Victoria County

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Published: Monday, 16 March 2020 11:41

It's a good time to check out the Victoria County Seniors Party Line.

Here is our Senior Safety Officers Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/groups/seniorssafetycountyvictoria/?epa=SEARCH_BOX

The Seniors Party Line Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/2982692748416847/

A couple other resources for folks to connect for support and assistance:
https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=victoria%20county%20good%20neighbour%20network&epa=SEARCH_BOX

https://stannsbay.timebanks.org/

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Published: Tuesday, 10 March 2020 13:50

Council Update – March 9, 2020

• A gallery full of Victoria County firefighters were in attendance for a presentation from the Victoria County Fire Officers Association; an emotional presentation about the financial and mental costs of being a firefighter. The old system, with volunteers fundraising for life-saving equipment, no longer works for them. They requested a committee of council to be formed to address these and other issues. Council fully supported creating a committee.
• CBU student Duncan Matheson spoke about his study into making crosswalks more visible. Council saw merit and potential tourism benefits too. Council will write a letter of support for Duncan’s pilot project to decorate designated crosswalks for visibility.
• Council approved a motion to name the Baddeck recycling building The Jim Bradley Recycling Depot.
• Council will write a letter to the provincial department of Transportation, Infrastructure & Renewal requesting that once the Englishtown Ferry is back in operation that 2019 passes be honoured.
• Council requested that representatives from the provincial department of Natural Resources meet with council regarding signage at Uisge Ban Park.
• Council is exploring zoning for Ingonish and is looking into the high percentage of provincially protected space in the county
• Council noted that MP Jaime Battiste met with folks in communities North of Smokey
• Council is still looking for members of an Accessibility Advisory Committee – people who through personal experience can assist the municipality to identify and eliminate barriers.
• A reminder to community organizations that grant applications are available to help your organization. Applications must be submitted by March 31, 2020.

Council minutes are posted on the Victoria County website once they have been approved. Find more council minutes here: https://www.victoriacounty.com/2020-council-minutes.html
Council meetings are open to the public. Next session is Monday, March 23, 2020 at 5 pm at the Baddeck Courthouse, 495 Chebucto Street, Baddeck.

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Published: Tuesday, 10 March 2020 13:36

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Published: Tuesday, 03 March 2020 09:15

Healthy Eating in Recreation Settings- Recipients 2020

We are pleased to announce that we will be funding eight projects that have been proposed this year.

Healthy Eating in Recreation Settings Grant Recipients

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Published: Monday, 24 February 2020 10:11

Tax Sale - POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Tax Sale info & Properties (updated Mar 16, 2020)

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Published: Monday, 10 February 2020 14:33

Accessibility Advisory Committee - Volunteer Opportunity

Deadline extended!

The Accessibility Advisory Committee provides advice to the Municipal Council on identifying, preventing and eliminating barriers to municipal programs, services, initiatives and facilities. The committee plays a pivotal role in helping the Municipality of the County of Victoria to become an accessible community that complies with Nova Scotia’s Accessibility Act (2017).

We are looking for people who have first hand knowledge of what facing these barriers means. At least one half of the members of the Accessibility Advisory Committee must have a disability or represent an organization that represents people with disabilities. Disability includes a physical, mental, intellectual, learning, or sensory impairment.

The committee is open to people without disabilities as well.

Commitment expectations:

The committee will meet 6 times a year (may be more at start up). Meetings will take place in Victoria County. Mileage and meals will be paid (at the county rate).

Applications can be downloaded here or can be picked up at the Municipal Office at 495 Chebucto Street, Baddeck. The deadline for applications is 4:00 p.m., Friday March 27, 2020. Your completed application may be submitted by mail, in person, or by email to:
Municipality of the County of Victoria
PO Box 370, 495 Chebucto Street
Baddeck, Nova Scotia B0E 1B0
Attention: Accessibility Advisory Committee
By Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Subject line: Accessibility Advisory Committee Volunteer

For more information about the Accessibility Advisory Committee, please refer to the Accessibility Advisory Committee Terms of Reference contact Leanne MacEachen at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by Tel: 902-295-3654.

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Published: Thursday, 30 January 2020 14:25

Jimmy Bradley - Recycling Rock Star

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Published: Monday, 13 January 2020 13:38

Questions about moving to Cape Breton?

Looking for information on immigrating to Canada and settling on Cape Breton Island? The Cape Breton Partnership has lots of information to help.

Check out the 'New To Cape Breton' website here: http://newtocapebreton.com/

Find more information on the Cape Breton Partnership's other Immigration Iniatives here: https://capebretonpartnership.com/initiatives/cblip/

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Published: Monday, 06 January 2020 13:39

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Published: Friday, 03 January 2020 09:42

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
• ebook readers
• gps devices
• video game systems (including controllers)
• external hard drives, optical drivers and modems