Low tides and warm temperatures are causing an unpleasant odor that can be mistaken for sewage. This is the result of seaweed and algae breaking down and releasing gasses. It is an annual occurrence and smells can linger for 2-3 weeks. Water quality is tested regularly throughout the summer.   

Receive your Tax Notice by Email

With potential postal service disruptions ahead, we are encouraging community members to sign up  to receive their tax notices by email. Sign up by logging in to your MySidney account (or register if you don’t have a MySidney profile), select your tax account by address, and choose email under the “Statement Notification Method” heading.

2025 Tax Notices were emailed out on May 30, 2025. If you register for e-billing after that date, please email us at propertytax@sidney.ca and we will send it your way.

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