Judique Water Conservation Update

January 29, 2026

Municipality Asks Residents to Keep Roads Clear for Snow Removal

The Municipality of Inverness County is asking residents for their cooperation in keeping roads clear of parked vehicles during and following snowfall events to help crews safely and efficiently remove snow.

Snow removal equipment requires full access to roadways to properly clear snow and ensure safe travel for motorists, pedestrians, and emergency vehicles. Vehicles parked on the road can significantly slow down operations and may prevent crews from clearing snow.

The municipality thanks residents for their patience and cooperation as crews work to maintain safe road conditions throughout the winter season.

Quick facts about snow removal:

• Roads owned and maintained (including snow removal) by the Municipality of Inverness County can be found here: Municipal-Roads-October-2025.pdf .
• All other roads are owned and maintained (including snow removal) by the Province of Nova Scotia’s Department of Public Works or are privately/owned maintained.
• Should you have a question or concern about snow clearing, please contact:
  • Provincially owned roads: Call the provincial Operations Contact Centre toll-free at 1-844-696-7737
  • Municipally owned roads: Call toll-free 1-866-258-0223, select option #4 or email public.works@invernesscounty.ca .
• If interested in learning more about plowing service times for provincially owned roads, visit WinterMaintenanceStandards.pdf .
• You can also check out other Nova Scotia Department of Public Works resources that may help during a winter storm:
  • Call 5-1-1 for road conditions
  • Road Conditions Map
  • Winter Maintenance Standards
  • Provincial Snowplow Tracker
  • Highway Cams
  • X (formerly Twitter)

Mandatory Water Conservation Directive – Judique

PSA: Mandatory Water Conservation Directive – Judique Water System

The Municipality of Inverness County is issuing a mandatory water conservation directive for all Judique residents connected to the municipal system due to an issue with water supply to the water treatment plant.

This directive takes effect immediately (Monday, January 26) and will remain in place until the issue is resolved.

Water Conservation Tips:

• Take short showers and avoid baths.
• Turn off taps when brushing teeth or washing dishes.
• Only run dishwashers and washing machines with full loads.
• Keep a bottle of water in the fridge to avoid running the tap for cold water.
• Limit toilet flushing.
• Avoid non-essential outdoor water use.
• Promptly repair any leaks in and around taps and plumbing.

To learn more about water conservation, visit invernesscounty.ca/services/infraemerg.

Have Your Say! Municipality Introduces The Feedback Loop

The Municipality of Inverness County understands the importance of resident input and is pleased to introduce a new community engagement initiative launching in January 2026.

The Feedback Loop is a monthly survey designed to gather resident feedback on a variety of municipal topics throughout 2026. Surveys will be released on the third Thursday of each month, inviting residents to share their perspectives and ideas.

“The Feedback Loop is about listening,” said Warden Bonny MacIsaac, Municipality of Inverness County. “By providing residents with a consistent and accessible way to share their feedback, we can better understand community priorities and make more informed decisions that reflect what matters most to the people we serve.”

The first survey launches today, Thursday, January 22. and focuses on the Municipality’s winter recreation programming.

Each survey will include targeted questions related to the monthly topic, as well as opportunities for residents to provide general feedback about the topic. Surveys are designed to take no more than 10 minutes to complete, and all responses will remain anonymous.

Surveys will be available online, with paper copies available at the Municipal Administration Building, 375 Main St., Port Hood and a variety of sites throughout the County.

Each survey will close the day before the next survey is launched.

As participation grows and feedback is collected, the Municipality will compile and share summary reports highlighting key themes and insights provided by residents.

For further information, including locations where paper copies will be available, visit The Feedback Loop | Municipality of the County of Inverness .

Residents are encouraged to take part and help shape the future of their community.

Grants Readiness Clinic Recap

January 21, 2026

Municipality Hosts Grant Readiness Clinic to Help Community Groups Access Provincial Funding

On Friday, January 16, Municipality of Inverness County staff hosted a Grant Readiness Clinic in Chéticamp to help community organizations prepare to apply for provincial funding to support local facility improvement projects.

Led by the municipality’s Culture and Community Development team, the clinic focused on helping participants view their organizations’ facilities as vital community spaces and describe why improvements matter for the community as a whole.

The session was held at Club de Retraités in Chéticamp and drew 20 participants, including 13 in person and seven online. Volunteers represented 15 community organizations from across Inverness County.

“It was great,” says participant Helena Aucoin, who attended the session on behalf of Le Manoir Saint-Pierre Housing Cooperative. “We appreciated that the municipality came to Chéticamp. The session was well organized and thought out, and we feel like we’re in good shape.”

The clinic was built around the province’s Community Facilities Improvement Program, a competitive funding program offered through the Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage. The program supports community-led projects that improve public-use facilities, including building repairs, accessibility upgrades and interior and exterior improvements.

The municipality plans to expand the clinic model to support volunteers applying for other funding programs in the future, as part of its broader capacity-building work with community groups.

“Inverness County is powered by volunteers,” said Shannon MacLean, a project coordinator with the Culture and Community Development team. “People bring different skills and experiences, and they know what their communities need. Our role is to help them tell their story clearly and access the tools they need to succeed.”

Participants received customized workbooks to help organizations collect and keep important project information, so it remains with the facility even as volunteer boards and leadership change. Each group will also receive a one-on-one session with municipal staff to refine their project narratives ahead of the provincial application deadline of Feb. 14.

About Culture and Community Development

The Culture and Community Development team works with community groups, volunteers, newcomers and youth to better understand local priorities and strengthen communities across Inverness County. Organizations or individuals seeking support can contact the department at ccd@invernesscounty.ca.

2026 Excellence in Healthcare Awards Nominations Now Open

January 20, 2026

Municipality Opens Nominations for 2026 Excellence in Healthcare Awards

The Municipality of Inverness County is proud to announce the second annual Awards for Excellence in Healthcare.

Following the success of last year’s awards, this is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the dedicated healthcare professionals who work tirelessly and selflessly to serve others. The awards offer everyone the opportunity to highlight individuals who deserve special recognition of their service.

Nominations are now open, available online at invernesscounty.ca. Paper copies of the nomination forms will be available at the Municipal Administration Building (375 Main St., Port Hood) as well as Inverness Consolidated Memorial Hospital, Sacred Heart Community Health Centre, and at all East Coast Regional Library branches in Inverness County.

Award categories have been created to recognize everybody involved in the healthcare sector in Inverness County. Including but not limited to doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, allied health professionals, volunteers, and more.

Nominations must be submitted by end of day Saturday, February 28, 2026. An awards committee made up of municipal staff and a mix of practicing and retired healthcare professionals will select winners, which will then be announced at an awards gala in Chéticamp on April 22, 2026.

For guidelines, a detailed list of award categories, and the online nomination form, visit invernesscounty.ca/awards-for-excellence-in-healthcare.

For more information, contact Healthcare Navigator Ocean Phi Long Le: ocean.le@invernesscounty.ca | 1-902-323-0057, Municipality of Inverness County, 375 Main Street, Port Hood, B0E 2W0.

The awards are made possible by support from the Office of Healthcare Professionals Recruitment & Doctors Nova Scotia.

Council Repeals Bylaw 36

January 12, 2025

Municipality of Inverness County Council Repeals Bylaw 36

At the Regular Meeting of Council on Thursday, January 8, the Council of the Municipality of the County of Inverness voted to repeal Municipal Bylaw 36—Pensions. The decision to repeal the bylaw was made as part of an ongoing bylaw modernization process.

Bylaw 36 outlined a former pension plan for municipal employees. Current pension arrangements are now covered under updated Human Resources and Personnel Policies. The bylaw is outdated, inaccurate, and does not reflect current municipal operations or values. Bylaw 36 was repealed and not replaced.

Copies of all municipal bylaws are available online at invernesscounty.ca/government/bylaws/ and in print at the Municipal Administration Building during regular business hours (8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday).

This notice is published in accordance with the Municipal Government Act, Section 169.

NOTICE OF ADOPTION

PLEASE NOTE that on Thursday, December 11th the Council of the Municipality of the County of Inverness approved the development agreement and adopted the following amendments:

1. Development Agreement application by Ms. Adrienne Dermody for a consignment store in a Residential Centre zoned Lot 05-5, 252 Highway, Whycocomagh, Inverness County, NS (PID 50292820).
2. Rezoning Request from Residential Rural to Rural Commercial General by Yoshi Holdings Inc. (Last Chance Sandwich) for lands identified by PID# 50102276 (10 La Prairie Road), La Prairie, Inverness County, to expand the current Retail Use to include a Restaurant/Café Use.

PLEASE NOTE that an aggrieved person, an adjacent Municipality, or the Provincial Director of Planning may appeal this decision to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board within 14 days of the date of this notice. For more information visit the Eastern District Planning Commission website at www.edpc.ca or phone Toll Free 1- 888-625-5361.

Posted December 12, 2025 on the Municipal Website and in The Oran on December 17, 2025 in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Government Act.