Think twice before you flush!
Sewer Issues
The Municipality of the County of Inverness would like to remind their customers of the sewer systems to please refrain from dumping substances that are harmful to the Municipal infrastructure. This includes, but is not limited to, ‘flushable’ wipes, grease/fats, tampons, condoms, dental floss, paper towel, hair and prescription medication. These items clog the pumps in the sewage lift stations and the treatment equipment at the Sewer Treatment Plants. The Municipality has had to pay for repairs and manpower to remove these items from the system. Wipes that are marketed as ‘flushable’ do not break down in our system and in fact cause a significant amount of damage to the Municipal infrastructure. The Municipality knows where the ‘problem spots’ are in the system for wipes and grease and are working to trace it back to the person/persons that are responsible. An individual or business could be fined under the Municipal Sewer By-Law for introducing substances into the sewer system that do not belong or cause an issue with the operations.
What if the label says ‘flushable’?
Products that say they’re flushable – like tampons and wipes – may make it down your toilet, but they may not make it through the sewer. There are currently no regulations in Canada to specify which products can be labelled “flushable”. Cities and Municipalities around the world are developing standards to more accurately label whether or not products are truly flushable. For now, please put them in your trash.
What can be flushed?
The only things that are okay to flush down the toilet are toilet paper, poo and pee.
Municipal Council and Staff Mourn the Passing of Warden Laurie Cranton
INVERNESS COUNTY, UNAMA’KI – The Municipality of the County of Inverness regrets to announce the death of Warden Laurie Cranton yesterday evening.
As Warden since 2020 and Councillor for District 2 (Grand Étang/St.-Joseph-du-Moine/the Margarees) since 2016, Warden Cranton was a kind and dedicated voice for residents across Inverness County. He was especially proud of his work to advocate for improved accessibility, roads and bridges and recreational trails in the County.
“It has been both a pleasure and an honour to work alongside Warden Cranton over the past four years,” said CAO, Keith MacDonald. “Laurie continually had the best interests of the Municipality and the residents of Inverness County at heart, and he will be deeply missed.”
“Laurie’s legacy will live on, and he will be remembered as a kind, supportive, inspirational leader and advocate for the Inverness County, District 2 and the accessibility community,” said Deputy Warden Bonny MacIsaac. “Warden Cranton will be greatly missed by his family, friends, colleagues, and the numerous organizations to which he generously volunteered his time and support.”
The Municipality of the County of Inverness Council and staff would like to express their deepest condolences to Warden Cranton’s family and friends. The Municipality requests that media be respectful of Warden Cranton’s family’s privacy at this time and direct all inquiries to CAO Keith MacDonald.
District 1 Residents Elect New Councillor
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 5, 2022
District 1 Residents Elect New Councillor
INVERNESS COUNTY, UNAMA’KI – During the 2022 Special Election for District 1 Councillor, residents elected Claude P. Poirier as Councillor. The results are as follows:
Gaëtan François Boudreau – 101 votes
Claude P. Poirier – 737 votes
Joseph Christopher Poirier – 452 votes
Declined – 1
Spoiled – 2
A Special Election was called following the retirement of former Councillor Alfred Poirier. Voting was held online and over the phone in both official languages. There were 2173 eligible voters and 1293 votes cast for a rate of 59.5%.
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Returning Officer:
Tanya Tibbo
902-787-2274
tanya.tibbo@invernesscounty.ca
Media contact:
Karolyn Aucoin
902-258-7513