ICYMI: Council Meeting Recap for June 2026
Posted on: June 24, 2026
Victoria County Council met for their regular meeting on June 22, 2026. Read more’ to get the highlights.
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Recent News and Announcements
CORRECTION: Road Closure: Little Narrows Water System
Posted on: June 24, 2026
John Neil George Road will be closed between civic #424 and #455 on Thursday, June 25, 2026 while work is completed on the Little Narrows water utility. The work is scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. and to be completed by 4 p.m.
Canada Day Holiday Hours
Posted on: June 23, 2026
Here are the schedule changes for the Canada Day holiday on Wednesday, July 1st, 2026. All municipal facilities are closed. Waste collection is moved to Friday, July 3rd.
Victoria County Introduces Separate Fire Protection Rate on Tax Bills
Posted on: June 23, 2026
Residents may notice a change to their 2026 property tax bill, with fire protection services now shown as a separate line item. The fire protection rate is the portion of a property tax rate that is used to fund fire services in our municipality. It was previously included within the general tax rate.
District 3 Councillor sworn into office
Posted on: June 23, 2026
Ian Nicholson was sworn in as Councillor for District 3 (Baddeck area) during the regular meeting of Council on Monday, June 22, 2026. Councillor Nicholson was elected in the May […]
Road Closure: Little Narrows Water System
Posted on: June 23, 2026
John Neal George Road will be closed between civic #424 and #455 on Thursday, July 25, 2026 while work is completed on the Little Narrows water utility. The work is scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. and to be completed by 4 p.m.
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Solid Waste and Recycling Survey
Victoria County wants to hear from residents about solid waste and recycling services.
We are conducting a survey to better understand how residents access information about waste collection.
The survey is open to:
- Year-round residents
- Seasonal residents
- Recreational property owners
Feedback collected through the survey will help the Municipality improve how waste and recycling information is shared and support future decisions related to waste and recycling services.
The survey will remain open until July 31, 2026.
2026-27 Municipal Budget
Victoria County Approves 2026–27 Municipal Budget
Victoria County Council approved the 2026–27 Municipal Budget on May 19, 2026.
The approved operating budget is $16,216,837. Council’s budget decisions were informed by a resident budget survey completed by 527 residents, with affordability identified as one of the community’s top priorities.
Despite rising costs, Council was able to keep overall municipal tax rates unchanged for the 2026–27 fiscal year.
The overall tax rates remain:
- $1.15 per $100 of assessment for residential and resource properties
- $2.09 per $100 of assessment for commercial properties
Visit engage.victoriacounty.com to follow the 2026-27 Municipal Budget process.
