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State of Emergency Update – September 9, 2026
posted September 9, 2026
State of Emergency Update – September 9, 2026

The State of Local Emergency has been lifted for Richmond County today, Sept. 9.

A State of Local Emergency (SOLE) was called on Sept. 6 for Inverness, Victoria and Richmond Counties following widespread flooding that had resulted in road closures, evacuations, and disruptions to transportation networks.

The SOLE for Inverness and Victoria Counties was lifted Sept. 8.  Further assessment of roads and infrastructure was required for Richmond County, however today, Sept. 9, it was determined that it was safe to lift the SOLE.

To read the full news release, visit State of Local Emergency lifted for Richmond County   | Municipality of the County of Inverness .

Inverness County Updates
posted September 7, 2026
Inverness County Updates
A boil water advisory and water conservation directive were issued September 8 for all users of the Inverness water system, following a water main break earlier today, September 8, near Central Ave. and Park St. For full details, visit Inverness Boil Water and Conservation Advisories | Municipality of the County of Inverness
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A mandatory water conservation directive was issued for users of the Judique water system effective September 7, 2026.
The directive is necessary because heavy rainfall over the weekend has significantly increased turbidity (mud) in the water source (Judique dam). The volume of turbid water is currently too high for the Public Works team to properly treat before it enters the water storage tank. For more information, check out the news release here: Water Conservation Directive Issued for Judique Water System | Municipality of the County of Inverness

Welcome To Inverness County

The Municipality of Inverness County is pleased to welcome our constituents, tourists and those considering relocating to our beautiful county.

As Canada’s Musical Coast, Inverness County comprises the entire western coastline of Cape Breton Island, including the world-famous Cabot Trail, and reaches as far inland as the beautiful Bras d’Or Lakes. Inverness County is a string of beautiful communities, with majestic coastline vistas and breathtaking sunsets, bound together by musical traditions.

Hours of Operation

Municipal Administration Building

375 Main Street, Port Hood,
P.O. Box 179, NS B0E 2W0

Monday - Friday:
8:30am – 4:00pm

Saturday:
Closed

Sundays & Holidays:
Closed


Toll-Free:
1-866-258-0223, Option #5

Email:
info@invernesscounty.ca

Strathlorne Municipal Recycling Facility

15109 Nova Scotia Trunk 19,
Strathlorne, NS B0E 1N0

Monday - Friday:
7:00am – 4:00pm

Saturday:
7:00am - Noon

Sundays & Holidays:
Closed


Toll-Free:
1-866-258-0223, Option #1

Email:
waste@invernesscounty.ca

Kenloch Waste Management Facility

420 West Lake Ainslie Rd.,
Inverness, NS B0E 1N0

Monday - Friday:
8:30am - 4:30pm

Saturday:
8:30am - Noon

Sundays & Holidays:
Closed


Toll-Free:
1-866-258-0223, Option #1

Email:
waste@invernesscounty.ca

Recreation & Community Wellness Office

86 High Rd., Port Hood, NS B0E 2W0

Monday - Friday:
8:30am – 4:00pm

Saturday:
Closed

Sunday:
Closed


Toll-Free:
1-866-258-0223, Option #6

Email:
Recreation@invernesscounty.ca

Programs and Events