Feedback Loop Focuses on Festivals & Events Participation

August Feedback Loop Survey Focuses on Festivals & Events Participation

The Municipality of Inverness County is launching the August edition of The Feedback Loop survey today, August 20, with a focus on festivals and events participation.

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

“Our summer festivals and events are all about bringing people together, and they simply wouldn’t happen without the incredible support of volunteers,” says Warden Bonny MacIsaac, Municipality of Inverness County. ” This survey explores residents’ participation in festivals and events, volunteer involvement, the role festivals play in bringing family and friends home, and the contribution festivals make to quality of life across Inverness County. We hope residents will take a few moments to fill out the survey and share their experiences with us.”

The Feedback Loop is the Municipality’s survey series to hear resident feedback. All answers remain anonymous unless you choose to share your contact information in the final question. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey.

The survey takes approximately 10 minutes to complete, and all responses are anonymous.

The survey is available online, with paper copies available at the Municipal Administration Building, 375 Main St., Port Hood, and other locations throughout the County. To complete the survey, visit The Feedback Loop – Festivals & Events.

The survey closes on September 16. The next edition of The Feedback Loop will launch on September 17.

For more information, including a list of locations where paper copies are available, visit The Feedback Loop | Municipality of the County of Inverness.

Inverness | Water Disruption – August 19, 2026

The Municipality of Inverness County would like to advise residents of a planned water disruption taking place Wednesday, August 19 in the community of Inverness. Water will be shut off to a section of the community of Inverness to support a water connection for a new daycare currently under construction in Inverness.

Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Time: 8:00 a.m. until approximately 5:00 p.m.

If the timing changes, an update will be shared on invernesscounty.ca and the Municipality’s Facebook page.

Impacted areas: Campbell St., Veterans Memorial Court and Celtic Dr., Inverness

Residents may also experience impacts to local traffic, including possible street closures with local traffic access only.

The Municipality apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause and thanks residents for their cooperation and understanding.

Mabou Water Conservation Directive & Boil Water Advisory Lifted

The Municipality of Inverness County would like to notify users of the Mabou water system that the Water Conservation Directive and Boil Water Advisory is no longer in effect as of Friday, August 14, 2026 at 12:30 p.m.

The Municipality would like to extend sincere thanks and appreciation to the Mabou & District Volunteer Fire Department for partnering on the resident support program, and the businesses and residents of Mabou for their patience, cooperation, and adaptability

Shean Trail Crossing Update: Temporary Access Restriction Lifted

The temporary access restriction across Central Avenue for the Shean Trail crossing has been lifted. Effective immediately, the crossing, which is a part of the Celtic Shores Coastal Trail, is now reopened for trail users following the progression of infrastructure work related to the Central Avenue Rebuild Project.

Trail users are advised to use caution when passing through the area, as the crossing remains within the active construction zone. Users should follow all posted signage and barricades and be mindful of road conditions, ongoing construction activities, and traffic.

The Municipality thanks residents and trail users for their patience and understanding as the Central Avenue Rebuild Project continues to progress.

Water Leak Repair Notice | Inverness

PSA: Municipality to repair water leak in Inverness on Friday, August 14

Staff have identified a water main leak on Forest St. in Inverness and are scheduled to do the repair tomorrow, August 14. Starting at approximately 8:00 a.m., a section of Forest St. near the Church St. intersection will be closed through the duration of the repair.

There is no service disruption anticipated. Nearby residents may experience low pressure and water discolouration during the repair.

We appreciate residents’ patience as we complete the repair. All updates will be made at invernesscounty.ca and on the municipal Facebook page.

To learn more about water leaks and how to spot them, visit invernesscounty.ca/services/public-works/report-a-water-wastewater-emergency-or-suspected-leak. If you suspect a leak, call 1-866-258-0223, option 9.

Shean Trail Crossing Temporary Closure Update

The Municipality is advising residents of the community of Inverness that infrastructure work near the Shean Trail crossing, as part of the Central Avenue Rebuild Project, is still underway as of August 10, 2026. As a result, the crossing is now expected to remain closed during contractor’s working hours (7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) until later this week while crews complete underground infrastructure upgrades. The construction zone will remain barricaded, and trail users will not be able to pass through the work area during these hours. Access to the trail crossing will be restored at the end of each work day, and will be maintained this weekend.

The Municipality will provide a further update on when full access to the crossing will be restored as soon as more information becomes available. The Municipality apologizes for any inconveniences and thanks residents and trail users for their understanding.

August 11 Mabou Water Pick-Up Details

The water conservation directive and boil water advisory remains in effect for users of the Mabou water system.

To support Mabou water system users, the Municipality is offering a water pick-up.

Water Pick-Up Details:

Date: Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Location: Mabou & District Volunteer Fire Department, 11287 Highway 19, Mabou

Impacted residents may collect one four-litre jug of drinking water per person, to a maximum of three jugs per household:

One-person household: one jug (4 litres)
Two-person household: two jugs (8 litres)
Three or more people: three jugs (12 litres)

Reminders:

Residents requiring assistance with water pick-up are asked to contact the Municipality’s Public Works Department at 1-866-258-0223, option 4.
Updates will continue to be shared on invernesscounty.ca and on the Municipality’s Facebook page. Residents are encouraged to check these sources regularly for the latest information.
Residents with additional questions may contact the Municipality’s Public Works Department at 1-866-258-0223, option 4 or email Publicworks@invernesscounty.ca.

The Municipality thanks residents for their continued patience while staff work to resolve this issue.

Port Hood Fire Hydrant Replacement

Port Hood Fire Hydrant Replacement – Temporary Water Service Disruption

Contractors and municipal staff are scheduled to begin a fire hydrant replacement on Main St. in Port Hood on Monday, August 10. Water service will be shut off during the repair, affecting water service users between 105 Main St. and the intersection at High Rd. The shut off is expected to begin at approximately 8:00 a.m. and last until approximately 5:00 p.m.

While every effort will be made to complete the work on Monday, it may need to continue into Tuesday. An update on the status of the project will be provided on Monday.

Traffic control will be in place throughout the work, and access to the sidewalk in the area will be affected. Pedestrians are asked to avoid the work zone for their safety.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate residents’ patience.

For updates during the work, keep an eye on invernesscounty.ca and the Municipality’s Facebook page.

Mabou Water Pick-up August 7

August 7 Mabou Water Pick-Up Details

The water conservation directive and boil water advisory remains in effect for users of the Mabou water system as of August 6, 2026.

To support Mabou water system users, the Municipality is offering a double water pick-up ahead of the weekend.

Water Pick-Up Details:

Date: Friday, August 7
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Location: Mabou & District Volunteer Fire Department, 11287 Highway 19, Mabou

Impacted residents may collect two four-litre jugs of drinking water per person, to a maximum of six jugs per household:

One-person household: two jugs (8 litres)
Two-person household: four jugs (16 litres)
Three or more people: six jugs (24 litres)

Reminders:

Residents requiring assistance with water pick-up are asked to contact the Municipality’s Public Works Department at 1-866-258-0223, option 4.
Updates will continue to be shared on invernesscounty.ca and on the Municipality’s Facebook page. Residents are encouraged to check these sources regularly for the latest information.
Residents with additional questions may contact the Municipality’s Public Works Department at 1-866-258-0223, option 4 or email Publicworks@invernesscounty.ca.

The Municipality thanks residents for their continued patience while staff work to resolve this issue.

Temporary Closure of Inverness Shean Trail Crossing – August 5-7

The Municipality of Inverness County is advising that as part of the Central Avenue Rebuild Project, the Shean Trail crossing will be temporarily closed between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. each day until the contractor has completed installation of new sewer infrastructure near the crossing. Beginning on August 5, the construction zone will be barricaded, and trail users will not be able to pass through the work area during these hours. Access to the crossing will be restored at the end of each work day. If the work extends beyond the anticipated three days, the Municipality will provide an update as required.

The Municipality thanks residents and trail users for their cooperation and patience as this important work is completed.