Sid Glennie remembers the ground shaking and seeing a mushroom cloud over the Number 4 mine in Springhill just after supper on Nov. 1, 1956. It was the second of three mine disasters to befall the Springhill mines and this one claimed 39 men. Those men and their families were remembered and...
News from Cumberland Municipal Council's Oct. 28 Meeting
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28 October 2026
Council gives first reading to West Wentworth, Port Howe rezoning amendments Cumberland municipal council has approved first reading of an amendment to the Land-Use By-Law to rezone properties on Swallow Road, West Wentworth, from Rural Resource and Commercial Recreation. The proponent is looking to...
Mayor Gilroy presents Community Spirit, Service Award to Dave, Kirsten Hirtle
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27 October 2026
Dave and Kirsten Hirtle and Postech County Line are the 2026 winners of the Cumberland County Community Support and Service Award that was presented the Cumberland Chamber of Commerce gala dinner on Thursday, Oct. 22. The award is sponsored by the Municipality of Cumberland. “Dave and Kirsten...
Municipality of Cumberland Hiker Challenge Badge introduced
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23 October 2026
There's another great reason to lace up your hiking boots and explore the natural beauty of the Municipality of Cumberland. Hike Nova Scotia has introduced a Municipality of Cumberland Hiker Challenge Badge, encouraging residents and visitors to get outdoors, discover local trails and experience...
Notice of Second Reading Commercial Development Support By-law 26-14
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02 November 2026
Second Reading and Adoption of the Commercial Development Support By-law 26-14 will take place on Wed., Nov. 18th, 2026 @ 2:30 pm at a Special Council meeting at the Upper Nappan Service Centre.
The proposed By-law would allow eligible commercial property owners undertaking construction, expansion or...
Notice of Adoption REMO Emergency Management By-law 26-10
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09 October 2026
Second Reading and Adoption of the REMO Emergency Management By-law 26-10 took place on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at a regular scheduled Council meeting.
This By-law will allow for the Municipality of Cumberland to work with neighboring municipal units, the Town of Amherst and Town of Oxford,...
Notice of Adoption - By-law to Amend the Land Use By-law 26-09
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29 September 2026
Second Reading and Adoption of the by-law took place on September 23rd, 2026 at a Regular Council meeting.
Purpose:
· To rezone PID 25522483, located South of Drennan Brook, along HWY 368, West Wentworth from Agricultural (AG) Zone to the Commercial Recreation (CRec) Zone.
Any aggrieved person,...
Notice of Adoption - By-law to Amend the Land Use By-law 26-08 and Development Agreement for James/Dominion St., Parrsboro
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29 September 2026
Second Reading and Adoption of the By-law and Development Agreement took place on September 23rd, 2026 at a Regular Council meeting.
Purpose:
· To rezone a portion of PID 25216755 adjacent to 58 Dominion Street, Parrsboro from Downtown Commercial (CDwn) Zone to Mixed-use (CMix) Zone.
· Create a...
