Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Public survey on equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility launched in Inverness County
The Municipality of Inverness County is creating a new Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Strategy to improve our services and amenities, ensuring they are accessible and equitable for all residents and visitors.
To inform this strategy, we want to hear from you by completing a short survey.
Survey feedback will inform the municipality on the priorities of the community, and ensure supports are in place to advance accessibility and equity obligations under both the Accessibility Act and the Dismantling Hate and Racism Act.
The survey will be open until Monday, March 31 at 4:00 p.m. and all entries are anonymous.
To access a paper copy of the survey, please visit the Municipal Administration Building, 375 Main Street, Port Hood or at one of the Eastern Counties Regional Libraries in Chéticamp, Margaree, or Mabou.
To fill out survey online please visit: invernesscounty.ca/EDIASurvey
Contact information
Megan Wludyka
Chief Communications Officer
Municipality of Inverness County
375 Main Street, Port Hood, NS B0E 2W0
megan.wludyka@invernesscounty.ca
(902) 258-7437
Curbside Collection Changes to Improve Waste Collection Services
The Municipality of Inverness County, in collaboration with Green For Life Environmental Inc. (GFL), is introducing changes to curbside collection schedules for some residents to improve collection efficiency and service reliability.
Effective Monday, March 3, the new collection route schedule will primarily affect residents of Broad Cove, Deepdale, Lake Ainslie and Little Mabou. However, not all residents in the affected areas will experience changes to their collection schedules. Those who are impacted will receive a personalized letter with an updated collection schedule. These letters will be hand-delivered by municipal staff during the week of February 24.
These changes are being introduced to increase the efficiency of waste pick up across the municipality. Within the current route schedule, there are times when the waste collection trucks must return to the Kenloch Transfer Station to empty when they reach full capacity. This process can cause delays and prevent the trucks from completing their routes. The new routes will aim to eliminate these disruptions.
The Municipality of Inverness County and Green For Life Environmental Inc. (GFL) would like to thank all impacted residences in advance for their understanding and support during this transition. These changes are being made with the goal of providing a more efficient and reliable waste collection service for the community.
For questions related to Solid Waste, please email waste@invernesscounty.ca or call 1-866-258-0223 .
Fast facts:
• Stay up to date on changes to your waste collection by downloading the Recycle Cape Breton app
• Visit invernesscounty.ca/services/sortitout and sign up for notifications by email or phone
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Contact information
Megan Wludyka
Chief Communications Officer
Municipality of Inverness County
375 Main Street, Port Hood, NS B0E 2W0
megan. wludyka@invernesscounty.ca
(902) 258-7437
Intergenerational cooking workshops coming to Inverness County
The Municipality Inverness County’s Seniors’ Safety Program is launching an intergenerational cooking workshop series, bringing older adults (55+) and youth together to share knowledge and learn new cooking skills.
The first workshop will take place at the Mabou Hall on Sunday, March 2, at 2 p.m. Limited spots are available and those interested in registering as asked to contact Seniors’ Safety Navigator, Maggie MacDonald, by e-mail Maggie.macdonald@invernesscounty.ca or phone (902) 258-7960.
Funded by the Nova Scotia Health Community Health Board Wellness Fund, the intergenerational cooking workshops aim to reduce isolation, ageism and improve communication and connection.
Wellness Funds awarded to non-profit groups working to improve health in their communities and address priorities identified by the Community Health Boards in their community.
Information about upcoming workshops will be shared once available.
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Contact information
Megan Wludyka
Chief Communications Officer
Municipality of Inverness County
375 Main Street, Port Hood, NS B0E 2W0
megan. wludyka@invernesscounty.ca
(902) 258-7437
Public Hearing: Mobile Vending Bylaw
Public Hearing: Mobile Vending Bylaw
A public hearing will be held on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 5 pm, for the council of the Municipality of the County of Inverness to consider and, if deemed advisable, adopt a new mobile vending by-law that will repeal and replace By-law No 51: Vending By-law.
This is in order to:
- ensure mobile venders provide their customers with a high degree of customer service;
- ensure that the facilities provided by mobile vendors and their surroundings are adequately maintained; and
- create a fair and competitive business environment within the municipality.
Written or oral presentations in favour or in opposition to the proposed by-law can be made before council at the public hearing which will be held:
Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 5 pm
Municipal Administrative Building
375 Main Street, Port Hood
Copies of the proposed by-law can be found on the municipality’s website.
This information was posted to the municipal website on Friday, February 21, 2025, and will be advertised in the February 26 and March 5 editions of the Inverness Oran newspaper in accordance with the requirements of the Nova Scotia Municipal Government Act.
Volunteer opportunity | Heritage advisory committee
Help preserve buildings of historical importance
The Municipality of Inverness County is seeking volunteers to sit on the Heritage Advisory Committee.
The committee’s role is to help preserve buildings of historical significance in the municipality. Committee members will provide recommendations to Council on applications to register municipal heritage properties and requests to substantially alter or de-register municipal registered properties.
Interested in joining the committee?
You’re eligible to apply if
- you’re a resident of the Municipality of Inverness County for at least 6 months before making an application. You must reside in the municipality throughout the term of your appointment.
- you’re available to meet quarterly and for special meetings, either online or in person.
- you’re not an employee of the Municipality of Inverness County.
Ideal candidates will have any combination of
- knowledge of built heritage in the municipality
- knowledge of the history of the county
- interest in helping preserve the built heritage of the municipality
- be an active member of a historical society in the municipality
- demonstrated previous concern for the preservation of properties with historical significance
- knowledge of the Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada
- ability to receive correspondence by email, access digital documents in MS Word, Excel, or pdf formats, and have a working knowledge of computers.
Use the form below to submit an online application or download the application form. You can also download a copy of this form to print and fill out on paper. Printed application forms are also available at the municipal administration building, 375 Main Street, Port Hood, NS B0E 2W0.
The deadline for applications is Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 4 pm.
The Municipality of Inverness County is dedicated to building a workplace that embraces equity, diversity, and inclusion. Individuals of all abilities, backgrounds and communities are strongly encouraged to apply.


