The Municipality of the County of Cumberland is currently accepting resumes for the Seasonal Glooscap Campground Attendants located near Parrsboro, NS.
MPS & LUB Review open houses in Southampton and Springhill postponed
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10 February 2026
UPDATE: Due to pending weather, the open houses on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, in Southampton and Springhill have been postponed and will be rescheduled.
Planning shapes how our communities grow. The Municipality of Cumberland is reviewing its Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use Bylaw, and we want to hear from you. Your input will help guide future decisions around housing, development, and land use across our communities. Drop in to one of...
African Heritage Month: Ruddick's music and leadership saved the lives of his fellow miners
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04 February 2026
When the deepest coal mine in North America "bumped”, an unlikely hero emerged. Maurice Ruddick was an African Nova Scotian man whose music and leadership saved the lives of his fellow miners. Maurice Ruddick (1912-1988) was born in Joggins to a coal mining family descendant from Black Loyalists. Upon...
Municipality of Cumberland recognizes African Heritage Month with flag-raising, proclamation signing
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03 February 2026
Municipality of Cumberland Mayor Rod Gilroy was joined by members of municipal council and the Cumberland African Nova Scotia Association in kicking off African Heritage Month in the municipality. The mayor signed a proclamation declaring February as African Heritage Month in the Municipality of...
The Municipality of Cumberland is undertaking a review of its Planning and Development services. This includes permitting, inspections, planning approvals and related workflows. JDStrategy consultants have been engaged to conduct this independent service review and are surveying residents and...
