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Candidates for the District 3 By-election

Candidates for the District 3 By-election

Posted on: April 28, 2026

Wondering who is running in the District 3 (Baddeck Area) By-Election? The candidates will be listed here as they are confirmed by the Returning Officer. Are you considering running for Councillor? Nomination Day is May 5th!

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Meet Your Solid Waste Educator 

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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Coming up Next Week: Council Meetings & Flag Raising

Coming up Next Week: Council Meetings & Flag Raising

Posted on: April 30, 2026

On Monday, May 4, Victoria County Council will have a flag raising ceremony at 9 a.m. for Gaelic Heritage Month. Following the ceremony, a Finance and Audit Committee meeting will take place from 9:30 – 10 a.m. Council will then sit for Committee of the Whole beginning at 10 a.m.

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Curbside Waste Collection: Sorting Rules Are Being Enforced 

Curbside Waste Collection: Sorting Rules Are Being Enforced 

Posted on: April 29, 2026

Victoria County is reminding residents and businesses that curbside waste must be properly sorted for curbside collection. Waste collection crews have been directed to reject bags that do not meet sorting requirements. Need to brush up on what goes where? Our sorting guide and waste wizard tool are here to help!

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Free Community Shredding Events

Free Community Shredding Events

Posted on: April 29, 2026

Victoria County is hosting two free document shredding events for residents this May. This is a safe and convenient way to dispose of confidential documents, reducing the risk of identity theft and ensuring paper materials are properly recycled. The first event will take place on May 9 in Neil’s Harbour, and the second on May 23 in Baddeck.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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