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Posted on: April 22, 2026
This year Heavy Garbage Day is starting on the galactically themed day May The Fourth Be With You. Heavy garbage collection will begin on Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6 a.m. Crews will travel across the municipality from that date onward until all areas have been completed. Be sure to review the guidelines before placing your items out!
Posted on: April 22, 2026
The theme for Earth Day 2026 is Our Power, Our Planet and focuses on individual actions and local solutions to combat climate change. Learn how you can use municipal services to reduce waste and protect our environment this Earth Day and everyday.
Posted on: April 17, 2026
As of May 1, 2026, the Municipality of the County of Victoria is changing the Marketing Levy reporting and remittance process for short-term rental accommodation operators. Find out more about the change and important dates, including two upcoming online information sessions that will walk operators through the new reporting system.
Posted on: April 16, 2026
The Province of Nova Scotia is moving forward with changes to strengthen fire services across the province, including new legislation, updated training and the creation of a provincial Fire Commissioner role.
Posted on: April 16, 2026
Victoria County Council will meet on Monday, April 20, 2026 at 10 a.m. for its next Regular Council Meeting. This meeting will be live streamed so that residents can tune in at a time that is convenient for them. Everyone is welcome to attend council meetings!
Posted on: April 15, 2026
Read the latest news on the Ingonish Wastewater Treatment System project. The current status for Phase 1 and Phase 2 is provided in this update.
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Council has set the dates for the District 3 by-election:
Voting will take place by paper ballot. The Municipal Clerk, Steff MacLeod, will serve as Returning Officer for the by-election.
The new Plan Victoria County Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use Bylaw are in effect as of October 2, 2025. Both documents received Ministerial Approval from the Provincial Minister of Municipal Affairs with amendments.
The Plan Victoria County Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use Bylaw cover all areas in the municipality (except for the Baddeck plan area) and replace the existing Wind Turbine Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use Bylaw.
