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Published: Friday, 12 June 2020 11:47

Phased-In Opening - Courthouse

Municipal offices in the Baddeck Courthouse will reopen to the public beginning June 15, 2020; COVID-19 protocols will be in place.

Please call 902-295-3231 and make an appointment if you wish to meet with one of our staff. No appointment is necessary for those making payments at the Tax Office.

Please follow our social distancing protocols.

• If you have been outside Nova Scotia during the past 14 days, please do not visit at this time.
• If you have been in close contact with someone who has COVID-19, please do not visit at this time.
• If you have any symptoms of COVID-10 ( fever/cough/difficulty breathing), please do not visit at this time.

Thank you for your patience.

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Published: Thursday, 11 June 2020 15:23

Phase 1 Broadband

Victoria County has two areas that have been approved for an upgrade to current DSL standards. Bell was awarded the contract to provide Fibre to homes in Dingwall and Boularderie.

• Dingwall & Area is expected to be completed by April 21, 2021 or earlier
• Boularderie & Area is expected to be completed by June 21, 2021 or earlier

Wondering if your house is included in Phase 1? Check out the maps.

Dingwall & Area Community Maps

Boularderie & Area Community Maps

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Published: Monday, 08 June 2020 11:21

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Published: Tuesday, 02 June 2020 12:12

Council Recap June 1, 2020

• Councillors have helped a number of community groups to conduct community clean ups and more are happening in the days to come.
• Members of the provincial Department of Lands & Forestry spoke with council regarding provincial parks in Victoria County, burn safety, wildlife and other issues. They provided council with an update on planned work at Uisge Bhan Falls and Cabot Landing Provincial Park.
• Washroom update: Two municipally funded washrooms are near completion. A washroom will be located at the Gaelic College in St. Ann’s and one located in the Bay St. Lawrence Community Centre. The washroom in Baddeck at the Visitor Information Centre will be open this summer and one is expected to be constructed along the North Shore. An Expression of Interest has been issued for this washroom. For more information see our post at www.victoriacounty.com .• The municipality will raise the Pride flag during a short ceremony on Thursday June 4, 2020 at 1 pm on the Courthouse lawn. All are welcome. This event will be using socially distancing protocols and will be livestreamed on the Municipality of Victoria County Facebook page.
Council minutes are posted on the Victoria County website, the day following the meeting (during the COVID-19 pandemic). Find more council minutes here: https://www.victoriacounty.com/2020-council-minutes.html
The next session is Monday, June 15, 2020 beginning at 5 pm. The session take place via teleconferencing and will be live-streamed on the Municipality of Victoria County NS Facebook page.

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Published: Thursday, 28 May 2020 15:45

Safe Practice Guidelines for Work Places

As businesses prepare to reopen, here are some guidelines for best practises provided by the NS government:Safe Practise Guidelines for Work Places.

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Published: Saturday, 16 May 2020 13:51

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Published: Friday, 15 May 2020 09:24

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Published: Tuesday, 05 May 2020 10:41

Council Recap May 4, 2020
• Council reviewed the provincial plan to help municipalities and property owners deal with the fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic. The Province will provide the municipality with a loan, which the municipality will in turn “micro-loan” it to our property owners affected by Covid 19. The loans have a small interest charge and a two-year repayment term. Property owners must be Nova Scotia residents and have their tax accounts in good standing (either up to date, or a repayment plan). Victoria County estimates a shortfall this year of $3.6 million in cash flow. Council encourages everyone who has the ability to pay their taxes to do so. Tax bills will likely be in the mail in June.
• Councillors expressed concern over the effects of the recent heavy rains – flooding in Lower Washabuck and a culvert washout on MacLean Road, Boularderie.
• Council explored the possibility of reopening our Waste Management facilities. Residents are ready to see them open – but any opening must be done slowly and safely, with the health of our staff as the main concern. At present our sites are closed to follow the provincial State of Emergency regulations. Any changes will be posted to www.victoriacounty.com and on the Municipality of Victoria County Facebook page.
• Council thanked the front-line workers across the province for all their hard work in these times.

Council minutes are posted on the Victoria County website, the day following the meeting (during the COVID-19 pandemic). Find more council minutes here: https://www.victoriacounty.com/2020-council-minutes.html
The next session is Tuesday, May 19, 2020, beginning at 5 pm. The session will be conducted via Zoom and live-streamed on Facebook. The video will be posted at www.victoriacounty.com the following day.

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Published: Friday, 01 May 2020 16:16

Want to show how your Grandma made oatcakes or crocheted a scarf?

Maybe you have a keen interest in flower arranging? Or knot tying?

Maybe you know how to gut a fish.

Victoria County Recreation can help you create a video & live stream it so others can learn.

Reach out to Victoria County's Active Living Coordinator Lydia Kerr today for more info!

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Published: Friday, 01 May 2020 13:41