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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.

Heritage advisory committee | Member application form

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Name *

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Have you been a resident of the Municipality of Inverness County for at least 6 months consecutively before today? *

• Yes
• No

Do you plan to continue to reside in the municipality for at least 1 year? *

• Yes
• No

Are you available to meet quarterly and as needed for special meetings, either online or in person? *

• Yes
• No

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Are you an employee of the Municipality of Inverness County? *

• Yes
• No

Are you able to receive correspondence by email, to access digital documents in MS Word, Excel, or pdf formats, and do you have a working knowledge of computers? *

• Yes
• No

Are you an active member of a historical society in the county? *

• Yes
• No

Do you have knowledge of the Mi’kmaw history of the county? *

• Yes
• No

Do you have knowledge of the Acadian history of the county? *

• Yes
• No

Do you have knowledge of the Gaelic history of the county? *

• Yes
• No

Do you have knowledge of built heritage in the municipality? *

• Yes
• No

Are you familiar with the Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada? *

• Yes
• No

You can read the guidelines here.

Please disclose any real or perceived conflict of interest with the committee, including direct or indirect monetary interest with the municipality, staff, and/or individual councillors.

Disclosure of such potential conflicts does not mean that an applicant is automatically ineligible for an appointment, but the nominating committee and council must assess potential conflicts in their determination of whether an applicant may be considered further.

Please list any details if you have any experience with built heritage and historic homes over 50 years old, such as a historic home or registered heritage property owner, a built heritage researcher, a professional carpenter with heritage property or historic home experience, or other.

Please tell us about your interest in helping preserve properties with historical significance in the municipality.

If you have demonstrated previous concern for the preservation of properties with historical significance, please provide some details here.

If you have any knowledge of the history of heritage properties in a specific area or community, please list the areas and/or communities here.

If you have other knowledge, skills, or experience that you think will be helpful to the committee, feel free to list details here.

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Applicants are encouraged but not required to let us know if they self-identify with any of the following groups.

I self-identify as: (multiple selections possible)

• Indigenous
• African Nova Scotian
• a newcomer (immigrant or refugee)
• a member of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community
• a person with a disability
• neurodivergent
• a racially visible person

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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

Public Notice – Canadian Navigable Waters Act

Canadian Navigable Waters Act Public Notice- Dec 13

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Public hearing: Wind turbine strategy

A public hearing will be held on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 6 pm, for the council of the Municipality of Inverness County to consider and, if deemed advisable, adopt amendments to the Municipal planning strategy and land use bylaw for the County of Inverness concerning the regulation of wind turbine development.

This is in order to implement stricter development standards for utility-scale wind turbines, including

• new setback requirements from
  • the coastline
  • property lines
  • residences

• revised noise requirements
• a revised zoning map increasing the area where the Utility-Scale Turbine Exclusion (UTE-1) zone applies

Written or oral presentations in favour or in opposition to the proposal can be made before council at the public hearing which will be held:

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 6 pm
Municipal Administrative Building
375 Main Street, Port Hood

Copies of the staff reports, providing detailed information on the proposals, are available on the Eastern District Planning Commission website.

This information was posted to the municipal website on Friday, January 3, 2025, and will be advertised in the January 8 and 15 editions of the Inverness Oran newspaper in accordance with the requirements of the Nova Scotia Municipal Government Act.

Amendments to the Port Hood Municipal Planning Strategy

On October 17, 2024 the Council of the Municipality of the County of Inverness approved the following amendments:

1. Amendments to the Port Hood Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use Bylaw to enable the development of private roads in the Port Hood Plan Area.

As required by the Municipal Government Act these amendments were reviewed by the Nova Scotia Minister of Municipal Affairs and determined not to require further provincial review or approval. These amendments therefore come into effect with the publishing of this advertisement.

Copies of the planning documents and staff report, providing more detailed information on the file, can be inspected at the office of the Eastern District Planning Commission, 606 Reeves Street, Unit 3, Port Hawkesbury between the hours of 8:30am and 4:30pm weekdays (excluding statutory holidays) or at edpc.ca or by contacting (902) 625-5361 or Toll-Free 1-888-625-5361.

Posted to the Municipality of the County of Inverness website on December 18, 2024 in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Government Act.

Your future, your voice in Inverness County

Want to help shape the future of your community? The Municipality of Inverness County is hosting youth engagement sessions where you can share your ideas, priorities, and challenges. This is your chance to speak up, be heard, and directly influence future projects that impact the youth of Inverness County. Plus, you’ll connect with other local young people, share experiences, and have a say in decisions that affect your life.

Who should join?

If you’re between 16 and 30 and call Inverness County home, we want to hear from you! Whether you live here now, grew up here and moved away, or are a newcomer to the area, these sessions are for YOU.

What to expect

Come ready to share your thoughts in an interactive session. You’ll get to hear about exciting ideas from the municipality, and then take part in brainstorming activities and group discussions to tackle the challenges and dreams of youth in Inverness County. And don’t worry, there will be light snacks and a chance to win some awesome door prizes – just in time for the holidays!

When and where

• Thursday, December 19 – Celtic Music Interpretive Centre, Judique | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
• Friday, December 20 – Inverness County Centre for the Arts, Inverness | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
• Saturday, December 21 – Canton Culturel, Cheticamp | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm (Bilingual session)

How to sign up

The event is free, but we’d love for you to register so we know you’re coming!

This is your chance to make an impact, so don’t miss out – we can’t wait to hear from you and work together to shape the future of Inverness County!

Any questions can be directed to Project Coordinator, Siobhan Beaton: siobhan.beaton@invernesscounty.ca

Municipal youth engagement session registration

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1. Which session do you plan to attend? *

• Thursday, December 19 | Celtic Music Centre, Judique
• Friday, December 20 | Inverness County Centre for the Arts, Inverness
• Saturday, December 21 | Place des arts, Cheticamp

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2. What is your age? *

3. What is your name? *

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4. What is your email address? *

You may receive information regarding the event.

5. Which community are you from? *

6. What is your preferred language? *

• English
• French

7. Which one best describes you? *

• I am a high school student
• I am a post-secondary student, currently living in Inverness County
• I am a post-secondary student, currently living away from Inverness County
• I am not a student, and I currently live in Inverness County
• I am not a student, and I currently live away from Inverness County
• Other

7. How would you describe your situation? *

8. If you live locally, do you wish to be a part of a county-wide youth network? *

• Yes
• No

9. If you live away, do you wish to be added to an Inverness County expat network? *

• Yes
• No

10. Please specify any allergies or dietary restrictions. *

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Sale of surplus equipment

The Municipality of Inverness County is inviting bids on the sale of surplus vehicles and equipment.

Full information about this process, including how to submit a bid, is available at procurement-portal.novascotia.ca/tenders/MCI-TEN-2024-013

The following is a complete list of the vehicles and equipment included in the surplus sale. The municipality is not responsible for any costs relating to the removal of the vehicles/equipment.

All vehicles and equipment are located at the Public Works Facility at 15109 Highway 19, Inverness, NS.

Viewing will take place Monday to Friday, 9 am-3 pm until close of business on Wednesday, November 27, 2024

Tender bids must be received no later than 2 pm, Thursday, November 27, 2024.

Any questions or inquiries, contact:
Aaron MacDonald, Procurement Specialist
aaron.macdonald@invernesscounty.ca | 902-787-3518

Get involved with Santa for seniors!

The municipal Recreation & Community Wellness department has created a Santa for Seniors program this holiday season.

The municipal Seniors Safety program works with older adults throughout the municipality by providing access to information through Age Well lunch and learn sessions, assisting with grant applications, and other recreation-based programming for older adults. The program lead works with surrounding seniors’ clubs, and seniors serving organizations that address the needs of seniors in more rural and remote communities.

In collaboration with the municipal Seniors Advisory Council, the Santa for Seniors program provides older adults with a special gift handmade by local students during the end-of-year holidays. The aim is to bring some extra cheer at this wonderful time of the year, while fostering an inter-generational connection within our communities.

The holidays are exciting times but can bring feelings of loneliness and isolation, especially for older people. This program aims to provide individuals with a little extra cheer who need it this time of year.  

The Recreation and Community Wellness department has partnered with local schools including Bayview Education Centre, Whycocomagh Education Centre, and Inverness Academy. The students will participate in craft making workshops to create cards and crafts that will be gifted to the Santa for Seniors participants.  

Register yourself or a friend today, to receive one of these lovely handmade gifts! The program is open to older adults (55+).

Anyone without access to internet call the Seniors Safety Coordinator, Maggie MacDonald at (902)615-3670 to register, or for any questions.  

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