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Recent News and Announcements
Posted on: October 16, 2024
The public is invited to attend the Victoria County Council meeting being held at 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 17th, 2024 in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building (495 Chebucto Street, Baddeck, NS).
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Posted on: October 14, 2024
The planning team at Uplands Studio is holding public information sessions on Wednesday, October 16th for residents looking for more information and to ask questions about these documents. The public hearing on Thursday, October 17th focuses on hearing feedback. Ask questions directly at the Public Information Sessions – 2-4 PM in Englishtown and 7-9 PM in Ingonish.
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Posted on: October 10, 2024
The Victoria County Walking series is back with a full slate of guided walks that will let you enjoy the beauty of autumn in Victoria County. Join our Active Living & Recreation Coordinator, Chris Woodford at a walk near you!
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Posted on: October 10, 2024
Eligible residents can now cast their vote for District Councillor! Vote anytime from now until 7:00 p.m. on October 19th, 2024 by telephone or on the web. The details on how to vote are included in your Voter Information Letter which should have arrived in your mailbox this week. You can also choose to vote in-person at the Voter Help Stations.
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Posted on: October 9, 2024
Waste collection will occur on Wednesday, October 16th, for residents of, of Ross Ferry, Kempt Head, South Side Boularderie, Big Bras d’Or, New Campbellton, Cape Dauphin, New Harris, Englishtown, South Haven, Big Harbour, and Port Bevis due to the Thanksgiving holiday.
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Posted on: October 9, 2024
Closure Notice: All Municipal Facilities will be closed Monday, October 14th, 2024 for the Thanksgiving holiday. The Jim Bradley Recycling Depot, New Haven Recycling Depot and Dingwall Transfer Station will be closed Tuesday, October 15th, 2024.
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Victoria County’s ALERT System In times of crisis it is important that residents have access to trusted, timely and accurate information to ensure their own safety and that of their family and loved ones. Click here to learn more or download the app for you phone below.
Plan Victoria County Plan Victoria is a project to create a Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By-law for all areas of the Municipality of the County of Victoria. Access the documents and connect with the planning team at www.planvictoria.ca . These documents are still in draft form.
Public Hearing & Second Reading
Final draft documents have gone through Council First Reading. A Public Hearing was scheduled for October 10th, 2024. That meeting has been postponed to October 17th, 2024 . If passed by Council during the Second Reading, the documents will go for final review by the provincial government.
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Election 2024 – Victoria County Residents of Victoria County will join residents from other municipalities across Nova Scotia in voting in the 2024 municipal elections. Election day is Saturday, October 19, 2024. Eligible residents will elect Councillors for each of the eight (8) districts in Victoria County to represent them for the next four (4) years. Voting will be done by telephone and electronically on the web. In-person voting is available at two locations. Returning Officer: Blair Gallop
(902) 295-2117
elections@victoriacounty.ca
Follow the link below to find more information for voters and candidates.
Information about the 2024 Election