Victoria County

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Published: Tuesday, 23 June 2020 09:43

PROPERTY TAX INSTALLMENT PROGRAM

The municipality is offering a one-time property tax installment program for owners of residential and commercial properties negatively affected by the COVID-19 global pandemic.

You qualify if you are the owner of:
• a residential property that is your primary residence and you have experienced a significant reduction in income due to the State of Emergency;
• a residential property where you are a registered Tourism Operator with Tourism Nova Scotia for the 2019 tourist season (excludes AirBNBs and other accommodations marketing platforms);
• a residential property that is rented to one or more tenants, and you have experienced a significant reduction in rental income from the property due to the State of Emergency;
• taxable commercial properties (shopping, office, industrial, farm) who have experienced financial hardship through loss of revenue related to the State of Emergency

For more information on how the program works and how to apply: Victoria County Tax Installment Program

Victoria County Tax Installment Application Form                    

Victoria County Tax Installment Policy

Deadline to submit an application to this program is September 30, 2020.

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Published: Wednesday, 17 June 2020 15:38

Tender: Sale of Surplus Equipment & Vehicles

The Municipality of the County of Victoria invites bids on the sale of surplus vehicles/equipment on an as-is-where-is basis with no warranties given or implied. All sales are final.

Submissions must be completed via the Bid form and returned to the Municipal Offices in the Baddeck Courthouse at 495 Chebucto Street, Baddeck NS, Attention: Robert Dauphinee, Director of Public Works.

Please place tender in a sealed envelop clearly marked VICT-RFP-04  Sale of Surplus Vehicles/Equipment and are to be received no later than 3:00 pm local time, July 9th, 2020.

Tender VICT-RFP-04

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Published: Tuesday, 16 June 2020 16:30

Community Grants

Victoria County Council approved the following grants to organizations: Community Grants 2020-2021

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Published: Tuesday, 16 June 2020 13:34

Council ReCap June 15 2020
• Rebecca Silver Slayter discussed changes to the 2020 edition of the Cabot Trail Writers Festival as COVID-19 has moved the festival to have no ‘in-person’ events. The festival is extended from a weekend to 8 days and is looking at innovative ways to host author events.
• Council discussed the importance of internet service for residents and businesses in light of COVID-19 as Develop NS recently announced upgrades for two Victoria County communities. Council will reach out to the Cape Breton Partnership and Develop NS to set up a meeting.
• Of 111 businesses surveyed in Victoria County, only six stated they would not be opening for the 2020 season. Patrick Austin, Victoria County Economic Development Officer has reported 4 new business start-up plans and 12 operational plans for either new businesses or businesses adapting during the pandemic.
• Grants for non-profits were approved. Groups will be notified in the coming days.
• Councillors noted TIR conducted road grading in a number of districts.
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 July 6, 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: Monday, 15 June 2020 13:57

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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: Monday, 01 June 2020 14:27

Expression of Interest  - Washroom North Shore

The Municipality of the County of Victoria is looking for expressions of interest from community groups and/or businesses along the North Shore & surrounding area to oversee the operation of washroom facilities.

For more information: Expression of Interest Washroom North Shore

Expressions of Interest deadline: 4 pm on Thursday July 16, 2020
Please send a brief outline with expectations and the above information to:
Leanne MacEachen, CAO
495 Chebucto St.,
Baddeck N.S. B0E 1B0
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