Calendar

Council Policy & Strategy Sessions will be held on the second-last Thursday of the Month. This meeting replaces the former Committee of the Whole meeting. The Council Policy & Strategy Session is a...

Development Agreement for East River Village On May 7, 2026, Chester Municipal Council gave 1 st notice of its intention to approve: Development Agreement with Lloyds Landing Limited to facilitate the...

Fundraiser Breakfast at the District #1 Community Centre, Blandford from 9:00 to 11:00 am. Eat-in or Take-out. Includes eggs, bacon, sausage, toast, beans, hashbrowns, coffee, tea & juice. Adults $12...

Father’s Day Lunch at St. Luke’s Parish Hall (10 Shore Club Road, Hubbards) from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. Enjoy pulled pork sandwich, coleslaw, tea/coffee and choice of pie slice. Admission by donation...

Join us for an evening of bold new music as the participants of the 2026 LAMP Composition Academy present the world premiere of works created during this two-week program. Throughout the Academy, this...

Father’s Day Drive Thru Take-Out Only Fish & Chips at the Chester Basin Fire Department (5430 Hwy 3) from 11:30 am to 5:30 pm. Cost $16 for 2-piece Fish & Chips. Pre-order by June 19 by texting or...

Community Social/Dance at the Hubbards Area Lions Club from 1:30 to 4:30 pm. Doors open 12:30 pm. Cash bar, 50/50 draw. Kitchen opens from 12:30 to 4:00 pm. Admission is $10 and children under 12...

Father’s Day Roast Beef Dinner at the Forties Community Centre (1787 Forties Road, New Ross) from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. Enjoy Roast beef dinner, Pie or Cheesecake, tea & coffee. Adults: $18, Under 12: $8...

Development Agreement proposal for the expansion of an existing light industrial use, Hawboldt Industries, 220 Highway 14 (PID# 60739802 and 60530128) What: Public Information Meeting for proposed...

A Council meeting will be held on this day beginning at 8:45 am. AGENDAS Agendas are posted on-line, the Monday prior to the meeting. PUBLIC INPUT - Meetings are open to the public, and we invite...

Proposed Residential Development Agreement: "Marina Estates" What: Public Information Meeting on proposed Development Agreement for "Marina Estates" (Residential development containing up to 362...

Chicken BBQ at the Forties Community Centre (1787 Forties Road, New Ross) from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. Cost $18 per plate includes: ½ Chicken, potato salad, coleslaw & roll. Order must be placed by...

Fish Fry at the Hubbards Area Lions Club from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. Cost is $16 and no advance order is required.

History of the Blues with Morgan Davis at Ocean Swells Community Centre (2726 Hwy 329, Northwest Cove) starting at 1:00 pm. Morgan will be illustrating guitar techniques and styles throughout the...

Sundays, June 28 to August 30 Everyone is invited to the Chester Bandstand Concerts presented by: Chester Brass Band Society happening at the Bandstand (3 parade Square) starting at 7:00 pm. Residents...

Canada Day Pancake Breakfast at the Hubbards Area Lions Club from 9:00 to 11:00 am. Cost is donation at the door.

Celebrate Canada Day at the New Ross Legion (64 Forties Road). Opening Ceremony 4:00 pm. Music by “Crossover Band” from 7:00 to 9:45 pm. Fireworks at the New Ross Firegrounds starting 10:15 pm...

Summer 2026 at the Chester Playhouse kicks off with one of Canada’s most accomplished singer-songwriters, Ron Sexsmith. Ron Sexsmith is a three-time Juno award-winning songwriter from Ontario, Canada...

Pancake Breakfast at the Hubbards Area Lions Club from 9:00 to 11:00 am. Enjoy breakfast along with 50/50 draw.

New Ross Fire Department’s 80 th Anniversary Celebration – Join us today at the Fire Hall from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm with Special Guests, Live Music, Free Family BBQ with Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Chips...

See drummer Nick Fraser , bassist Nicholas D'Amato , saxophonist Nicola Miller, and pianist Chris Donnelly come together to perform the works of Thelonious Monk and other jazz greats! Bringing...

Crib Tournament at the Forties Community Centre (1787 Forties Road, New Ross). Doors open 12:00 noon. Registration at 12:30 pm and Play starts at 1:00 pm. Cost $20/team. Must be 19 years or older...

Tuesdays, July 7 to September 8 Access Storage Chester presents "Picnic in the Park". This is a non-smoking event. Live Music every sunny Tuesday at Lordly Park, Chester from July 7 to August 25 at 6...

Seniors Lunch at the Hubbards Area Lions Club starting at 12:00 noon. The cost is a donation at the door. 50/50 available.

Peggy’s Cove Area Festival of the Arts Opening Night Gala at the Hubbards Barn from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Community residents and art enthusiasts are invited to attend the Opening Night. This reception...

A Council meeting will be held on this day beginning at 8:45 am. AGENDAS Agendas are posted on-line, the Monday prior to the meeting. PUBLIC INPUT - Meetings are open to the public, and we invite...

A smash hit at their sold out concert in 2023, Nova Scotia’s #1 Fleetwood Mac Tribute – Gypsy, takes the stage with all your favourite songs “Gypsy” The Premiere “Fleetwood Mac” Tribute features...

Hubbards Sailing Club BBQ & Auction at the Hubbards Barn from 5:00 to 10:00 pm. Join HSC for great food, excellent company and thrilling auction action, all in support of the HSC Learn to Sail program...

Meatloaf Supper at the Forties Community Centre (1787 Forties Road, New Ross) from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. Enjoy roast beef dinner, pie/Cheesecake Dessert, tea & coffee. Adults $18, Under 12 years $8, Under...

Notice of Public Hearing GEORGE HARALABAKOS has made an appeal to the Nova Scotia Regulatory and Appeals Board from a decision of Chester Municipal Council refusing a development agreement and...