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...
Notice of Public Hearing - By-law to Amend the Land use By-law 26-01 and the By-law to Amend the Land Use By-law 26-02
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02 February 2026
A Public Hearing regarding the By-law to Amend the Land use By-law 26-01 and the By-law to Amend the Land Use By-law 26-02 for the Municipality of Cumberland will be held at 4 pm, Wednesday, February 18th, 2026, in the Council Chambers of the Upper Nappan Service Centre. Note that this meeting may...
MPS and Land Use Bylaw Review Open House Sessions Reschedule for Monday, February 2
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30 January 2026
Due to the impending weather forecast, all Municipal Planning Strategy & Land Use Bylaw Review open house sessions planned for Monday, February 2 will be rescheduled. New dates and times will be shared as soon as they are confirmed. Thank you for your understanding.
Notice is hereby given that the following described lands and premises, situated in the Municipality of Cumberland will be sold at Public Auction by the Treasurer of the Municipality of Cumberland unless such taxes, interest and expenses are paid in full before the date of the sale. The Public...
