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We’re Hiring!
Victoria County is accepting applications to fill three, full-time, four (4) month term positions. Two of the pos...
Wilderness First Aid Training Program
Victoria County will be supporting 5 residents to receive Wilderness Remote First-Aid training with Red Cross. Th...
Municipal Tax Office will be Closed on Wednesday April 17th
Please be advised that the tax office at the Municipal Office in Baddeck will be closed for staff training on Wed...
April 15th – Committee of the Whole and Budget Meeting
Victoria County Council is holding two meetings at the Municipal Building in Council Chambers on Monday, April 15...
Water Customers: Please Inspect Your Standpipe
Municipal water customers are asked to inspect their standpipe for any signs of damage after the winter. The stan...
Donations for the ReUse Centre are now being accepted!
Thank you to all the community groups that applied to operate the ReUse Centre for 2024! We had a record number o...
Residential Heavy Garbage Collection North of Smokey- Request for Quotes
The Municipality of the County of Victoria is issuing this Request for Quotes (RFQ) seeking the services of a qua...
Nominate a Deserving Volunteer
Victoria County recognizes the hard work and dedication of the many volunteers that help to make our County thriv...
Not-for-Profit Governance Training – FREE!
ATTENTION: Current or Prospective Not-for-Profit Volunteer Board Members in Victoria County. Victoria County is o...
Invitation to Tender – Ingonish Water Line Extension Project
The Municipality invites interested parties to submit a written tender to carry out required work to extend the I...
Update – Tipping Floor Open
Following cleaning, the tipping floor at the Baddeck Waste Management Facility is open as of April 8, 2024. ...
Council Meeting March 26th, 2 P.M.
Victoria County Council will meet at 2 p.m. March 26, 2024 at the Municipal Building in Baddeck (495 Chebucto Str...
Czech Republic Fact-Finding Report
Czech Republic Fact-Finding Report released to Victoria County Council to provide information on mission to inves...
Payment Counter and Revenue Department morning closure: Monday, March 25, 2024
Tax Sale Preparation Please note: In preparation for a Municipal Tax Sale on Monday, March 25th, the Victoria Cou...
Upcoming Tax Sale – by Public Auction
A tax sale by public auction will be held on Monday, March 25, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. sharp at the Inverary Inn Confe...
Municipal Building: Expression of Interest (EOI)
Victoria County Council has requested an Expression of Interest (EOI) to hire a consultant experienced in municip...
Water Utility Rate Increase
On April 1st, 2024, Victoria County water customers will see an increase on their water bill for both the residen...
Pickleball at Boularderie School
Exercise and fun is freely available to Victoria County residents (ages 15 and up) on select Wednesday evenings t...
Victoria County Municipal Elections 2024
Are you interested in helping Victoria County thrive? Any life experience you have, a passion to learn, listen ...
Printed Copies of the Draft Plan Victoria County Documents
If you’d prefer to read a printed copy of the documents “Draft Municipal Planning Strategy†and/or  “Dra...
Recreation Programs at Rankin School of the Narrows
Victoria County's Active Living & Recreation program is bringing free community programming with the help of Comm...
Budget Survey Results & Next Steps
Victoria County's first budget survey, launched on February 16th, 2024 aimed to collect direct community input fo...
CHANGE TO ONLINE MEETING! Budget Meeting & Committee of the Whole: March 11, 2024
Budget Meeting: Council and financial staff will meet from 9:30am-Noon on March 11th, 2024. At 2PM Council will b...
UPDATE! Ingonish Water System
Repairs have been completed and water is back on. Customers of the Ingonish Water System between Kelly's Lane and...
Reaching Out – Supports for Seniors
Looking to make your income stretch further? Feeling overwhelmed with where to turn? There are rebates, grants an...
Waste Collection Cancelled – March 7, 2024
Due to forecasted weather conditions, waste collection has been cancelled on Thursday, March 7, for residents of...
Hurricane Fiona Recovery Funding in Victoria County
$4,214,691 in non-repayable federal contributions through the Hurricane Fiona Recovery Fund (HFRF) was announced ...
Victoria County Municipal Budget 101
Victoria County Council Budget 2024 discussions have started! If your eyes glaze over just hearing the word "budg...
Plan Victoria County – Public Meeting March 5th in Dingwall
The most recent draft planning documents for Plan Victoria County are now available for public review! A public m...
Community Grants – Apply by March 31, 2024
Each year Victoria County Council allocates funds to support not for profit community organizations in their effo...
Tax Sale by Public Auction – March 25th, 2024
The next tax sale will be by public auction on Monday, March 25, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the Inverary Inn Conferenc...
Seeking Community Volunteers for the Finance and Audit Committee
The Municipality of Victoria County is seeking an individual from the community to serve as a member on its Finan...
Last Week to Apply!
Attention local not-for-profit groups! There is only one week left to apply to run the ReUse Centre to raise fund...
Employment Opportunity: Drive with Victoria County Transit
Are you a skilled and reliable driver with a passion for providing excellent service? Victoria County Transit is ...
Nova Scotia Health is Looking for A Health Promoter in Victoria County
We are sharing the following job opportunity on behalf of Nova Scotia Health - take a look and share! Help to mak...
Victoria County Council Meeting – February 20th, 2024
A council meeting for the Municipality of the County of Victoria will take place on Tuesday February 20th at 2:00...
Winter 2024 News & Views Municipal Newsletter
The third issue (Winter 2024) of Victoria County's Municipal Newsletter - News & Views is available now! Victoria...
Resident Budget Survey – Help Inform the development of Budget 2024
When deciding how to spend budget funds, which services do you think are the most important in Victoria County? C...
Heritage Day Waste Collection
Change to waste collection schedule for Heritage Day on February 19 ...
Heritage Day – Monday, February 19
The Municipality of the County of Victoria will be closed on Monday, February 19th to celebrate Heritage Day. All...
Be a Community Representative!
Victoria County Water Utility is looking for community members to join the committee. ...
Being Prepared for Emergencies
With historic snowfall events fresh in our minds, now is a good time to make sure your family is prepared! Use th...
ReUse Centre Applications are Now Open!
Not-for-profit organizations can apply for the 2024 season to operate the ReUse Centre to sell donated items. ...
Council Meetings – Monday, February 12th
Open to the public There are two scheduled Council Meetings on Monday, February 12th. The Committee of the Whole ...
Property Assessments – Appeal by Feb. 8th
Assessment appeals must be received by midnight on February 8, 2024. Signed appeal forms can be submitted to by e...
Please keep garbage boxes clear of snow!
Please ensure your garbage boxes or bins are cleared of snow, and ice. Â Salt the area, and ensure there is a cle...
Winter Waste Collection Safety
As winter weather set in, we would like to remind residents to keep their waste collection areas clear of snow an...
Reminder to Community Organizations! Submit your 2023 – 2024 reporting documents!
Each year Victoria County Council allocates funds to support not for profit community organizations in their effo...
Municipal Accessible Public Washroom Program
Did you know? The Municipality of the County of Victoria, along with funding from the Nova Scotia government and ...
Illegal Dumping! Need help sorting it out?
A resource created by the Province of Nova Scotia can help to guide Victoria County residents and community group...
Hiring Customer Service Clerk – Victoria County Administration
The Municipality of the County of Victoria is seeking to fill a full-time permanent position of Customer Service ...
Victoria County Council Meeting – January 22, 2024
Upcoming council meeting for the Municipality of the County of Victoria will take place on Monday January 22nd, a...
Free Outdoor Training Career Program
A federally funded training program is now available for residents of Nova Scotia who are interested in pursing a...
Victoria County Employment Opportunities
The Municipality of the County of Victoria is seeking to fill two full-time Waste Collection Driver positions bas...
Waste Collection Cancelled – January 18, 2024
Due to weather conditions, waste collection has been cancelled on Thursday, January 18, for residents of Neil's H...
January 16 – Municipal Office Payment Counter Closed
Please note the payment counter at the Municipal Office in Baddeck will not be opening the morning of January 16,...
Marketing Levy By-law Changes are now in effect
Effective January 1, 2024, the Marketing Levy applying to all fixed-roof accommodations come into effect. Remitta...
2024 Property Assessment Notices
Property owners in Victoria County are receiving their 2024 Property Assessment Notices now. ...
Waste Sorting Guide – Holiday Edition
Disposing Holiday Waste in Victoria County As you’re enjoying the holiday season, here’s a handy remi...
Property Tax Sale by Public Auction – January 16, 2024
Upcoming Tax Sale Municipal property tax accounts that are more than one year in arrears are subject to tax sale ...
Have you signed up for Victoria County’s Voyent Alert?
In times of crisis it is important that residents have access to trusted, timely and accurate information to ensu...
2024 Depot Donation Not-for-Profit Organizations
Depot Donation South and North schedules for 2024 Not-for-profit groups who applied were selected randomly. For t...
UPDATE: Cancelled Beacon Baddeck Information Session
Please note the online information session planned for the Beacon Baddeck Community Planning project scheduled fo...
Update: Waste Collection Tues, Dec 12, 2023
Waste collection may occur on paved roads only Tuesday, December 12th,for residents starting at the Bar...
Victoria County Council Meeting – Monday, December 11, 2023 / 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
LivestreaUpcoming Meetings Council Meeting: December 11, 2023 | 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Livestreamed on YouTube: WA...
Victoria County Council Meeting – Monday, December 11th
Agenda Highlights Please note: Council meeting will be livestreamed and available here on the County of Victoria ...
Nova Scotia Municipal Housing Needs Report – County of Victoria
2023 Housing Needs Assessment Report The Nova Scotia government released it’s provincial housing needs asse...
UPDATE TO SCHEDULE: Offshore Wind Energy Information Session on December 5th
The Cape Breton Partnership and Net Zero Atlantic Session on Offshore Wind Information has been changed due t...
Fall 2023 News & Views Municipal Newsletter
Online Version The second issue (Fall 2023) of Victoria County’s Municipal Newsletter – News & Vi...
Speed Limit Reduction – Hwy 105 – West of Baddeck
Coordinated renewed effort by Victoria County and Wagmatcook First Nation proves successful Following numerous se...
ATTENTION: Dingwall water customers
Reduced Water Pressure – Thursday, November 16 Please be advised that due to water upgrades, water customer...
Victoria County Council Meeting and Agenda- November 14, 2023 @ 2:00 pm
Agenda and meeting information for the November 14, 2023 Victoria Council Session at 2:00pm at the Municipal Buil...
Community Health Board – Online Survey
Share your views! Have you heard? The Eastern Zone Community Health Boards are creating a new Community Health Pl...
Victoria County Employment Opportunities
The Municipality of the County of Victoria is seeking to fill two full-time permanant positions based out of the ...
Mi’kmaw Flags Raised at Victoria County Municipal Building
In support of Mi’kmaw culture, history, and heritage, the Mi’kmaw flag was raised today in partnershi...
Reuse Centre now closed until March 2024
Donation are now paused for the Reuse Centre until March 2024....
Public Hearing – October 10th – Questions and Answers Document
Thank you for your questions, feedback and written submissions on the First Reading for the Proposed Local Improv...
Czech Republic Fact-Finding Mission
Representatives from the Municipality of the County of Victoria Municipality will leave September 12th, 2023, on ...
Municipal Water Notice: Delay in Water Billing
Victoria County Water Utility is advising our water customers of a delay in billing which covers your water usage...
Request for Proposals – Trail Development
Please note the following Multi-Use Trail Development Requests for Proposals open now. Closing deadline for propo...
Paying your property taxes using online banking? Deadline is August 1, 2023
Deadline for paying your taxes online is August 1st, 2023. ...
News & Views – New Municipal Newsletter
Welcome to the first issue of News & Views! Victoria County's new municipal newsletter available in print and onl...
Highland Manor Expansion Project – Site Package Documents
On behalf of Tate Engineering, please be advised that tender documents for the Highland Manor Expansion Project a...
Victoria County Announces Community Volunteer Winner!
Congratulations Big Bras d’Or Community Hall Volunteers! Victoria County proudly announces the Big Bras dâ€...
Questions and Answers: Proposed Local Improvement Charges Bylaw
The Local Improvement Charge (LIC) Bylaw passed First Reading at the Victoria County Council meeting held on Mond...
Meet Victoria County’s new Waste Management Educator
Got a waste management question or looking for a presentation on best practice? Get in touch with Maddy MacPerson...
Clean Energy Financing – Learn more!
Improve your home’s energy efficiency with Clean Energy Financing and Victoria County Homeowners in Victori...
2023 Heavy Garbage Collection has wrapped up!
Residential Heavy Garbage pick-up is complete for the spring 2023 season! A big thank you to Victoria County wast...
Keep Caps and Labels On!
Keep the caps and labels on refundable beverage containers! Our local Enviro-Depot now accept clean, empty refund...
No Mow May (for Mabel)
For the second year, the Municipality of Victoria County is supporting No Mow May (for Mabel) by not mowing munic...
Heavy garbage collection underway
Heavy garbage collection began Monday, May 8! Roads will be visited only once. Any items left behind remain the r...
Baddeck ReUse Centre open every Saturday
The Baddeck ReUse Centre is now open every Saturday until October 21, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Charities ...
Baddeck Community Garden – 2023 Season
Victoria County is now accepting names of gardeners interested in applying for a community garden plot. To ensure...
Tax Sale Results – March 28, 2023
Victoria County’s most recent tax sale was held on March 28 at the Inverary Resort’s MacAulay Conference Cent...
Volunteer Firefighters get new on-scene support
When a disaster or fire hits our communities, it’s our volunteer firefighters and emergency responders who risk...
Wilderness First Aid Course – Register Now
While continuing to offer world-class experiences to visitors, Victoria County Tourism and Recreation Department ...
Food Hub – Senior volunteers needed!
Victoria County is looking for two seniors from each District to get involved in a monthly session at the Food Hu...
We’re Hiring!
In partnership with the Clean Leadership Summer Internship program, Victoria County is hiring a Water Utility int...
November 22 – Municipal Office Payment Counter Closed
Please note the payment counter at the Municipal Office in Baddeck will not be opening the morning of November 22...
Victoria County Tax Sale – November 22, 2022 – Public Auction
Property tax accounts that are more than one year in arrears are subject to tax sale proceedings. The upcoming ta...
Waste Collection Delayed
August 18, 2022: Waste collection will be delayed due to road conditions near Black Brook today....
Victoria County Administration Building
At recent budget sessions held in May 2022, Victoria County Council concluded the cost to repair and upgrade the ...
Victoria County Council meets at 5 p.m. on June 23
Victoria County Council takes place on Thursday, June 23 at 5 p.m. The meeting will be live streamed on our Faceb...
Meet the Community Volunteers of 2022
Each year Victoria County recognizes and celebrates those who volunteer their time to make our communities better...
Join Victoria County’s Walking Group
Join the Victoria County Active Living walking group at the Dalem Lake Provincial Park every Thursday at 9 a.m. f...
2022–23 Budget Approved
Victoria County Council has approved the 2022-23 Operational Budget. The budget includes property tax rates which...
Open houses conclude but residents can still provide feedback
Victoria County staff hit the road to host a series of open houses to gather feedback from residents about the 20...
New Employment Opportunities
The Municipality of Victoria County has new Public Works employment opportunities posted – permanent, terms...
UPDATE: Neil’s Harbour Water Supply Interruption
Update June 11, 2022. The Water Main repair in Neil’s Harbour has been completed and full water service has...
Recycling Refresher Sessions offered for businesses
We are looking to provide an overview of the sorting expectations in Victoria County and explain the benefits of ...
Commercial Waste Tags are available
Victoria County offers Commercial Waste Collection Tags for businesses, who use the curbside waste collection ser...
Municipal Tender
We’ve posted a new tender to haul construction & demolition material from Dingwall to Baddeck. The deadline...
Hazardous Household Waste Drop Off Events
Victoria County is hosting its first Residential Hazardous Household Waste Drop Off Events. Victoria County resid...
Re-Use Centre in Baddeck – Closed Saturday May 21, 2022
Please Note: The Re-Use Centre will remain closed today, May 21, 2022. We will confirm with the Community Group f...
POSTPONED! Waterfall Hike
UPDATE: May 27, 2022Please note that our waterfall hike on Saturday, May 28 is postponed. Please follow us on Fac...
Water Service Work – Dingwall May 24
Update: May 24: Work has been completed and full water service was restored by 3:00pm Tuesday May 24, 2022. Resid...
Victoria County Open House Sessions
ACCESSIBILITY | BOUNDARY REVIEW | LOCAL IMPROVEMENT BYLAW Victoria County is hosting open house sessions in each ...
Invitation to submit an Expression of Interest
The municipality is inviting interested parties to submit an expression of interest to design, plant and maintain...
Water Service Work – Dingwall May 9
Update May 9, 1:00pm: The water line repairs have been completed. Water Service in Dingwall has been restored. Re...
Victoria County Council – May 9
The next Victoria County Council session takes place on Monday, May 9 at 2 p.m. The session will be live streamed...
Nova Scotia Walk Day
Hike Nova Scotia is hosting Nova Scotia Walk Day on May 11, a province-wide event to celebrate walking and how it...
New waste collection day for Rooster Hill and MacRae Road
Beginning Wednesday, May 4, 2022 residents of Rooster Hill and MacRae Road will have their waste collection day m...
Pink Bins Suspended
Victoria County will no longer accept clothing and textiles in Pink Bins at our recycling depots in Baddeck and N...
Victoria County Council -April 25
The next Victoria County Council session takes place on Monday, April 25 at 2 p.m. The session will be live strea...
Community Garden closed for maintenance
On March 28 at Victoria County Council, it was announced that the Community Garden in Baddeck will be closed this...
Post your civic address
The Nova Scotia Emergency Management Office (EMO) says posting your civic address is important for emergency resp...
Holiday Hours
Our facilities will be closed on Friday, April 15 and Monday, April 18, 2022 due to the holiday. Happy Easter...
Now accepting 2022 Volunteer Nominations
Victoria County is now accepting volunteer nominations for 2022. Each year we invite residents to nominate indivi...
Ukrainian Refugee Support Survey
Victoria County and Saint Ann’s Bay Development Association (SABDA) are launching a survey for county residents...
RFQ – Heavy Garbage Collection (North of Smokey)
Victoria County has issued a Request for Quotes for Heavy Garbage Collection North of Smokey. Deadline to submit ...
April 11 – Victoria County Council – Starts at 2 p.m.
Victoria County Council takes place on Monday, April 11 at 2 p.m. The meeting will be live streamed on our Facebo...
Community Placemaking Meets on April 7
Cape North and Dingwall residents are invited to join us for a discussion focusing on the development and managem...
Waste Management Updates
Updates for Tuesday, April 5, 2022 Delayed Opening North FacilitiesThe Dingwall Transfer Station and New Haven Re...
Historic Tax Sale
Victoria County held its most successful tax sale on Tuesday, March 22 selling nearly all the properties that wer...
Municipal Facilities closing early – Friday, March 25
Please be advised all Municipal Facilities will close today at 11 a.m. due to deteriorating weather conditions....
NEW TIME – Victoria County Council – March 28, 2022
Victoria County Council takes place on Monday, March 28 at 2 p.m. The meeting will be live streamed on our Facebo...
Open Tenders
Public Works has two open tenders and are accepting bids until 3 p.m. on Tuesday, March 29, 2022. The open tender...
Now Accepting Donations
The ReUse Centre at the Baddeck Waste Management Facility is now accepting donations for the upcoming season.&nbs...
New Employment Opportunities
The Municipality of Victoria County is now accepting applications for multiple employment opportunities. Click h...
Champions of the Environment scholarship Opportunity
DivertNS is currently accepting applications for the Champions of the Environment scholarship. Scholarships wil...
Re-Use Centre Applications Deadline – March 25, 2022
Please note: Applications for your not for profit organization to fundraise through the Re-Use centre will be clo...
Waste Collection Update for March 7, 2022
Please Note: Waste collection will be delayed, Monday, March 7th, for residents of Boularderie, Ross Ferry, Kempt...
Applications now open for Clean Leadership Summer Internship
Applications for the Clean Leadership Summer Internship Program open February 28th and close March 16th for y...
Double Waste Collection Day – Wed Feb 23rd. Delayed
Please note that collection may be delayed today due to ice conditions on the roads. Unpaved roads may not be col...
Victoria County Tax Sale – March 22, 2022 – By Tender
Property tax accounts that are more than one year in arrears are subject to tax sale proceedings. The Municipalit...
Waste Collection Day Moved to Wednesday
Due to the holiday on Monday, residents of Boularderie, Ross Ferry, Kempt Head, South-Side Boularderie, Big Bras ...
Feb 18 – Waste Collection on Paved Roads Only
Due to icy road conditions, waste collection may occur on paved roads only for residents of Baddeck Inlet, Nyanza...
Two Weeks Left to Have Your Say!
We want to hear from you! We’re in the final weeks of the initial consultation period for Plan Eastern Nova pro...
Feb 14 – Waste Collection Update – Paved Roads only
Waste Collection – Paved Roads Only Due to poor road conditions, waste collection may occur on paved ...
Up Coming Hike – Location Change
Please note that the Location for this Friday’s Snowshoe hike has been changed from Bell Bay Golf Club to N...
Municipal Facilities Update- All sites to remain closed Feb. 5 2022
Please note that due to poor road conditions and impending weather, all Municipal Facilities will remain closed f...
Municipal Facilities Closed – February 4, 2022
Please note that all Municipal Facilities will remain closed Friday, February 4, 2022 due to the expected weather...
Recycling Centre Not for Profit Fundraising
Applications for groups wishing to fundraise through the Victoria County Recycling Centre are now closed. Stay tu...
Waste Collection Jan 31, 2022 – Paved Roads Only
Waste Collection – Paved Roads Only Due to icy road conditions, waste collection may occur on paved r...
Jan 31, 2022- Victoria County Council
Victoria County Council takes place tonight at 5pm. This meeting will be live streamed on our Facebook page. Meet...
Municipal Facilities Closing – Jan 29, 2022
Please note all Municipal Facilities will be closing for the remainder of the day today due to weather and poor r...
RCMP Community Consultative Group
​RCMP Community Consultative Group ​ Victoria County is inviting residents to join a newly formed group ...
Waste Collection Update – Jan 24th, 2022
Waste Collection on Paved Roads Only Due to icy road conditions, waste collection may occur on paved roads only...
Waste Collection Update – Jan 18, 2022
Waste Collection on Paved Roads Only Due to icy conditions, waste collection may occur on paved roads only for ...
Waste Collection Delayed – Jan 17, 2022
Residents of Boularderie, Ross Ferry, Kempt Head, South Side Boularderie, Big Bras d’Or, New Campbellton, C...
Municipal Facilities Closing – Jan 14, 2022
Please note that all Victoria County Municipal Facilities will be closing at 12 noon Saturday, January 14th due t...
Job Application Deadline January 20th, 2022
Water / Wastewater Operator Positions for Neil’s Harbour The deadline to apply to this employment opportuni...
January 10th Council Session
Victoria County Council Session takes place today at 5:00pm. This council session will be virtual due to Covis -1...
Municipal Facilities Closure – Northern Victoria County
Update as of 1:00 pm: – New Haven Recycling Depot is open as of 1:00pm– Dingwall Transfer Station wil...
Municipal Facilities Closing – January 7th at 3:30pm
Please note that all Municipal Facilities will be closing early at 3:30pm today, January 7th, 2022 due to the wea...
Employment Opportunity: Water Operator
Water/Wastewater Operator The Municipality of the County of Victoria is requesting applications for the full-time...
Att: Not For Profit Groups
Did you know that our recycling facilities in Baddeck and New Haven both have opportunities for your Not for Prof...
Waste Collection possible delays – Wed. January 5th
Please be advised that today, January 5th, our Waste Collection team are collecting two routes to catch up from t...
Waste Collection notice Dec. 23, 2021
Description Waste collection has been cancelled Thursday, December 23rd, for residents of Neil’s Harbour, N...
Water Service Work – Dingwall December 17-21, 2021
Update December 21, 2021: This service work has been completed. Full water service has been restored. December 17...
Waste Collection notice Dec. 15, 2021
Waste collection may be delayed ‌today, Wednesday, December 15, due to weather conditions for residents of Badd...
Dingwall Transfer Station Closing
The Dingwall Transfer Station will be closing at 11:45, Tuesday, December 14, due to poor weather conditions. F...
Water Service Issue – Neil’s Harbour
December 16, 2021: The Boil Water Advisory was lifted as of 5:30PM December 16th, 2021. Water service has been re...
Municipal Land Use Planning Update – December 2021
Project Update – December 2021 Plan Eastern Nova project will reach out periodically to keep you informed of th...
Update – Waste Collection notice Dec. 9, 2021
Update as of 12 noon: New Haven and Dingwall Waste Collection Facilities will remained closed for the remainder o...
Municipal Offices – Delayed openings – Dec 9, 2021
Municipal Offices at 495 Chebucto Street in Baddeck will have a delayed opening today. The Municipal offices will...
Waste Collection Update – Nov 30, 2021
Please note the following updates for waste collection in various areas of Victoria County: There will be No Wast...
Research Program from CBU
In the spring of 2022, Cape Breton University will be launching and funding a new program to offer student resear...
New Haven Depot Closed Nov 27, 2021
Please note the Municipal Facility at the New Haven Depot will be closed Saturday November 27, 2021. The Depot wi...
Water Service Work – Neil’s Harbour
Update December 16, 2021: The Boil Water Advisory was lifted as of 5:30PM December 16th, 2021. Water service has ...
Waste Collection Updates for Thursday Nov 25, 2021
Waste collection for residents of Neil’s Harbour, New Haven, Smelt Brook, Dingwall and Bay St. Lawrence has...
Victoria County State of Emergency Resident Notice: Nov 24, 2021
NOTE: The Boil Water Advisory for customers in Neil’s Harbour was lifted as of 5:30PM December 16th, 2021. ...
Boil Water Advisory – Neil’s Harbour – Nov 24, 2021
NOTE: The Boil Water Advisory was lifted as of 5:30PM December 16th, 2021. Water service has been restored for al...
Municipal Facilities Closed – Nov 24, 2021
Please note that all Municipal Facilities will be closed today, November 24, 2021 due to the state of emergency a...
Collections Cancelled – Nov 24, 2021
Due to unsafe road conditions, waste collection has been cancelled for residents of Baddeck, Baddeck Bay, North R...
Victoria County is under a State of Emergency.
Residents are required to shelter in place until further notice. The Provincial Department of Public Works is cur...
Cancelled – Ingonish Municipal Planing Session
Due to the weather and road conditions today, the Open House for the Municipal Planning Strategy scheduled for 6:...
Delayed Opening: Dingwall Transfer Station and New Haven Recycling Depot
Due to power outage and poor weather conditions, the Dingwall Transfer Station and the New Haven Recycling Depot ...
Legal Services Request for Proposals
The Municipality of the County of Victoria invites proposals from qualified law firms to provide legal services f...
Tax Sale by Tender December 14, 2021
The next tax sale is by tender. Bids must be submitted by 12 noon on December 14, 2021...
RFP – Highland Manor
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Project Manager – For the Development of a Long-Term Care Facility Highland Manor, Neil’...
Emergency Water Service Work – Dingwall
Update: 8:15 PM November 10, 2021, all repairs in Dingwall have been completed, full service has been restored. R...
Additional Water Service Work – Neil’s Harbour (Ocean View)
Update: November 13, 2021 1:15AM. Service has been completed. All residents of Neil’s Harbour have normal w...
Water Service Work – Neil’s Harbour (Ocean View)
Please be advised that due to emergency Water Utility maintenance, customers of the Neils Harbour Water System fr...
Planning Strategy Open Houses
Eastern District Planning & the Municipality of the County of Victoria are drafting a municipal planning stra...
Water Service Work – Neil’s Harbour
Updated November 4, 8:30pm: Repairs have been completed. Water service has been restored. Updated November 4, 2:0...
Are you interested in free energy efficient upgrades for your home?
You could be eligible to receive energy saving upgrades like draft-proofing and insulation – all at no cost to ...
Victoria County Website Business Listings
Is your Business or Organization listed on the Victoria County website? If not, Victoria County businesses are no...
Community Health Boards
Want to find out how to become a member of the local Community Health Board? Find out more below:...
Hiring for Positions in Baddeck & Dingwall
Public Works Attendant: Full Time| Permanent 2 positions at the Baddeck Transfer Station, 1 position at the Dingw...
Affordable Childcare Survey
Taigh Cùraim Day Care Society is conducting a survey about childcare needs across Victoria County. Their goal is...
Have Your Say on Community Placemaking!
If you were unable to attend any of our Community Placemaking sessions around Victoria County this summer, but wo...
Municipal Open Houses in November
Victoria County staff are hitting the road! Bring us your questions & comments! We can help you find informat...
Snow Removal Tender
REQUEST FOR PRICING for Snow Removal & Ice Control Services Ingonish Beach, Neils Harbour & Little Narrow...
Tax Sale
The next Victoria County Tax Sale will take place Tuesday December 14, 2021. It will be conducted by tender. The ...
We’re Hiring!
The Municipality of the County of Victoria is seeking an experienced professional for the position of Chief Finan...
Thanksgiving Hours at our Facilities
All Victoria County facilities will be closed Monday October 11, 2021 for the Thanksgiving holiday. The Dingwall ...
NS Health Authority Representatives Speak with Council – October 4, 2021
See the media release below that highlights the discussion Victoria County council had with NSHA representatives ...
National Day for Truth & Reconciliation
Thursday September 30 is the first commemoration of the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation, a time to le...
Waste Collection Change for Residents from Neil’s Harbour to Bay St. Lawrence
Due to the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation on Thursday September 30, residents in Neil’s Harbou...
National Day for Truth & Reconciliation
September 30 is a day to reflect. The federal government has proclaimed September 30, 2021 a National Day for Tru...
Update: Public Works Department
Victoria County Council met with representatives from the municipal Public Works department on Monday Sept 13, 20...
Vaccine Clinics
Drop in Vaccine Clinics: Cape North, September 16 10 am – 3 pm Bay St. Lawrence, September 17, 2021 10 am &...
Global News Broadcasts from Baddeck – Sept. 9, 2021
We have had the privilege of working with Global News producers to host the crews of Nova Scotia Global Morning N...
Heavy Garbage Collection 2021
The Victoria County annual Heavy Garbage collection begins Monday September 27, 2021 and is expected to run for 1...
Proposal-Writing Course
Want to learn how to write effective proposals? Sign up for this free 10-week course, sponsored by the Department...
Vaccine Drop-In Clinics
When in Sydney shopping for kids school supplies, why not get your first or second vaccine shot at one of these O...
Labour Day at our Facilities
All Victoria County Municipal facilities will be closed Monday, September 6, 2021 to commemorate Labour Day. The ...
Recent Proclamations from Victoria County council
June: LGBTQ+ Month September 6-10, 2021: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Week September 20 – 26, 202...
Council Recap August 23 2021
Council opened with the introduction of Erica Holgate, Victoria County’s new Economic Development Officer. Coun...
Property Tax bills are due
Your 2021 property tax bill is due September 15, 2021. Please note: If you owe an amount from your 2020 tax bill,...
Tip Fees Info
Looking for information on Victoria County’s new tip fees? Find our Frequently Asked Questions for Business...
Improving Accessibility
Two mobility mats and chairs are now in place at Warren Lake and Freshwater Lake in the Cape Breton Highlands Nat...
Holiday Changes
Reminder: August 2, 2021 is a holiday. All Victoria County Facilities will be closed. The Jim Bradley Recycle Dep...
Public Health Mobile Testing Unit
The Public Health Mobile Testing Unit will be in Ingonish today at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 105. July 23...
Business Owners! Want to help us cut red tape?
The Cape Breton Partnership & Victoria County want to know about the impact of municipal red tape with the go...
Efficiency NS Newsletter
Check out Efficiency Nova Scotia’s monthly newsletter – it’s full of information on energy-redu...
Changes at our Facilities
Beginning in August there will be some changes to how we collect residential waste and new tip fees for business ...
Waste Collection Day Change
Due to the Canada Day holiday, residents in Neil’s Harbour, Smelt Brook, Dingwall, Cape North, Big Intervale an...
Reuse Centre Re-Opening June 19th
The Baddeck Reuse Centre will be re-opening, Saturday, June 19th. The centre will be open from 9:00 a...
Water Service Work Completed – Ingonish June 16, 2021
The service work planned for June 16th has been completed. There may be a temporary interruption in Water Service...
Flag Raising for Pride Month
Representatives from Victoria County Council will be raising awareness for Pride month today with a Pride Flag Ra...
New Employment Opportunities
The Municipality of Victoria County is now accepting applications for summer and term positions. Click Here for c...
Call for Items & Groups – Dingwall Area
Are you moving, renovating or doing some spring cleaning? Have you come across items that you no longer use, but ...
Recap of Victoria County Council – May 31, 2021
Did you miss Victoria County Council Session Monday, May 31st? If you are looking to catch up with the council se...
Municipal Re-opening Plans
Effective Wednesday, June 2nd 2021, all Victoria County municipal facilities will return to full operations. Tran...
Traffic Advisory
A notice from the provincial department of Transportation, Infrastructure & Renewal: VICTORIA COUNTY/CBRM: Ba...
Washrooms
Proposals: Washroom Facility The municipality is looking for proposals from any Victoria County entity (business,...
Supports for Small Business from the province
SMALL BUSINESS IMPACT GRANT 3 The Small Business Impact Grant 3 is available to eligible businesses, including ne...
Postponed: Heavy Garbage 2021
Heavy Garbage Collection in Victoria County is postponed until later this fall, due to the Covid pandemic and the...
Proposed Solid Waste bylaw changes
Changes to the Solid Waste By-law include new definitions, limits to the number of bags and new tipping fees for ...
POSTPONED
The annual Baddeck Community clean up has been postponed due to the Covid Lockdown. When it is rescheduled, it wi...
Council Recap May 3, 2021
The Victoria County Council met via Zoom on Monday, May 3, 2021. Council met prior to the regular council session...
Deadline Extended! For the 2021 Community Festivals & Events
With the current shutdown across the Province of NS, the deadline for applications for the 2021 Community Fe...
Tourism Digital Assistance Program
https://tourismns.ca/tourism-digital-assistance-program Deadline to apply – May 5! Improve your online pres...
CB Special Events Task Force
The Municipality of Victoria County has partnered with the Nova Scotia Office of Regulatory Affairs and Service E...
Commercial & business waste
Businesses can access our waste management sites with their commercial waste beginning Friday, April 30. The Jim ...
On-line Succession Planning
This 6-part online program is open to businesses all across Nova Scotia, and aims to help participants plan to ex...
Roadside Clean up
To celebrate Earth Day, twelve Victoria County staff members from the Transfer Station & the Courthouse colle...
Provincial Property Tax Rebate
The province has introduced a Small Business Real Property Tax Rebate Program to provide qualified businesses a o...
Earth Day
Earth Day. On Thursday, April 22, Victoria County municipal staff will be cleaning the litter on Old Margaree Roa...
Job Opportunity
Public Works Attendant (Seasonal) Dingwall Term: May – November Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 8am –...
Council Agenda
For Council Session on Monday April 19th, 2021. This council session will be livestreamed on Facebook....
Request For Quotes
2021 Residential Heavy Garbage Collection (North of Smokey)...
Budget Discussions
The second draft of the 2021-22 budget will be held at the Gaelic College on April 19th, 2021 from 9:00am- 2:00pm...
-Postponed- Wilderness Workshop Tarbotvale
This workshop has been postponed due to the provincial covid lockdown....
Broadband Projects from Develop Nova Scotia
See when your community upgrades are expected to be completed (as a side note, work is getting done faster than t...
Demolition?
If you are in charge of demolishing a building, please contact the Public Works department at 902-295-2026 for mo...
Council Agenda
For Council Session on Wednesday April 7, 2021....
Strategic Priorities Session
APRIL 7, 2021 AT 3 PM As part of the Strategic Priorities Sessions of Victoria County Council, the next session w...
Easter Hours
CLOSED April 2, 2021 – Good Friday – All municipal sites CLOSED April 5, 2021 – Easter Monday &...
Courthouse to reopen
The Baddeck Courthouse will reopen Tuesday March 30, 2021. The parking lot, however, will remain closed until fur...
Mental Health First Aider
UPDATE April 26, 2021: due to rising Covid cases across the province, the Bay St. Lawrence Mental Health First Ai...
Free Virtual Training
Straight Area Chamber of Commerce are offering a new slate of No Cost Workplace Education  Courses this spring...
Tax Rebate for Tourism Accommodations
The NS provincial government recently announced the Tourism Accommodations Real Property Tax Rebate Program to pr...
Housing Survey
The Nova Scotia Affordable Housing Commission has launched an online survey and will host a series of virtual pub...
Accessibility Grant
The provincial department of Communities, Culture & Heritage is looking for applications to a Community ...
Divert NS Scholarship
Are you a grade 12 student with a passion for the environment? Apply for one of 6 Champion of the Environment sch...
Council Recap
Council Recap – Feb 22, 2021 Council met for a full day Monday, February 22, 2021 – the first in a series...
Council Committees
Committees of Council The Warden is an ex-officio member of all Committees of Council. Listings are in alphabetic...
No Ashes
NO ASHES A scary time at the Baddeck Transfer Station today. A bag of ashes caught fire in the wagons. Fortunatel...
Tourism Accommodations Real Property Tax Rebate Program
The Tourism Accommodations Real Property Tax Rebate Program is a 25% rebate that helps eligible tourism accommoda...
Victoria County Seniors Safety Program – TechConnect
The Victoria County Seniors Safety Program is a partner in a new pilot project to connect those over 55 with tech...
Election Results
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Financial Statements 2019-2020
The following financial statements were presented to and approved by council on September 28, 2020. Municipality ...
Introducing Victoria County’s new ALERT system
In times of crisis it is important that residents have access to trusted, timely and accurate information to ensu...
MASKS MANDATORY
By order of the provincial government, non-medical masks are mandatory beginning July 31, 2020. All visitors...
2020-2021 Victoria County Budget
Municipal Council recently passed the 2020-2021 Victoria County Budget. Victoria County Victoria County Water Uti...
Jim Bradley Recycling Depot
You may notice a slight change at our Baddeck site. The Jim Bradley Recycling Depot was officially unveiled by Mr...
Phase 1 Broadband
Victoria County has two areas that have been approved for an upgrade to current DSL standards. Bell was awarded t...
Victoria County Food Banks
If you wish to donate money, Feed NS helps all Nova Scotia registered food banks. Their info is found here:https:...
A few words from Warden Bruce Morrison
On behalf of myself and Victoria County councillors, I would like to thank each and everyone of you.The COVID-19 ...
Update from the Emergency Council Session March 25, 2020
The meeting took place via teleconferencing. Here is the link to a video of the meeting:Â https://youtu.be/UwKcIB...
Questions about moving to Cape Breton?
Looking for information on immigrating to Canada and settling on Cape Breton Island? The Cape Breton Partnership ...
New Electonics Now accepted at Victoria County Recycle Depots
Beginning January 1, 2020 the following items are now accepted at Recycle Depots in Victoria County: microwaves e...
Water Supply Upgrade Lending Program
The Municipality recently passed a Water Supply Upgrade Lending Program bylaw, which helps residents to acc...