Intergenerational Cooking Workshop – Open for Registration!
After a successful first session, the Municipality of Inverness County’s Seniors’ Safety Program is excited to announce that registration is now open for the next intergenerational cooking workshop!
This workshop is part of a series that brings together older adults (55+) and youth to share knowledge, build connections, and learn new cooking skills.
Workshop Details:
Date: Sunday, April 6
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: Mabou Community Hall
Limited spots are available, so be sure to register early.
To sign up, please contact Seniors’ Safety Navigator, Maggie MacDonald via email at Maggie.macdonald@invernesscounty.ca or by phone at (902) 258-7960.
About the Program:
Funded by the Nova Scotia Health Community Health Board Wellness Fund, the intergenerational cooking workshops aim to reduce isolation, combat ageism, and foster improved communication and connection between generations. The Wellness Fund supports non-profit groups working to enhance health and well-being within their communities by addressing priorities identified by local Community Health Boards.
Stay tuned for information about upcoming workshops, which will be shared as soon as available.
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Contact information
Megan Wludyka
Chief Communications Officer
Municipality of Inverness County
375 Main Street, Port Hood, NS B0E 2W0
communications@invernesscounty.ca
Call toll-free: 1-866-258-0223, selection option #5
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Open House
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 31, 2025
Municipality of Inverness County to Host
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (EDIA) Strategy Engagement Session
The Municipality of Inverness County is inviting all residents to participate in an engagement session to inform the creation of the municipality’s first Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (EDIA) Strategy. The session is aimed at addressing accessibility barriers, systemic racism, hate, and inequity, ensuring that all voices are heard in shaping a more inclusive community.
Engagement Session Details:
Date: Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Inverness County Centre for the Arts, 16080 Highway 19, Inverness
The session will begin with a presentation followed by a small group activity, where participants will have the opportunity to share their thoughts and ask questions. This event is designed to gather input, especially from equity-seeking groups, to help reduce barriers and improve access to services and programs for everyone in the community.
“We’re really hoping to hear from equity-seeking groups on ways we can reduce barriers and improve access to services and programs for everyone,” says Maggie MacDonald, Accessibility & Senior Safety Coordinator for the Municipality of Inverness County.
Registration:
To attend the engagement session, advance registration is required. Please contact Maggie MacDonald, Accessibility Coordinator, at Maggie.macdonald@invernesscounty.ca or by phone at (902) 258-7960 to reserve a spot.
In addition to the engagement session, the Municipality of Inverness County has launched an online survey to gather further feedback from residents. The survey is available at the following link: Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Survey. Hard copies are also available at the Municipal Administration Building, located at 325 Main St., Port Hood.
The creation of the EDIA strategy is a public sector responsibility under both the Accessibility Act (2017) and the Dismantling Racism and Hate Act (2022). These laws ensure that public bodies address issues of accessibility, racism, and hate within their communities.
For more information on these Acts, please visit:
Accessibility Directorate – Government of Nova Scotia, Canada
Office of Equity and Anti-Racism Engagement Page
Contact:
Megan Wludyka
Chief Communications Officer
Municipality of Inverness County
Phone: 1-866-258-0223, selection option #5
Email: communications@invernesscounty.ca
About the Municipality of Inverness County:
The Municipality of Inverness County is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible community for all residents. Through the creation of its first EDIA strategy, the municipality aims to ensure that all individuals, regardless of their background, have equal access to services, programs, and opportunities.
Notice of Public Hearing
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.
Whycocomagh Active Transportation Planning Engagement
The Municipality has recently launched a new project. The Whycocomagh Active Transportation and Detailed Design Plan will improve mobility for residents and visitors in Whycocomagh, reflecting the Municipality’s vision of a vibrant, sustainable community where active transportation is safe, accessible, and enjoyable for everyone.
Currently, the design of Main Street and Highway 105 prioritizes vehicles, limiting opportunities for active transportation. The project covers the area from Whycocomagh Provincial Park at 9780
Highway 105 to where Highway 105 meets the Skye River, including the entire Main Street corridor and the intersections of nearby streets.
By introducing thoughtfully designed infrastructure that balances all modes of transportation and prioritizes inclusion, the final plan will improve safety and comfort for active transportation users, and establish a distinct sense of place reflecting Whycocomagh’s unique character and identity as a hub for outdoor adventure.
The Municipality is advancing this planning work in partnership with a community group and has hired two consulting firms Englobe and UPLAND to undertake the design, which will be informed by community consultation.
Please note that the successful implementation of the project will be dependent on securing the necessary funding.
Community input will be at the heart of this project, and there will be many opportunities to get involved. To learn more and share your initial thoughts, please visit https://speakupland.ca/whycocomagh-at-plan
To contact the project team directly, please email consultation@uplandstudio.ca or call 1-902-423-0649 extension # 109