Victoria County Council will meet at 2 p.m. April 23, 2024 at the Municipal Building in Baddeck (495 Chebucto Street).
The meeting will follow the planned agenda: April-23-2024-Agenda.pdf (victoriacounty.com) and address issues of concerns from the eight (8) districts of the Municipality. Members from the public are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Victoria County Council has approved a report presented to Council on behalf of staff representatives sent to the Czech Republic on a fact-finding trip by Council.
The Victoria County team examined several tourism models in Czech Republic to evaluate potential for sustainable, year-round tourism in Ingonish and throughout Victoria County. The report, including the meetings with municipal officials in the Czech Republic, was presented to Council by Parker Horton, Economic Development Officer – Victoria County. It provides an overview of the 10-day fact-finding trip. Here’s a quote from his presentation, followed by the report.
“Our recent trip was a real eye-opener, showing me the incredible opportunities that lie ahead for Victoria County. It’s become clear that with a solid strategic plan and a shared vision, we can achieve remarkable growth and bring our community closer. The success stories we’ve seen are not just inspiring—they’re actionable models we can adapt to our own needs. This journey has made me more committed to fostering a future where strategic planning and community involvement are at the heart of our development. Together, we can make Victoria County a place of prosperity and unity.”
Parker Horton, Economic Development Officer
Do you have an interest in protecting water quality and quantity in your community?
Victoria County Water Utility is refreshing its Source Water Protection Committees and is looking for four representatives (total) from Dingwall, Neil’s Harbour, Ingonish and Little Narrows to join the working group. Source Water Protection Committee members include Water Utility staff, Public Works, and the four community representatives.
Ideally, as a community rep, you’d have a passion for the environment, clean drinking water and a broad understanding of the watershed activity. These are volunteer positions and meetings are yearly. The first meeting scheduled is for Spring 2024.
If this opportunity interests you, please email greg.weir@victoriacounty.ca with the subject “SWPP” Committee”.
There are two scheduled Council Meetings on Monday, February 12th.
The Committee of the Whole from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Budget 2024 Meeting is from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
For the second year, the Municipality of Victoria County is supporting No Mow May (for Mabel) by not mowing municipal lawns during May. The intention is to keep ground cover untouched for a month and allow pollinators such as bees, to get shelter and food in the early spring.
Alexander Graham Bell Foundation (ABGF) approached Victoria Council in 2022 requesting support for Mabel’s Gardens Project, which is a partnership with Parks Canada and Cape Breton University Scientist Dr. Alana Pindar. The No Mow May (for Mabel) signage is being provided by Mabel’s Garden Project.
If you’d to get involved in No Mow May (for Mabel), you can pick up a sign at no cost at either at the Municipal Building at 495 Chebucto Street in Baddeck. Signs will also be available at the Alexander Graham Bell Museum beginning May 19th.
Did you know?
Sources: US National Park Service and Health Canada
