Town of Windsor, Nova Scotia - Birthpalce of Hockey

Town officials, businesses, community groups and RCMP join forces for Hockey Week in Windsor.

Highlights of the week include an RCMP versus Acadia Axemen game on February 5th, a Windsor Regional High versus King's-Edgehill Alumni game on February 10th (both at Hants Exhibition Arena).  The week culminates on February 11th with the Long Pond Heritage Classic; a celebrity-filled hockey fundraiser to be held on Long Pond, the ice where the sport originated.

The lineup of NHL greats who will play and guest coach at the Long Pond Heritage Classic include former Pittsburgh Penguin Syl Apps Jr., father of two-time Olympic gold medal winning hockey player Gillian Apps; Terry O'Reilly, a right-winger for the Boston Bruins who is widely considered to be one of the most effective enforcers in NHL history; and Dave Andrews, the President & CEO of the American Hockey League.

"The Long Pond Heritage Classic is generating player and media interest on both sides of the border.  We want to use this interest to shine a light on our hockey legacy and preserve it for generations of Canadians," says Mayor Paul Beazley.

Canada's favourite sport got its start more than 200 years ago when boys from King's-Edgehill School strapped blades to the bottoms of their winter boots and played "hurley" on Long Pond.  A number of Hockey Week in Windsor events will leverage the power of hockey to strengthen important community organizations.

For instance, money raised from the Long Pond Heritage Classic will support Windsor's Hockey Heritage Museum.  And proceeds raised from ticket sales at the RCMP versus Acadia Axemen game will support New Boundaries, a Windsor non-profit organization that helps develop daily living skills.

Public Notice - Exotic Pet Bylaw #42 Second Reading

Pursuant to the provisions of the Municipal Government Act;

BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that SECOND READING of the EXOTIC PET BYLAW # 42 will occur at the meeting of Windsor Town Council on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in Windsor Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, 100 King Street, Windsor, NS.

THE PURPOSE:  As per Sections 172 (1) (a-b) of the Nova Scotia Municipal Government Act (MGA) provides municipalities with the power to make bylaws for municipal purposes, respecting the health, well-being, safety and protection of persons and the safety and protection of property.

Anyone wishing to inspect or obtain a copy of the proposed Exotic Pet By-law #42 may do so at the Windsor Town Office, 100 King Street, Windsor, NS between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday, excluding Statutory Holidays, or, it may be reviewed by clicking on 42 Exotic Pet Bylaw - Proposed Feb 2012 (58.01 kB).

Winter Parking & Snow Removal

While the Town of Windsor does not have a winter parking ban, in accordance with Section 139 of the Motor Vehicle Act, no person shall willfully park or leave standing a vehicle, attended or unattended, on a street or part thereof which interferes or obstructs snow removal during or after a snow storm, or in any way obstructs winter maintenance, i.e. salting.

Such vehicles will be towed away at the owners’ expense.

Further to Section 318 of the Municipal Government Act, snow cannot be plowed across any streets or onto public sidewalks.  Snow shall be stored on the property being cleared or hauled away and dumped in an approved location.

If you have any questions or require further information, please contact the Traffic Authority (Director Don Beatty) or the RCMP.

Advantage Windsor

Advantage Windsor is NEW...our first edition booklet that provides quick reference to programs & services to our area.  Windsor Advantage Winter 2012 (2.62 MB)

Birthplace of Hockey Charity Classic - You Don't Wanna Miss It!

Kick off the Town’s  “Hockey Week in Windsor” and Winter Carnival with this charity hockey game in Canada’s birthplace of hockey!
With your General Admission, One Person 19 years or older (No Professionals) seated in the arena at the time of the draw will be eligible for a chance to shoot a puck to win a NEW CAR from Pothier Motors!!!

Special thanks to the sponsors: Vaughan’s Market, Pothier Motors, MacKay Real Estate, Tim Hortons, Municipality of West Hants, Bird’s Auto Center, Acadia University, Speed Pro Signs, Home Hardware, Town of Windsor, West Hants Minor Hockey Association and the Birthplace of Hockey Long Pond Heritage Classic 2012 (being held February 11, 2012).
Details at longpondclassic.com

New Boundaries is a non profit agency providing services for adults with diverse abilities through opportunities to enhance skills in vocational, social and life skills training and access the community, enabling them to exercise full citizenship and inclusion.

NEW BOUNDARIES
79 Centennial Drive, P.O. Box 1075
Windsor, Nova Scotia BON 2T0
Phone: 902-798-5160 Fax: 902-798-5036

Winter 2012 Recreation Programs

There's something for everyone this winter so check out the Winter 2012 Recreation Brochure (1.3 MB) .
Program registration starts Wed., Jan. 25 at the Town Office, 100 King St., Windsor (8:30 - 4:30 Mon - Fri, excl. statutory holidays) and continues until the start date of each program.  For your convenience, you can click on the Windsor Recreation Registration Form (14.37 kB) to download & print the form.

Property Tax Assessments

Property Valuation Services Corp (PVSC) mailed 590,000 assessment notices to Nova Scotia property owners today (Jan. 16).  Property assessments for this year are based on 2010 market values and the physical state of a property as of December 1, 2011.  The CAP for 2012 has been set at 3.9%, consistent with the NS Consumer Price Index.

Property owners are encouraged to review their assessment account details either online or by calling.  PVSC provides online access and toll free information to all property owners.  Account details can be viewed on their website at www.pvsc.ca by using the PIN Access Number and Assessment Number featured on your assessment notice.  Accounts can also be reviewed by calling 1-800-380-7775.

Property owners have until midnight, February 06, 2012 to file an appeal.  Appeals must be faxed, mailed or hand-delivered to a PVSC Office (not your local government office).  To find a PVSC Office near you, visit www.pvsc.ca

Grants to Non-Profit Organizations - Applications Being Received

The Town of Windsor Grants Program governs grants to community non-profit organizations and charities. 

The deadline for applications is March 1st.  Please refer to the Grants Policy - Town of Windsor (39.09 kB) for information and the Grants Application - Town of Windsor (81.46 kB) for your printing and completion.  NOTE:  ALL applications MUST be submitted by the deadline to be considered and MUST be completed in full.  NO EXCEPTIONS!

Grant applications may be submitted the following ways (Attention:  Shelleena Thornton):

Dropped off at the Town Office (Mon - Fri 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. excluding statutory holidays)
100 King Street
Windsor, NS

By Mail to the Town Office
PO Box 158
Windsor, NS
B0N 2T0

Or electronically to Shelleena Thornton at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . In the SUBJECT LINE, please put "2012 Grant Application (and your organization's name)."

All submissions must include all supporting documentation and will be date-stamped upon receipt.  Applications will then be forwarded for budget discussions.  Should you have any questions, please contact Shelleena at (902) 798-1355.

Princess Windsor and the Child Attendant 2012

The Town of Windsor and the Princess Windsor Committee are now excepting applications for candidates residing in Windsor and West Hants for Princess Windsor and the Child Attendant.  Deadline for applications is February 17, 2012.

Princess Windsor 2012
Princess Windsor candidates must be between the ages of 19 and 22, interested in representing their community as an ambassador, enjoy attending public events and interacting with others.  Click here for the Princess Windsor Candidate 2012 Application (38.76 kB).

Child Attendant for Princess Windsor 2012
Is your child, male or female, eight or nine years of age, interested in becoming the child attendant to Princess Windsor? Click here for the Child Attendant For Princess Windsor 2012 Application (38.58 kB).

For more information regarding the application process, please contact VanEssa Roberts at 798-6679 or via email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it     

The Princess Windsor Tea will be held March 31, 2012, at the Windsor Community Centre, 2-4 pm.  Tickets at door.

NS Municipal Elections - Oct. 20, 2012

"Democracy works when people claim it as their own...Although our interests as citizens vary, each one is an artery to the heart that pumps life through the body politic, and each is important to the health of democracy."  ~ BILL MOYERS address to the nation, Jan. 22, 2007

This is YOUR town!  Voting and/or running for Council is a right - exercise it!

Have you thought about running for council?  Wonder what (if anything) you need?  What about running for the School Board? OR, what if you run & are elected...then what?  Check the following links for some helpful tips: 
Am I eligible to run?
What does a Municipal Councillor do?
Now that you have been elected!
Other ways to contribute.

What about voting...what should you think about/consider when voting for your municipal councillor/mayor?  Click on the following link for some helpful tips: 
How to choose a municipal councillor.

For more information, visit the NS Municipal Elections 2012 website.

2008 Municipal Elections tidbits...

• the NS average voter turn-out was 42.1% (a high of 84% in Canso; to a low of 19% in Truro).  Windsor's voter turn-out was 34.5%;
• 36% of all rural Mayor seats were acclaimed; Windsor was one (meaning only one individual ran in the election for mayor; therefore was automatically elected (acclaimed));
• 75% of all councillors were incumbents (meaning the same councillors re-offered, ran and were re-elected).
  

Public Notice - 2nd Readings of Temporary Vendor Bylaw #40 and Special Event Bylaw # 41

The Second Readings of both the Temporary Vendor Bylaw #40 and Special Event Bylaw #41 will occur at the meeting of Windsor Town Council on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in Windsor Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, 100 King St., Windsor, NS.

The Purpose:  As per Sections 172 (1) (a-c), (d) (iii-vi) and (f) of the Municipal Government Act, it provides municipalities with the power to make bylaws respecting the health, well-being, safety and protection of persons; the safety and protection of property; and respecting nuisances, activities and things that, in the opinion of council, may be or may cause nuisances, including noise.    As well, respecting persons, activities and things in, on or near a public place that is open to the public, as well as to businesses, business activities and persons engaged in business.  Section 172 (2) (e) of the MGA provides municipalities to, in any bylaw, provide for a system of licenses, permits or approvals.

Anyone wishing to inspect or obtain a copy of the proposed 40 Temporary Vendors Bylaw (41.42 kB) or 41 Special Event Bylaw (59.95 kB) may click on the links or visit the Town Office, 100 King St., Windsor, NS between the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday, excluding Statutory Holidays.

Residential Christmas Decorating Contest

On December 11th the judges toured the Town of Windsor to determine the finalists for the Residential Decorating Contest.

1st place ~ Garey Pridham & Susan Sheehy, 512 Clifton Avenue
A private paint consultant will come to your home, help choose colours and offer suggestions.  Prize package also includes Beauti-tone paint and supplies.  (value $300.00) (provided by Windsor Home Hardware)


2nd place ~ Pam & John Edgecomb, 850 Clifton Avenue
A skating party for 40 people at Exhibition Arena (includes hot chocolate) for family & friends (provided by the Town of Windsor)


3rd place ~ Wanda and Brian Lavers, 13 Burgess Crescent
A $50.00 gift certificate to a downtown merchant of your choice (compliments of the Windsor Business Enhancement Society).


Over 65 percent of town homes were decorated and the judges also commented on the commercial store fronts as well.