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2025 Recycling Depot Bottle Donations – Now Accepting Applications

Non-profits can now apply to be entered in the draw for Recycling Depot bottle donations for 2025.  Applications...

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Victoria County Council Meeting – December 4, 2024 2:00 p.m. in Iona

Victoria County Council will be meeting at 2:00 p.m. at the Highland Village Museum in Iona on December 4th, 2024...

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Dingwall Water Line Repairs – Continuing on Friday December 6th, 2024

UPDATE (2:00 PM Wednesday Dec. 4, 2024): Work on the water system has completed for today, December 4th in Dingwa...

Request for Quotes – Snow and Ice Removal

The Municipality of the County of Victoria is accepting Request for Quotes (RFQs) from qualified contractors to p...

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Low Income Tax Relief Program

Application Deadline: December 31st, 2024. Was your household taxable income under $35,000.00 in 2023? Don't wait...

Warden and Deputy Warden Elected

At a special council meeting held on November 26, 2024 Victoria County Council elected Jackie Organ, Councillor o...

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The Payment Counter is Now Open.

Update: The payment counter has re-opened at the Municipal Building. ...

Decision for District 8 Councillor – Wanda Hennick Elected by Lot

Returning Officer Blair Gallop, Victoria County CAO MacEachen, and candidates Wanda Hennick and Amy MacKinnon wer...

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District 8 – Judicial Recount Order

Returning Officer Blair Gallop attended Provincial Court on Monday November, 18, 2024. The judge scheduled the re...

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Canada Post Strike – Information for Residents of Victoria County

The Municipality of the County of Victoria wishes to inform residents that, despite the strike by postal workers ...

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Repairs Completed to Dingwall Water Line

UPDATE: Water Line Repairs Have Been Completed. Residents should let cold water run to clear their water line of ...

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Victoria County Recreation Activity Program 2024-25

With the help of Community Champions, Victoria County is offering Recreation Activity Programs free of charge for...

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Dingwall Transfer Station: Now Open

UPDATE: The transfer station has re-opened and regular hours have resumed....

Service Restored: Neil’s Harbour Water Customers

UPDATE:The leak has been repaired and water service restored to customers in Neil's Harbour. Please run your t...

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Help Improve Accessibility in Victoria County

Funding programs are open for local organizations and businesses to help make our spaces more accessible to perso...

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Waste Collection Moved from Monday November 11th to Wednesday November 13th

Waste collection will occur on Wednesday, November 13th, for residents of Ross Ferry, Kempt Head, South Side ...

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Closed for Remembrance Day

All Municipal Facilities will be closed Monday, November 11th, 2024 in honour of Remembrance Day. The Jim Bradley...

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7 Victoria County Councillors Sworn-in

Seven elected Councillors were sworn-in during a special meeting of council and ceremony held at the Municipal Bu...

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Take Part in a Victoria County Walk Audit in Ingonish and Iona

Are you interested in building a culture of walking in your community? Do you want to assess the barriers and cha...

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Shine A Light on Domestic Violence

This November, Victoria County is proudly participating in the “Shine the Light on Domestic Violence Campaign,...

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An Open Letter to the Residents of the Village of Baddeck

An open letter to the residents of the Village of Baddeck from the Chief Administrative Officer for the Municipal...

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Update on the Process for Resolving the Tie in District 8

Returning Officer Blair Gallop provides an update on the status for resolving the tie in the race for Councillor ...

Baddeck ReUse Centre Closes for the Season – Operators raise $20,756.90

The Baddeck ReUse Centre is now closed for the season.  The total raised by local non-profit groups in 2024 was ...

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Not-for-Profit Governance Training – FREE!

ATTENTION: Current or Prospective Not-for-Profit Volunteer Board Members in Victoria County. Victoria County is o...

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Swearing-In Ceremony for New Councillors

The public is invited to attend the Swearing-In Ceremony being held in Council Chambers on Wednesday, October 30t...

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New Haven Recycling Depot & Dingwall Transfer Station – Closed on November 6th, 2024

Notice: On Wednesday, November 6th, both the New Haven Recycling Depot and Dingwall Transfer Station will be clos...

Tax Sale by Public Auction – November 26th, 2024

The next tax sale will be by public auction on Tuesday, November 26th, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the Inverary Inn Con...

Official Results – 2024 Municipal Election

The official election results for the 2024 Municipal Election can be found here....

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Process for Breaking the Tie in District 8

Returning Officer Blair Gallop: "As two candidates have received an equal number of votes, legislation states tha...

Cape Breton Partnership to host Community Information Sessions about Off-Shore Wind

Keep up-to-date with the latest information about Off-Shore Wind and green energy developments in our region. The...

See the 2024 Municipal Election Results (Unofficial)

As of 8:00 p.m. October 19, 2024 the election results are in!...

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Last Chance to Vote! 2024 Municipal Election

CALLING ALL VOTERS - Now is your opportunity to have a say in how the Municipality moves forward! Find out which ...

Victoria County Council Meeting – October 17, 2024

The public is invited to attend the Victoria County Council meeting being held at 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, O...

Pre-Hearing Public Information Sessions – Land Use By-Law and Municipal Planning Strategy

The planning team at Uplands Studio is holding public information sessions on Wednesday, October 16th for residen...

Victoria County Walking Series – Fall Edition!

The Victoria County Walking series is back with a full slate of guided walks that will let you enjoy the beauty o...

Voting is now open for the Municipal Election

Eligible residents can now cast their vote for District Councillor! Vote anytime from now until 7:00 p.m. on Octo...

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Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By-law Public Hearing: October 17th, 1:00 p.m.

UPDATE: The Public Hearing has been postponed to October 17, 2024 at 1:00 p.m.A Public Hearing on the "Land Us...

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Now Hiring: Community Development Coordinator

Join the Municipality of the County of Victoria as a full-time, permanent Community Development Coordinator in be...

Construction & Demolition Haul Tender – Dingwall to Baddeck

The Municipality of the County of Victoria invites quotations from qualified parties for the transfer of approxim...

Expression of Interest: Professional Photographer Services for Council Swearing-In Ceremony

The Municipality of the County of Victoria is seeking a professional photographer for an event on Wednesday, Oct...

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Voter Information Letters Have Been Mailed-Out

Your voter information letter with all the details for voting in the upcoming municipal election is on its way. I...

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Federal Funding to Support Year-Round Visitor Experiences in Ingonish

Today, on World Tourism Day, Jaime Battiste, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relation...

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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Closure Notice: The Municipality of the County of Victoria will be closed to observe the National Day for Truth a...

Meet the Victoria County Candidates – 2024 Municipal Election

Get ready to cast your vote in Victoria County! Find out who is running for Councillor in your District....

British Home Child Day – September 28th

Between 1869 and 1940 over 100,000 children of all ages were brought to Canada from sending organizations in the ...

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Victoria County Council Meeting – Monday September 16, 2PM

The public is invited to attend the next Victoria County Council Meeting, taking place at the Municipal Building ...

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Public Hearing: Yard Sale By-Law

The Council of the Municipality of the County of Victoria is holding a Public Hearing on the “Yard Sale By-law...

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Pay Tipping Fees with On-line Banking

Residents and businesses can now pay for their municipal tipping fees by making on-line payments through their fi...

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Nomination Day is Here!

Today is the last day Nomination papers can be accepted. Papers must be filed by 5:00 p.m. See Blair Gallop, Retu...

Request for Quotations: Energy Efficiency Upgrades

The Municipality of the County of Victoria is requesting quotations for energy efficient upgrades.  We currently...

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2024 Victoria County Volunteers of the Year!

Shelly Coones, Ryan Costello & Billy Joe Robinson were selected as the 2024 Volunteers of the Year! These three v...

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Victoria County Residents ~ Check Your Voter Information!

Voting in the 2024 Municipal Election will take place by telephone and by internet, so it’s important to ensure...

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Nominations Open – Election 2024

Nominations for Victoria County Councillors are now open! Contact Blair Gallop, Returning Officer, at blair.gallo...

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Victoria County Council Meeting – Wednesday August 21st at 5:15 p.m.

The public is invited to attend the next Victoria County Council Meeting, taking place at the Municipal Building ...

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3-Part Video Interview Series – 2024 Municipal Election

In this three-part video series, we are talking all about the upcoming Municipal Election. We interviewed two lon...

Changes to Provincial Short Term Rentals & Tourism Accommodation Registration

As of September 2024, the Province is requiring that operators show proof of compliance with Municipal land use b...

Public Hearing – Amendments to the Water Supply or Septic Upgrade Lending Program Bylaw

Please take notice the Council of the Municipality of the County of Victoria is holding a Public Hearing on “Am...

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Request for Proposals: Baddeck Multi-Use Trail Development

The Municipality of the County of Victoria will be receiving proposals for the Clearing, Shaping, Draining and Gr...

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Yoga Multi-Activity Program Opens

Register today for this upcoming Multi-Activity program being offered at the Library in Baddeck on Tuesday mornin...

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Summer 2024 News & Views Municipal Newsletter is enroute!

The Summer 2024 News & Views Municipal Newsletter is now enroute to residents across Victoria County! If you pref...

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Lightbulbs can now be recycled!

As of August 1st, 2024, you can now bring your lightbulbs to the Jim Bradley Recycling Depot or Dingwall Transfer...

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Looking to get high-speed internet? Provincial Satellite Internet Rebate Program is Still Open

Do you live in an area of Victoria County currently unserved by high-speed wired or wireless internet?You may b...

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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 the Finan...

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Victoria County Council Meeting — July 22, 2024

Victoria County Council will be meeting Monday, July 22nd, from 5:00 p.m. — 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers (loca...

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Property Tax Relief Programs for Low-Income Residents

Municipal Property Tax deadline is fast approaching! Taxes are due on August 1, 2024. You may be eligible for two...

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Looking for Candidates in Victoria County!

The makeup of Victoria County Council will soon be very different.  Several long serving councillors who represe...

Victoria County Recreation Launches Wellness Warrior Jamboree

Victoria County Recreation is launching a new pilot program that will allow people to experience different recrea...

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2024 – 2025 Community Municipal Grant Recipients Announced

Each year, the Municipality of the County of Victoria provides funding to community groups and organizations as o...

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Tax Sale by Tender Bid – July 30th, 2024

The next municipal property tax sale for Victoria County will be held on July 30th, 2024. This sale will be by t...

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Pressure Treated Wood Disposal Ban

Beginning Friday, July 5, 2024, residents, and commercial customers of Municipal waste management facilities (Bad...

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Victoria County Council Meeting – June 20th

Victoria County Council will be meeting this Thursday, June 20th, from 3:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m. in Council Chambe...

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Reminder: Ingonish Harbour Property Owners’ Survey

Residents are reminded that the Ingonish Harbour Property Owners' Survey closing date is June 26, 2024. For prope...

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2024 Property Tax Bills

Victoria County property owners! Your Property Tax Bill for 2024 has been sent. Please check your mailbox and ema...

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Committee of the Whole Meeting: June 18, 2024

Council will be meeting from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Council Chambers in Baddeck (495 Chebucto Street). The pub...

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Victoria County Fences Arbitration Committee – Did you know?

The Fences Arbitration Committee hears complaints related to agricultural fencing matters in Victoria County. For...

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Thinking about running to be a Victoria County Councillor? Attend Municipal Campaign School on June 15th!

The provincial government is holding a one day session for potential candidates. It's happening in Sydney on June...

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Municipality of Victoria County Council Approves 2024-2025 Budgets

Learn more information about budget and financial documents for 2024-2025. ...

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Ingonish Harbour Property Owners’ Survey Mailed Out

Today, the Municipality of Victoria County mailed out surveys to property owners residing in the water catchment ...

$7.35 million in provincial funding announced for a Central Wastewater Collection System in Ingonish

Thanks to funding announced by the provincial government, a new Central Wastewater Collection System in Ingonish ...

Electronics Recycling Program Expanding June 1st, 2024

On June 1st, 2024 the electronics recycling program is expanding to accept more household electronics for recycli...

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Public Webinar: Inside the Civic Chamber

Reminder - Happening on May 29th! The Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities (NSFM) is hosting an upcoming webi...

Solid waste educator discovers compost gold!

Solid Waste Educator for the Municipality of the County of Victoria, Maddy MacPherson, shows us her vermicomposti...

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Ingonish Waterline Extension Project

Construction of the Ingonish waterline extension is expected to begin on May 23rd, 2024 and continue until early ...

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Wildfire Season Burn Restrictions – Large Fine Increase & Other Changes Announced by Province

The Province of Nova Scotia has announced changes to burn restrictions for the wildfire season. Effective May 16,...

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Spring 2024 News & Views Municipal Newsletter

The Spring 2024 News & Views Municipal Newsletter is now enroute to residents across Victoria County! The printed...

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Victoria County Walking Series – Spring Edition!

Active Living and Recreation is getting ready to embark on the first (May 15th) of 12 guided walks around the Cou...

Victoria County Council Committee of the Whole Meeting, taking place May 13th, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.

Committee of the Whole Meeting – May 13, 2024

Join Victoria County Council at the next Committee of the Whole meeting. It will be taking place on Monday, May 1...

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Dog Park Survey for Residents

The Municipality is exploring resident's desire to have dog parks available in Victoria County. Victoria County C...

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Baddeck Community Garden – 2024 Season

Victoria County is now accepting names of gardeners interested in applying for a community garden plot. To ensure...

May 6th-17th, 2024 is Heavy Garbage Collection

Heavy Garbage Collection 2024

Residential heavy garbage collection will be starting at 6 a.m. on May 6th and continue until all areas are compl...

Victoria County Council Session – April 23, 2024

Victoria Council Meeting April 23, 2024 ...

Wilderness First Aid Training Program

Victoria County will be supporting 5 residents to receive Wilderness Remote First-Aid training with Red Cross. Th...

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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...

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...

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...

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Water Utility Rate Increase

On April 1st, 2024, Victoria County water customers will see an increase on their water bill for both the residen...

Victoria County Votes 2024

Victoria County Municipal Elections 2024

Are you interested in helping Victoria County thrive?  Any life experience you have, a passion to learn, listen ...

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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...

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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...

Reaching Out – Supports for Seniors

Looking to make your income stretch further? Feeling overwhelmed with where to turn? There are rebates, grants an...

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...

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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...

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...

Be a Community Representative!

Victoria County Water Utility is looking for community members to join the committee. ...

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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 ...

Last Date to Appeal Property Assessments in 2024 in February 8th.

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...

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Please keep garbage boxes clear of snow!

Please ensure your garbage boxes or bins are cleared of snow, and ice.  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...

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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 Sites - A provincial guide for cleanup.

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...

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...

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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...

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...

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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...

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...

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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...

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...

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Czech Republic Fact-Finding Mission

Representatives from the Municipality of the County of Victoria Municipality will leave September 12th, 2023, on ...

Request for Proposals – Trail Development

Please note the following Multi-Use Trail Development Requests for Proposals open now. Closing deadline for propo...

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Paying your property taxes using online banking? Deadline is August 1, 2023

Deadline for paying your taxes online is August 1st, 2023. ...

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News & Views – New Municipal Newsletter

Welcome to the first issue of News & Views! Victoria County's new municipal newsletter available in print and onl...

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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 d...

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...

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...

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...

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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...

Walking Group

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...

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...

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...

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...

NS Walk Day

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...

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

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...

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...

Historic Tax Sale

Victoria County held its most successful tax sale on Tuesday, March 22 selling nearly all the properties that wer...

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...

Reuse Centre

Now Accepting Donations

The ReUse Centre at the Baddeck Waste Management Facility is now accepting donations for the upcoming season.&nbs...

Champions of the Environment scholarship Opportunity

DivertNS is currently accepting applications for the Champions of the Environment scholarship.  Scholarships wil...

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Recycling Centre Not for Profit Fundraising

Applications for groups wishing to fundraise through the Victoria County Recycling Centre are now closed. Stay tu...

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...

RCMP Community Consultative Group

​RCMP Community Consultative Group ​ Victoria County is inviting residents to join a newly formed group ...

January 10th Council Session

Victoria County Council Session takes place today at 5:00pm. This council session will be virtual due to Covis -1...

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...

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...

Research Program from CBU

In the spring of 2022, Cape Breton University will be launching and funding a new program to offer student resear...

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. ...

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...

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’...

Planning Strategy Open Houses

Eastern District Planning & the Municipality of the County of Victoria are drafting a municipal planning stra...

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:...

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...

Tax Sale

The next Victoria County Tax Sale will take place Tuesday December 14, 2021. It will be conducted by tender. The ...

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...

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...

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...

Proposal-Writing Course

Want to learn how to write effective proposals? Sign up for this free 10-week course, sponsored by the Department...

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...

Improving Accessibility

Two mobility mats and chairs are now in place at Warren Lake and Freshwater Lake in the Cape Breton Highlands Nat...

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...

Changes at our Facilities

Beginning in August there will be some changes to how we collect residential waste and new tip fees for business ...

Reuse Centre

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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: 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...

Upcoming Meetings & Events