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SCAM ALERT: WASTE COLLECTION PHONE CALLS
Victoria County’s Waste Management team want you to know about a phone call scam targeting seniors so you can p....
ICYMI: Council Meeting Recap for January 2026
In case you missed it (ICYMI), we’ve compiled highlights from the council meeting that was held virtual....
Council Meeting: Monday February 9, 2026
Victoria County Council will be meeting for Committee of the Whole at 10 a. m on February 9, 2026...
Victoria County Municipal Indicator Report Released
The province has released the 2023–24 Municipal Profile and Financial Condition Indicators Report for Victoria ....
Community Drop-In Support for Municipal Services and Programs
Municipal staff will be in communities across Victoria County this winter to provide in-person support and answer....
Updated: Service Notices for Monday, February 2, 2026
Schedule changes for Monday, February 2, 2026: - Waste collection is cancelled. - Updated: Municipal facilities a...
How are you feeling about your quality of life in Nova Scotia?
The Nova Scotia Quality of Life Survey is launching on February 23rd. This is an important opportunity to help im...
Winter Waste & Recycling Collection: What Residents Should Expect
Learn how we notify the public when waste collection is interrupted or cancelled due to winter weather conditions....
Standing Offers Requested for General Contractor Services and Municipal Fleet Service and Maintenance
The Municipality of the County of Victoria is requesting Standing Offers from qualified providers for: 1. Genera...
Water bills are in the mail
Victoria County water utility bills have now been mailed out to customers. Do you pay your water bill using onlin...
Tourism workshop coming up in Baddeck
Tourism Nova Scotia will be offering an in-person Travel Trade & Export Readiness workshop in Baddeck on Wednesda....
Victoria County now has two Little Libraries
Victoria County has established two Little Libraries, which are free community book-sharing boxes designed to reduce waste and promote reading. These community initiatives allow residents to take and ...
Bay St. Lawrence: We want to hear from you!
Victoria County's Recreation Coordinator, Chris Woodford, is planning to visit Bay St. Lawrence next week to gather community input and feedback from residents....
2026 Property Assessments have been mailed
Property owners in Victoria County have received their 2026 Property Assessment Notices, which were mailed out on January 12, 2026. These annual assessments determine property values for tax purposes....
Council Meeting rescheduled for Monday, January 26, at 1 p.m.
Victoria County Council has rescheduled their meeting originally planned for January 19, 2026 at 10 a.m. to Monday, January 26 at 1 p.m. The postponement was due to weather conditions....
2026 Municipal Grants Program Now Open – Apply Online
Victoria County has opened applications for its 2026 Municipal Grants Program. The application process is available online and the county is encouraging interested parties not to miss this funding opp...
More than driving: Victoria County Transit is hiring
Victoria County Transit is actively recruiting drivers for routes north of Smokey Mountain. The transit service is offering flexible, local employment opportunities that can serve as supplemental inco...
Victoria County now has two Little Libraries
Victoria County now has two Little Libraries. These free, community book-sharing boxes help reduce waste and spre...
Bottled Water Assistance Program has ended
Update: The Province of Nova Scotia ended its drinking water distribution program on December 31, 2025. Bottled...
2026 Property Assessments have been mailed
Property Owners in Victoria County - Your 2026 Property Assessment Notice was mailed on January 12, 2026. It is i...