District 3 By-Election: Notice of Polls
Posted on: May 7, 2026
The district 3 by-election is May 30. Get the details on polling dates, times, location and the official candidates.
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Getting Help to Reduce Community Building Energy Costs
Posted on: May 7, 2026
Do you operate a community hall, museum or community building and need support reducing your energy costs? Learn how other communities in Nova Scotia have had success at an upcoming information session with Navigate Energy on May 11, 2026.
Baddeck RCMP Detachment Community Town Hall
Posted on: May 5, 2026
Members of the community are invited to attend a town hall hosting Baddeck RCMP Detachment on May 13.
Today is Nomination Day!
Posted on: May 5, 2026
To run for council in the District 3 by-election (Baddeck area) you must submit your paperwork between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. in person to the Returning Officer at the Municipal Building (495 Chebucto Street, Baddeck).
Victoria County Celebrates Compost Awareness Week
Posted on: May 4, 2026
This Compost Awareness Week, the Municipality of the County of Victoria is reminding everyone just how important composting is for our community here in Victoria County. Help keep food scraps and compostable materials out of landfills where they don’t belong. Compost it instead!
Meet Your Solid Waste Educator
Posted on: May 1, 2026
Victoria County now has a dedicated Solid Waste Educator. Meet Morgan MacInnis! Morgan is helping residents, schools, businesses, and community groups better understand waste, improve recycling and composting practices, and take action to reduce what is sent to the landfill. Learn how you can access this resource.
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District 3 By-Election
Set for May 30, 2026
Council has set the dates for the District 3 by-election:
- May 5, 2026 – Nomination Day
- May 21, 2026 – First Advance Polling Day
- May 26, 2026 – Second Advance Polling Day
- May 30, 2026 – By-election Day
Voting will take place by paper ballot. The Municipal Clerk, Steff MacLeod, will serve as Returning Officer for the by-election.
2026-27 Municipal Budget
Budget deliberations are under way
Each year, Council approves its municipal financial plan that funds local services, infrastructure and community priorities across Victoria County. Community feedback helps inform those decisions. Our 2026-27 Municipal Budget Survey garnered 527 responses across all 8 districts. This valuable feedback has been shared with Council to help inform their decision making.
Visit engage.victoriacounty.com to follow the 2026-27 Municipal Budget process.
