Local Senior Games: May 8 - 12, 2023
This is a week-long schedule of competitive and non-competitive games focusing on all abilities, and organized by seniors in Bible Hill, Colchester County and Truro. Activities include games such as scrabble, pickleball, cribbage and washer toss.
Any senior 55 and better can participate. Join the fun, make friends and enjoy great fellowship!
For more information:
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Colchester Recreation 902-897-3185
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Town of Truro Parks, Recreation and Culture 902-893-6093
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Village of Bible Hill Recreation 902-893-8083
Click here to view/print the registration form and schedule!
Neighbourhood Safety Talk
The Village, in partnership with the Colchester District Royal Canadian Mounted Police, will be holding an information session for Bible Hill residents on neighbourhood safety tips, as well as components of a neighbourhood watch program and the RCMP's Citizens on Patrol (COP) initiative.
This is a great opportunity to learn how you can help keep your community safe and prevent crime.
If you're interested in attending, please register in advance by:
- filling out the form at the QR code or this link https://forms.office.com/r/tmaNGmV1Be
- or calling the office at 902-893-8083.
The session will be held on May 24th at 7:00 PM at H. Douglas Boyce Village Hall, 69 Pictou Road.
Let's work together to create a safer and stronger community.
Recently adopted by-laws
Commissioners recently adopted a new set of by-laws governing the affairs of the Village.
In accordance with the Municipal Government Act, the by-laws were approved by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
A copy of the by-laws can be found on our website (along with our policies) at biblehill.ca or for direct download by clicking here.
If you have any questions, please contact a Commissioner or the Clerk and Treasurer.
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Please do not feed deer
If you feed deer, please don't, and instead consider their safety and the welfare of yourself, your family, and neighbours.
Wildlife fed in residential areas lose their natural fear of people and become vulnerable, while young animals can fail to learn the skills required to secure their natural diets. Backyard feeding often means animals travel near and across roadways, sidewalks and around houses.
Deer naturally have several adaptations that help them survive winter including:
- a thick winter coat of hollow hair;
- storage of fat through summer and fall for winter use; and
- reduced activity and slowed metabolism requiring less food.
Concentrating deer around feeders near homes causes a number of problems, including:
- danger to people and pets;
- property damage on lawns, ornamental shrubs, and trees;
- hazards to local traffic as they move to and from the feeding site;
- domestic dogs chasing and even killing deer, or dogs injured or killed; and
- higher susceptibility to disease.
Please be a good neighbour and do not feed deer.
To learn more about living safely with wildlife, please visit:
https://novascotia.ca/natr/wildlife/living-with-wildlife/
Spare Crossing Guard Job Opportunity
Do you have some spare time? Do you like to work with children while enjoying the fresh air and being physically active? You can do all those things while making a difference in your community!
Village of Bible Hill is seeking reliable people to work as Spare Crossing Guards. Our Guards play an important role in keeping children safe on their way to and from school. The ideal candidate is a responsible, safety-driven, community minded person who will maintain positive public relations for the Village in delivering the school crossing guard program.
The rate of pay is $17.00 per hour, plus 4% vacation. Spares are scheduled on an on call-basis, with hours of 7:45- 9: 00 AM and 2:15 - 3:30 PM, Monday to Friday during the school year.
The selection process will include an interview and background inquiry with Child Abuse Registry, Criminal Record, and Vulnerable Sector Checks.
Interested persons may submit their resume in person at the Village office or via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
For more information, click here.
John, Village Crossing Guard pictured below, wanted to pass on why, if you're interested in this job opportunity, you should reach out.
We asked John three questions and these were his answers:
What is your favourite part of the job?
The kids, and being in a role that helps keep them safe. I also really enjoy interacting with the public
What was the reason you applied for the job?
I was looking for a good way to spend my time after retirement, and this is it.
Why would you recommend this job to others?
Because it's a great job. Being able to talk to the kids, their parents and the public everyday is very rewarding, and everyone appreciates the job you do. Helping to keep kids safe near the roads is very important.
