Welcome To Inverness County

The Municipality of Inverness County hosted the Municipal Public Works Association of Nova Scotia (MPWANS) Annual Conference May 13 – 15, 2026 in Chéticamp, Nova Scotia.

Hosted by a different municipality each year, the conference provides an opportunity for municipal public works professionals from across the region to network, share knowledge, and learn about new technologies, services, and best practices within the sector.

The conference began Wednesday, May 13 and welcomed more than 150 delegates from Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island over three days. Delegates participated in a variety of sessions, including the MPWANS Annual General Meeting, as well as presentations on asset management, water supply during drought conditions, support for the next generation of operators, traffic control safety, climate change, and other topics relevant to municipal public works operations.

A trade show was also held during the conference, providing vendors from Eastern Canada with an opportunity to showcase products and services that support municipal public works departments.

Conference delegates also heard remarks from Nova Scotia Minister of Public Works Fred Tilley, who served as keynote speaker during the conference banquet.

“This conference provided an important opportunity for municipal public works professionals to share knowledge, strengthen relationships, and discuss the challenges and opportunities facing communities across the region,” said Municipality of Inverness County CAO, Keith MacDonald. “Public Works Departments deliver essential services every day, and events like this help support continued learning, collaboration, and innovation within the sector.”

The Municipality of Inverness County also extends its appreciation to the businesses, accommodations, restaurants, and tourism operators in Chéticamp who welcomed delegates throughout the week and helped showcase the community’s hospitality and local amenities.

The Municipality also extends thanks to businesses throughout Inverness County and northeastern Nova Scotia who donated prizes that were awarded to delegates throughout the conference.

The conference was made possible through the generous support of sponsors, including:

Presenting Sponsor: Xylem Canada LP

Major Sponsors: Aquastore Canada East, Atlantic Purification Systems Ltd., Dillon Consulting, Hilltop Electrical & Plumbing Ltd., John Morrison Contracting Ltd., Lynk Electric, Paul Davis Property Restoration (Cap Breton), Provincial Pavement Markings Inc., Strait Engineering Ltd., Techno Metal Post (Cape Breton & Eastern Nova Scotia), Zutphen Contractors Inc./Ideal Concrete

Contributing Sponsors: Breton Petroleum, Colliers Project Leaders, MacKenzie Environmental Ltd., Nova Enterprises Ltd. (Nova Trucks & Scotia Diesel Services), Strum Consulting

Supporting Sponsors: Alantra Leasing, CBI Building & Construction Trades Council, Chiasson Bros. Ltd., Colvoy Equipment/Evergreen, Davis Pier Consulting, Eastern 2.0 Water Systems, Harvey Realties, Melmerby Safety/Compass Chauffeur Service, Poly-Mor Canada Inc., Sansom Equipment Ltd., Univar Solutions Canada Ltd., WM Directional Drilling

Friends of MPWANS: Nulantic Water, Sanction Equipment Ltd., Saunders Equipment Ltd., Viking-Cives

About MPWANS

The Municipal Public Works Association of Nova Scotia (MPWANS) is an association comprised of Professional Engineers, Engineering Technologists/Technicians, Water & Wastewater Treatment Operators, Municipal Traffic Authorities, Public Works Directors, Managers and Supervisors from Towns and Municipalities across Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. The Association is a forum for Public Works Employees, Suppliers, and Consultants to discuss matters that relate to operations of Water, Wastewater, Roads, Traffic, Facilities, Fleet, Engineering, and all things related to Public Works. ...