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Recent News and Announcements
Posted on: May 10, 2025
Property Owner Survey responses will be accepted until Wednesday May 14th. If you are a property owner in the Ingonish catchment area and didn’t receive a survey in the mail please email info@victoriacounty.ca.
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Posted on: May 8, 2025
On May 5, 2025, Victoria County Council approved the 2025–26 municipal budget, with no changes to residential or commercial tax rates. The $39.2 million budget includes investments in areas such as emergency services, tourism, housing, and community infrastructure. This budget allows the Municipality to maintain essential services and respond to community priorities, without increasing the tax burden for residents.
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Posted on: May 7, 2025
Spring has arrived, and it’s the perfect time to get outside and enjoy the fresh air with our Spring Walking Series. Ten walks are planned across the County, each led by trained NS Walks leaders. Click ‘Read More” to find a walk near you!
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Posted on: May 7, 2025
Victoria County Council will be holding a Public Hearing on the proposed Municipal Planning Strategy and Land-Use By-Law documents on Monday, May 26, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building in Baddeck (495 Chebucto Street). Second Reading will take place during regular council session at 11:00 a.m. on May 26th. Click ‘Read More’ to view the documents and for further details.
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Posted on: May 6, 2025
Service Notice for residents of Old Margaree Road between Jessica Wong Lane and Twinning Street in Baddeck: Due to a road closure, waste collection will be delayed until the road reopens after 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.
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Posted on: May 6, 2025
May 5th-11th is Mental Health Week and Victoria County is joining the Canadian Mental Health Association in #UnmaskingMentalHealth. There’s no one “right” way to experience or talk about mental health. By encouraging openness, compassion, and connection, we can build a stronger, healthier community — together.
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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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Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility Community Engagement Survey Help Shape an Inclusive Future for Victoria County
The Municipality of the County of Victoria is committed to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA). We’re forming a new committee to help guide our staff and council—and we need your input!
By sharing your experiences and insights in our IDEA Engagement Survey, you’ll help shape a plan that makes Victoria County a more welcoming and inclusive place to live and work.
The engagement survey intends to gather feedback from people who live and/or work in Victoria County. This feedback will be shared with the IDEA Committee to help build the municipality’s IDEA plan and guide ongoing work.
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