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Posted on: August 7, 2026
Join us for our next Tidy Friday community cleanups and help make Victoria County a little cleaner, one piece of litter at a time! Upcoming clean-ups are scheduled in Bay St. Lawrence, New Haven, and Cape North. All we need is YOUR help!
Posted on: August 6, 2026
Wildfire is a growing concern across Canada, including here in rural Nova Scotia. While no property can ever be completely wildfire-proof, there are practical steps every homeowner in Victoria County can take to reduce the risk of a wildfire spreading to their home.
Posted on: August 5, 2026
Have you had a great experience at one of our Enviro-Depots? Submit a nomination to recognize a depot that has outstanding customer service and dedicated staff and be entered for a chance to WIN $500!
Posted on: July 31, 2026
The Municipality of the County of Victoria is looking for residents who are passionate about their communities to serve on two important advisory committees: the Housing Committee and the Planning Advisory Committee.
Posted on: July 30, 2026
This July, staff and community volunteers came together for two Tidy Friday cleanups in Little Narrows and Middle River, removing an incredible 146 lbs of litter from our roadsides and public spaces!
Posted on: July 27, 2026
All municipal facilities will be closed for the Natal Day holiday on Monday, August 3, 2026. The Jim Bradley Recycling Depot, New Haven Recycling Depot and Dingwall Transfer Station will also be closed on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. Monday’s waste collection route will occur on Wednesday, August 5th.
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.
We are conducting a survey to better understand how residents access information about waste collection.
The survey is open to:
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.
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:
Visit engage.victoriacounty.com to follow the 2026-27 Municipal Budget process.
