Council Approves Land Development Agreements
Municipality of Inverness County Council Approves Land Development Agreements
During the April 2 Regular Meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Inverness County, two land development agreements were approved by Council.
- Rezoning Development Agreement – request for a mixed-use residential development on 47 Upper Railway Street, Inverness, by SCD Planning and Design on behalf of Place Craft Properties Inc. The request included converting an existing building on the property into an eight-unit residential building and to subdivide the remaining land into eight parcels for the development of semi-detached dwellings and mixed-use (commercial/residential) buildings.
- Development Agreement – requested a resort on 36 Chemin De L’Anse Des Bois Maries, Petit Étang, by Omar Gandhi Architects on behalf of Charlamara Holdings Inc. This request includes the development of rental villas, a spa, restaurant and retail shops.
Council invited public input to provide feedback on these development agreements at the March 26 Committee of the Whole Council meeting, following a brief presentation from Eastern District Planning Commission about each project.
In Nova Scotia, it is a legal requirement to obtain development and/or building permits before starting any construction on a site or building. For residents of the Municipality of Inverness County, these services are provided by Eastern District Planning Commission.
Next steps:
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 posted on Municipal website (April 16, 2026). For more information visit the Eastern District Planning Commission website at www.edpc.ca or phone toll-free 1- 888-625-5361.
Second Annual Awards for Excellence in Healthcare Gala
Municipality of Inverness County to Host
Awards for Excellence in Healthcare Gala Reception
The Municipality of Inverness County is proud to host the second annual Awards for Excellence in Healthcare Gala Reception on Wednesday, April 22 at Canton Culturel de Chéticamp, 15118 Cabot Trail, Chéticamp.
The Awards for Excellence in Healthcare, introduced in 2025, recognize and celebrate the outstanding contributions of healthcare professionals across Inverness County. The Awards for Excellence in Healthcare are generously funded in partnership with the Nova Scotia Office of Healthcare Professionals Recruitment.
“These awards are about celebrating the dedication of our healthcare heroes, while honouring the County’s commitment to a thriving community health system, and the next generation of medical professionals,” says Warden Bonny MacIsaac, Municipality of Inverness County.
A public call for nominations resulted in dozens of individuals in several healthcare fields being nominated. Winners will be recognized for their work at the gala dinner in Chéticamp. In addition, guests will be treated to a catered meal, and a vibrant evening of entertainment.
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, April 22
Location: Place des arts Père-Anselme-Chiasson, Canton Culturel, 15118 Cabot Trail, Chéticamp
Performances By:
- Coastline: A young, high-energy band from Cape Breton made up of talented students
- Jenny Huang: Co-Founder and Artistic Director of the Chinese Dragon Culture Heritage Association (CDCHA), presenting a stunning traditional Chinese dance
- Les Voix-Liées: With special guest Betty Ann Cormier, Michelle Lynn Deveau, and Jessica LeBrun AuCoin
- Peter Oyedijo: Celebrating African drumming in Cape Breton
- Inverness County Chamber Singers
Admission: $50 for the general public, and $35 for healthcare professionals – current or retired
Registration: Purchase tickets online
Sponsors:
The Awards for Excellence in Healthcare are supported by event sponsor; Zutphen Contractors. Other sponsors include Cabot Cape Breton, Judy Intelligence, The Dancing Goat, Acadian Credit Union, Freeman’s Pharmacy, Cape Breton University, Cape Breton Medical Campus; Lake Shore Living, Doctors Nova Scotia, New Dawn Enterprises, Multicultural Association of Cape Breton and Parks Canada.
For more information about the awards or the event, please contact Healthcare Navigator, Ocean Le at ocean.le@invernesscounty.ca.