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- Published: Tuesday, 01 December 2020 14:55
Council Recap – November 30, 2020
• Cape Breton Partnership’s Carla Arsenault (CAO), Patrick Austin (Economic Development Officer, Victoria County), Erin Flynn (Creative Economy Officer) and Omar Tag El Din (Immigration Officer) updated council on a number of business initiatives, economic & creative development and immigration in Victoria County and on Cape Breton.
• The Tax Sale held via tender on November 24 saw no properties sold.
• Councillors identified a number of issues for the provincial department Transportation, Infrastructure & Renewal (TIR), including erosion on White Point Road and on Smokey Mountain; required ditching on New Campbellton Road; gravel for MacQuarrie Road in Middle River and potholes that need attention on Old Margaree Road in Baddeck. Residents are reminded to contact TiR to see these issues addressed. The TiR Operation Contact Centre is open 24 hours a day/7 days a week and can be reached 1-844-696-7737 or by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
• Council discussed establishing a Police Advisory Committee, as it is required; however, it is mandated that a member of the Department of Justice be a member. Council has reached out to the DOJ for over a year, with no response.
Council minutes are posted on the Victoria County website, once approved by council. Find more council minutes here: https://www.victoriacounty.com/2020-council-minutes.html
The next session of Victoria County Municipal Council takes place December 14, 2020 at 5 pm in the Council Chambers at 495 Chebucto Street, Baddeck and will be live streamed on the Municipality of Victoria County NS Facebook page.
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- Published: Tuesday, 24 November 2020 14:06
Tourism Accommodations Real Property Tax Rebate Program
The Tourism Accommodations Real Property Tax Rebate Program is a 25% rebate that helps eligible tourism accommodations operators with their 2020-2021 commercial property tax. To receive the rebate, eligible operators must have paid their commercial property tax bill in full or have entered into a payment plan with the Municipality of the County of Victoria.
For more information on this program: https://tourismns.ca/tarptrp
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- Published: Thursday, 19 November 2020 14:20
Council Re-Cap
The Victoria County Municipal Council met on Wednesday, November 18, 2020.
• Taigh Curaim, a new daycare presented to council. They officially opened on October 7, after almost of year of work to establish the facility in the Baddeck Community Centre. Presently, there are 9 kids enrolled.
• Following recent discussions with local Transportation, Infrastructure & Renewal (TIR) staff, any resident with road issues or concerns should reach out to the provincial department via their toll-free number 1-844-696-7737 or by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. The number is available 24 hours a day/7 days a week. By contacting the department this way, their system will communicate directly with local staff who can address the problem.
• District concerns included: lack of cell service along the North Shore; a lack of landline service in Boularderie; an abandoned cemetery along the Baddeck River requires attention and recognizing essential workers in Victoria County nursing homes.
• Council minutes are posted on the Victoria County website, once approved by council. Find more council minutes here: https://www.victoriacounty.com/2020-council-minutes.html
• The next session of Victoria County Municipal Council takes place November 30, 2020 at 5 pm in the Council Chambers at 495 Chebucto Street, Baddeck and will be live streamed on the Municipality of Victoria County NS Facebook page. Pre-registration is required to attend in person. Call 902-295-3231 to pre-register. A mask is required.
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- Published: Thursday, 19 November 2020 14:17
The Victoria County Seniors Safety Program is a partner in a new pilot project to connect those over 55 with technology to help them stay connected. The program is overseen by Victoria County Home Support Services (VCHSS). The Cape Breton Regional Library is also a partner.
This six-month pilot project is looking for 18 participants from across the county.
If you are:
- Over the age of 55 or
- With possible mobility challenges
- Have no access to a computer or internet
- and are interested in participaing, please contact the Victoria County Home Support Services (VCHSS) at 902-295-2877.
The TechConnect project will run between December 2020 and May 2021.
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- Published: Thursday, 05 November 2020 10:35
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- Published: Wednesday, 04 November 2020 14:26
Council Recap - November 3, 2020
The Victoria County Municipal Council was sworn in during a ceremony in Baddeck November 3, 2020.
• Blair Gallop, Victoria County Returning Officer presented the 2020 election results. Overall, the all-electronic election ran smoothly – with a voter turnout at 65.6%. Results were available shortly after the polls closed on October 17. The busiest day for online voting was election day when 22% people voted, followed by 17% on October 7, the first day polls were opened.
• Bruce Morrison was returned as Warden; Larry Dauphinee was returned as Deputy Warden.
• Council Committees were assigned to all councillors.
• Council jumped right into work – discussing rural gas stations, specifically a plan to close the Ingonish Irving and how this could impact Emergency Measures and Tourism as well as the decision to pull Air Canada flights from the JAD McCurdy airport in Sydney during the down turn in air travel due to the pandemic.
• Due to a technical issue, this council session was livestreamed as individual images and not as a single recording.
• Council minutes are posted on the Victoria County website, once approved by council. Find more council minutes here: https://www.victoriacounty.com/2020-council-minutes.html
• The next session of Victoria County Municipal Council takes place November 18, 2020 at 5 pm in the Council Chambers at 495 Chebucto Street, Baddeck and will be live streamed on the Municipality of Victoria County NS Facebook page.
The 2020-2024 Victoria County Municipal Council. Back row (L-R): Norman MacDonald (District 8), Jackie Organ (District 7), Paul MacNeil (District 1), Barb Longva (District 4).Seated: Fraser Patterson (District 5), Bruce Morrison (Warden, District 3), Perla MacLeod (District 2), Larry Dauphinee (Deputy Warden, District 6). Photo credit: Municipality of Victoria County.
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- Published: Thursday, 22 October 2020 09:31
Flu Shot
This year, especially this year, it is important to be protected against the flu. The Municipality of Victoria County reached out to local pharmacies to ensure their employees are protected. Pharmacist Graham MacKenzie visited the Baddeck Transfer Station recently to provide staff with flu shots. He will br visiting employees in the Courthouse too. North of Smokey, the municipality arranged with Highland PharmaChoice to provide our employees in New Haven & Dingwall an opportunity to grab a flu shot too. Interested in ensuring your workforce is as healthy as they can be? Reach out to the good folks at Stones Drug Store at 902-295-2404 and Highland PharmaChoice at 902-336-2398.
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- Published: Saturday, 17 October 2020 20:08
Election Results
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- Published: Wednesday, 07 October 2020 15:46
Financial Statements 2019-2020
The following financial statements were presented to and approved by council on September 28, 2020.
Municipality of Victoria County Consolididated Statements
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- Published: Friday, 02 October 2020 14:45
Pink Bin Collection Suspended
The Pink Bins for clothing & textiles are closed until further notice.
These items are accepted at our facilties & on our collection routes as garbage if placed in clear bags. (But let's find ways to recycle....donate to a church group or a charity. Put out a call on social media that you have a bag of clothes to give away, etc.)
