trabajo y enseñarnos cosas nuevas. Gracias a la comunidad por su apoyo. Gracias a las familias por su acogida y hospitalidad. Gracias al Proyecto Juventud Canadá Mundo por existir. Gracias a todos los que, de una forma u otra, interactuan y ayudan.
I am Cuban and I have the privilege of participating in the 10th edition of the Canada World Youth Project. What has served me a lot during my stay here is that it has permitted me an exchange with the community, with other cultures, and another language. All this will serve me well for my professional life, because it has also contributed to better fortify my principles and convictions. I find myself working at this time at the Town Hall, an office of great importance for the community of Digby, where I feel very well in company of the marvelous people who work here. Thanks for welcoming us in this work placement and for teaching us new things. Thanks to the community for its support. Thanks to the families for their welcome and hospitality. Thanks to the Canada World Youth Project for existing. Thanks to everyone, that in one form or another, have interacted and aided us.
Sarena Talbot
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Sarena Talbot
2004 Canada World Youth Participant
Sarena Talbot
Comox, Vancouver Island
B.C. Canada
I would like to thank the Town of Digby for hosting our program. We have been welcomed warmly by all we have had the pleasure of meeting. I would like to thank everyone at the Town Hall for creating such a caring and generous work placement. I would also like to thank our host families for opening their homes to us and contributing to the success of our program in so many ways. My time with the program in Digby has enabled me to grow as a person while strengthening my personal beliefs and convictions. Digby is a beautiful and warm-hearted town and I look forward to the next two months as we become more involved in the community.
Town Council History
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Places to Eat
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- Published: May 24 2017 14:25
First Stop: Digby
Two hundred and thirty-five kilometres from Halifax, one hundred kilometres from Yarmouth, is the small town of Digby, a worthwhile stop along the Evangeline Trail. Check out the waterfront street and its array of shops and restaurants.
A Must-Try: World-Famous Digby Scallops
Looking for succulent scallops? Digby is home to the world's largest inshore scallop fleet along the eastern seaboard.
Digby overlooks both the Annapolis Basin and Digby Gut. Memorial Look-Off on Water Street in downtown Digby, affords a good view of the scallop fleet and marina area.
Area restaurants certainly believe in the claim Scallop Capital. Good scallop dishes are included on many menus - pan-fried scallops, scallop sandwiches, scallop chowder. Other local specialties include fresh Lobster, dulce, Grundy and Digby Chicks, just to name a few!.
Enjoy the Admiral's Walk on the waterfront.
Digby holds the Scallop Days Festival in early August each year, and offers a variety of activities for all ages, including scallop shucking contests and a parade.
Digby Chicks is a name used for smoked herring in Digby, Nova Scotia because they once replaced chicken for Christmas dinner for impoverished early settlers.
Go to Fundy Coastlines and Cultures: Restaurants for a listing of places to eat.
Building
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- Published: May 12 2017 13:16
Step 1 Development Permit
Do I need a Development Permit?
No person shall use any land or erect, alter or use any building or structure or otherwise undertake any development unless a Development Permit has been issued.
No Development Permit shall be issued unless all the provisions of the By-law or the terms of a variance or development agreement relating to a proposed development is satisfied.
Application for Development Form
| Description | Development Fees |
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| Application for a Municipal Planning Strategy Amendment, pursuant to the Municipal Government Act | $1000 per application plus $500 for advertising |
| Application for a Land Use By-law Amendment, ( Text or Map)pursuant to the Municipal Government Act | $500 per application plus $500 for advertising |
| Application for a development agreement or amendment to a development agreement, pursuant to the Municipal Government Act | $700 per application plus $500 for advertising |
| Application for a Development Permit pursuant to the Town of Digby's Land Use By-law ( change of Use, small buildings, accessory uses) | $50 per application |
| Application for a Development Permit pursuant to the Town of Digby's Land Use By-law ( Residential/Commercial activities to 2500 Sq. Ft) | $100 per application |
| Application for a Development Permit pursuant to the Town of Digby's Land Use By-law ( All uses 2500 Sq. Ft and over) | $150 per application |
| Application for a Minor Variance, pursuant to the Municipal Government Act | $125 per application |
| Zoning Confirmation Letter | $50 per confirmation letter |
| Application for a Sign Permit | $25 per application |
If you need more information about development in the Town of Digby contact the Development Officer Tom Ossinger, CAO 902-245-4769
This may be your only step required. More information will be made available to you on step 2 after the development stage is complete.
Step 2 Building Permit
We currently share a building department with the Municipality of Digby located at 12548 Hwy 217-Seabrook - PO Box 429 Digby, NS B0V 1A0
For more information on building permits visit the Municipality of the Distirct of Digby's Building DepartmentBuilding Department.
Building Permit Application and Inspection Fees
Proposed ( Town of Digby)
| Description | Fees |
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| New construction & Additions to Residential, buildings, community centres, cottages and churches | $20 processing charge plus $0.10 per sq.ft. based on all usable floor area of the new construction or addition |
| New construction & Additions to Commercial, Industrial and other buildings not otherwise specified. | $20 processing charge plus $0.14 per sq.ft. based on all usable floor area of the new construction or addition |
| Sheds, Decks , Shell Storage buildings, garages, barns and forestry or fishing buildings not designed for human occupancy | $10 processing charge plus $0.05 per sq.ft. based on all usable floor area of the new construction or addition |
| Repairs, Renovations or Alterations to all Existing buildings | $25 processing charge plus $2.00 per $1000 of estimated value of construction work |
| Location or Relocation of an existing structure or mobile home | $75 |
| Building or Structure Demolition | $30 |
All square footage under this Section shall be calculated as follows:
- Buildings intended for human occupancy shall include all usable floor space;
- Buildings not intended for human occupancy shall be based on the area of the main floor only.
Fees, less processing charge, shall be refunded in situations where the application was not completed or the application was denied.
Related information can be found at Planning and Development.
Emergency Services
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- Published: May 12 2017 12:41
Police Services
During an emergency, dial 9-1-1
Contact information
129 Victoria St
Digby NS B0V 1A0
Telephone: 902-245-2579
Fax: 902-245-5447
Provided language(s): English and French
Hours of operation
General services
Monday to Friday
8:30 am to 4 pm
Fingerprints
Monday
By appointment only
Services available
- Criminal records check
- Police certificate
- Fingerprints
- Vulnerable sector check
- Report a crime
- General information
- Non emergency complaints
- Outside detachment emergency phone
Fire Services
Digby Fire Hall is located:
163 First Avenue, Digby
Mailing Address P. O. Box 152
Digby NS B0V 1A0
Rob Morgan- Fire Chief
902-245-4958 Extension 1
Harold Dugas-Fire Extinguishers and 911 Signs
902-245-4958 Extension 2
Ralph Cummings-President
902-245-4958 Extension 5
Greg Vantassell-Vice President / Fire Hall Bookings
902-245-4958 Extension 3
Code of Conduct
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- Published: May 05 2017 09:02
Code of Conduct
The Town of Digby has a Code of Conduct for all Elected Officials. It can be read in the link below:
Admin Policy #2024-03 Code of Conduct for Elected Municipal Officials.pdf
Council has appointed an investigator for complaints received under the Code of Conduct. All complaints under the Code of Conduct must be sent to the investigator.
Code of Conduct Investigator: Charles Thompson, Laywer, Burchell MacDougall
Contact Information
1-902-896-7543
Town Hall
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The Town Hall is located at 147 First Avenue.
Administration offices are located on the main floor and include the Offices of the CAO, Deputy CAO, Director of Finance, Tax/Utility Clerk, Accounting Clerk, Administrative Assistant/Receiptionist. The second floor is the office of the Special Constable/By-law Enforcement Officer the Mayor and Council Chambers and public washrooms. These offices provide important services to the Town's daily operations including administration of residential and commercial tax, water billing and collections, accounting functions for all departments, other miscellaneous billing,revenue collections, as well as by law enforcement.
The Town Council meets the first Monday of each month at 6 p.m. In the event the first Monday is a holiday, Council will meet on Tuesday at 6 p.m. Council Chambers and the Mayor’s Office are located on the Second Floor of the Town Hall.
