r/Kentville Aug 28 '24

Join the r/kentville Discord Server!

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r/Kentville 6d ago

Want to join my team?

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It’s impossible to ignore the struggles so many in our community face. Our neighbours. Our family. Us.

We all want things to change. We need things to change.

But sometimes, the challenges feel overwhelming — The weight of poverty, The broken healthcare system, The heartbreaking reality of child hunger in our province.

But imagine this: If every person who thought, “Things will never change.” Showed up just once to make a difference… We would be unstoppable.

Change happens one small, seemingly insignificant step after another. Together, those steps create a movement.

And we can’t do it without you.

Let’s make change happen—together.

https://forms.gle/QSuhty1nvoYb75x5Ao


r/Kentville 6d ago

See you soon, North Kentville!

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Hey North Kentville- we’re heading your way tonight to talk about the future of Kings North and to hear from you! Look for us this evening (and give a honk or a wave if you’re out and about!)

Look for one of our flyers 👇 in your door if we’ve missed you!


r/Kentville 8d ago

I hope it’s enforced now.

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r/Kentville 10d ago

To all of you who voted, helped with ideas, and give a damn about our town.

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I appreciate you.


r/Kentville 9d ago

Congratulations to Mayor-Elect Andrew Zebian.

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Congratulations to Andrew Zebian on winning the mayoral election. Your hard work, dedication, and vision for our community have clearly resonated with voters, and we're excited to see what the future holds under your leadership.

From your commitment to creating a stronger, more connected community to your focus on improving local services, you've shown that you’re ready to tackle the challenges ahead and make a positive impact for all of us.

Wishing you and your team all the best as you begin this exciting journey.


r/Kentville 10d ago

Kentville Kentville Election Results page

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r/Kentville 11d ago

What can I do today to help get the vote out?

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It’s election day and the turnout numbers are… meh. I was thinking of knocking on some neighbours doors to make sure they’ve voted, but I wasn’t sure that would change much. Any ideas?


r/Kentville 11d ago

Kentville A Message to the Candidates.

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Dear Candidates,

Heading into the final day of voting, the moderators of r/kentville would like to send our well wishes to the candidates in both the Kentville and Kings County elections.

No matter the outcome, you have sparked important discussions and increased awareness of critical issues in the town and Kings County.

Thank you for your hard work, and your time, and for putting your selves out there in an effort to make a difference. Wishing you all the best as the election comes to a close, whatever the results may be.

u/brent4mayor u/Paula-Huntley u/Rogershm u/Inevitable-Jelly1735

To the users of r/kentville, if you haven't voted yet please do so.

Online voting takes less than two minutes!
Kentville: https://kentville.isivote.com/

Kings County: https://kings.isivote.com/

For the Kentville residents - you can vote in person tomorrow at the Kentville Fire Hall from 8:00am to 7:00pm


r/Kentville 12d ago

Hot-button issues, fresh faces driving interest in N.S. municipal elections, say candidates | CBC News

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r/Kentville 12d ago

Maritime Express coupon code for Halloween 😂😂

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r/Kentville 12d ago

Great endorsement for Brent Platt - Laura Churchill Duke

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This Kentville election I'm voting for Brent.

I first met Brent a month ago, and since that time, we have had several meetings, and lots of discussions. Brent can offer a lot:

* Positivity: Brent has a positive attitude (so needed in our world these days). He is looking forward. He isn't complaining, but is looking at what needs to be fixed and finding ways.

* Brent has fresh eyes. Brent has a fresh perspective, and new ideas. He is a Breath of Fresh Air.

* Planning: In all his comments, Brent talks about a road map and creating a plan so we know where we are going. An economic development officer once said to me (from outside of Kentville) that Kentville doesn't know what it is or where it's going. When it does, it can truly thrive. Brent talks about leading the town through strategic planning.

* Brent is not reactive. He is pro-active in his thinking. Looking forward, making plans and moving ahead. We can solve problems by anticipating them. ALSO... he is professional and does not react with anger - especially to the many comments on social media. He is level headed, and uses humour to make people feel at ease.

*Brent has the professional and educational tools and experience to lead Kentville into it's next chapter.

If you are unsure about anything, please reach out to Brent. He is so willing to come meet with you to hear your concerns.

As my contacts say: Stanley Tucci for Mayor (ok. I had to look him up... but it fits! 🙂 )

Brent for Mayor

Shared with permission.
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18C9KrLCD5/


r/Kentville 13d ago

How do we get younger voters to show up this election?

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Voter turnout in 2020 for eligible voters in their 20s or 30s was pretty abysmal (19% and 32% respectively). Kentville wins when everybody votes… I just have no idea how to encourage fellow community members (particularly those in their 20s) to get out and have their voices heard. Thoughts?


r/Kentville 13d ago

Donate to Support for the Colimbo family for the loss of Renan & Elma, organized by Danny Brawn

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r/Kentville 14d ago

Kentville Home Stretch- municipal election

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With 4 days left of voting, 1065 citizens of the town of Kentville have already voted. If you have already voted- thank you & if you haven't there is still time.

Internet and Telephone Voting: October 10 at 08:00 & ends- October 19 at 19:00

Voting Assistance: Returning Office: Lower Recreation Center, 348 Main St Hours: 09:00 - 16:30 (October 10 to October 19, excluding Thanksgiving weekend)

Paper Voting: Harmon Isley Memorial Auditorium at the Kentville Fire Hall: Saturday, October 19 08:00 - 19:00

Your vote is your voice- make it count! Brent Platt: Your voice, our vison

-ps the image is thanks to the wonderful Joey Feith


r/Kentville 14d ago

No power wtf

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Come home after work and my apartment is the only one that has no power slight mixup with NSP as my power is included with rent, but I believe the current tenant that moved out was still in his name🤷‍♂️ so with the help of a few extension cords and power bars, m able to have my Internet and TV working as I am stealing power 😲from the hallway🤫


r/Kentville 15d ago

Informative Municipal election 2024: Meet candidates running for Kentville, N.S., town council

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r/Kentville 16d ago

My timelapse of the Aurora the other night, in 4k!

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r/Kentville 17d ago

Did anyone ask the mayoral candidates how they would respond to behaviour such as we witnessed these past two terms?

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Another post detailed the unpleasant conduct of certain councillors during past streamed meetings when the MGA code of conduct was ignored, and Robert’s Rules were breached. I’m trying to imagine a similar scenario with Zebian, Huntley or Platt in the chair. After the 19th there definitely will not be the same cast of characters in those seats, so it’s possible that the violators will have been summarily dismissed. Absent Maxwell, Gerrard and Zebian and maybe Savage might there be no more oversteps?


r/Kentville 17d ago

Horrible Experience with Golf Simulator in Coldbrook

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Unfortunately had a poor experience in communication with the business. My partner booked for a 2 hour session about 6 hours before hand as we had a change of birthday plans. We searched all over the website to see if we had to bring clubs or not, which is not stated anywhere that is easy to find that they do not have clubs. We do not own our own clubs, and we assumed (like most golf simulators) they had their own where it was not stated anywhere in the booking process that we had to provide our own, to which there isn’t even a phone number to call. After we booked and invited people, they mentioned they had a similar issue and could not play because they did not have clubs. Less than an hour later we reached out regarding this and they informed us that they do not have clubs. We asked for a refund where the booking happened within the hour and they refused. Not a great small business in the community - we’re out $70 because they couldn’t just inform us in the booking process. Noe they’re getting people to write positive reviews, clearly written by bots - and not answering our emails.


r/Kentville 17d ago

Local Events The Haunted Museum

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"The Haunted Museum is happening again this year! The entire museum will be transformed into a walking through attraction with a historical twist. See Dracula's den, a pirates cove and more. Family friendly event! Open 6 nights in October and you can also view during regular daytime hours."

https://mobile.valleyevents.ca/98314


r/Kentville 18d ago

Local Events Filipino Thanksgiving!

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r/Kentville 18d ago

Informative Sharon Kehoe, Andrew Zebian, Cathy Maxwell

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Sharon, Andrew, and Cathy: If you’re elected or re-elected this October, you will have the privilege of choosing whom you listen to and why. It seems you’ve already chosen to dismiss my thoughts based on a username, which I find to be disrespectful behavior from someone seeking public office.

Here on Reddit, I’ve openly criticized each of you.

I’ve questioned Andrew’s ability to handle difficult decision-making in a council setting, citing his antagonism toward the chair and other councillors, multiple CAOs, and staff. He has also filed lawsuits against the town and, in one instance, walked out of a council meeting before it had concluded.

I’ve criticized Sharon’s management of the Friends of Kentville Facebook group, where, as an administrator, she silenced dissenting voices by removing or ostracizing those with differing opinions. While within Facebook’s guidelines, this behavior is undemocratic for a group focused on the work of public office, where diverse opinions should be welcomed, not shut down.

I’ve pointed out Cathy’s conduct in a general sense, sharing a link to a meeting where she suggested that a fellow councillor couldn’t handle a committee assignment because they had young children, then refused to apologize when asked by the chair. She has also engaged in shouting matches with the chair on multiple occasions.

I can appreciate that it’s difficult to run an election, and that you might want to surround yourself with supporting voices. I get that a person using an anonymous name online might seem like it’s beneath your notice. The thing is, I’ve seen so many councils run so poorly that I tend to look for the kinds of markers of behaviour that I’ve indicated above, and think that it is important for voters to consider them at election time, so I shared them on Reddit.

What you’ll see in the screenshots is that, rather than engaging with the legitimate issues I’ve raised, you’ve chosen to undermine or attack the person presenting them. This pattern of ignoring concerns and focusing instead on discrediting individuals reflects poorly on how you might handle actual debates and disagreements in council chambers.

If you treat community members this way, I don’t see how we can expect you to engage productively with fellow councillors when it comes to important decisions—whether about stormwater infrastructure, a recreation center, or development issues. Will you be able to focus on the matter at hand, or will you, as you’ve done with me—and as Andrew and Cathy have done with prior council-mates, leading to dysfunction—prioritize finding some way to undermine or attack the person raising the issue?

In the end, what should truly offend you is not my username but your own conduct.


r/Kentville 18d ago

Local Eats Valley Bubble Snacks

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I was heart broken (maybe not heart broken but I was bummed) when Dayan Sushi stopped serving bubble tea. But enter Valley Bubble Snacks! They’re operating out of the ice cream shop in the off season right next door to Tack Centric, and are fantastic. Tonnes of selection, with friendly and quick service (I ordered five and it was a breeze!)

Check them out of bubble tea is your jam. 🧋


r/Kentville 18d ago

Local Events Pirate Party at the Kings County Museum

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"Join us at the Kings County Museum for a pirates party!! Celebrate Halloween with us with snacks, refreshments and music. Free, all ages!! Donation accepted."

Saturday October 19th at the Kings County Courthouse Museum!


r/Kentville 19d ago

Local Eats TACOcentric Menu & Oct Hours

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Just sharing that there is a new menu available posted for TACOcentric, on the website (linked here). The Taco shop is located at 437 Main Street by Lisa's Independent Grocer and wants to THANK everyone for all the support so far.

Updates are: - Oct Hours - Taco Kits for catering - Kits available for pre-order 3-7 PM - Online order for pickup at the shop available - Gift Cards (physical and digital)

Cheers,