Springhill Veterans Honoured with Memorial Bench and Commemorative Plaque
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27 July 2026
When Canada went to war during the two world wars of the last century, Springhill answered the call with one of the highest rates of military service on a per-capita basis. Many of the young men who enlisted to serve King and Country never returned. Today, their names are etched on the cenotaph at...
New Pumper/Tanker arrives for Pugwash Fire Department
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22 July 2026
For several years the Municipality of Cumberland has invested millions of dollars in its rural fire departments to better protect local communities. The latest addition to the fleet of fire vehicles was finalized on Monday, July 20, 2026, with the arrival of a 2026 Freightliner/Fort Garry four-man crown...
Parrsboro Celebrates 100th Birthday of the MV Kipawo
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22 July 2026
For 15 years the MV Kipawo connected communities on both sides of the Minas Basin. While that connection was severed more than 80 years ago, the ship’s 100th birthday is being celebrated in Parrsboro and in a pair of Annapolis Valley communities where the Kipawo made stops between 1926 and 1941,...
Eelgrass sculpture at Pugwash Library celebrates hidden ecosystems
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13 July 2026
Pugwash has long been known as a community that embraces art. Over the years, nearly 20 art pieces have been affixed to the walls of the village core as part of the Pugwash Open Air Gallery. On Saturday, June 27, 2026, the latest addition to the gallery was unveiled at the Pugwash Library. The...
Notice of Public Hearings - By-law to Amend Land Use By-Law 26-08, 26-09
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27 July 2026
Notice of a public hearings on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, at 4 pm at the Upper Nappan Service Centre.
By-law to Amend the Land Use By-law 26-08:
· 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...
Requesting Citizen Membership Cumberland Water Utility Source Water Advisory Committee
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20 July 2026
The Municipality is looking for citizens who are:
Landowners within or adjacent to the protected water areas.
Customers of the Cumberland Water Utility.
Representatives of a local snowmobile or ATV Club.
Term ends October 31st, 2028.
For questions or to submit a letter outlining your interest and...
The Municipality is looking for an interested resident to serve as a citizen member on the Audit Committee.
For questions or to submit a letter outlining your interest and qualifications by August 7th, 2026:
Email: clerk@cumberlandcounty.ns.ca
Mail: Municipality of Cumberland
Attn: Clerk’s Office
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Notice of Adoption - By-Law to Amend Land-Use By-Law 26-06, 26-07
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26 June 2026
Second Reading and Adoption of the below by-laws took place on June 24th, 2026 at a Regular Council meeting.
By-law to Amend the Land Use By-law 26-06
· To rezone PID 25236910, 20 McFarlane St., Springhill from Lower Density Residential (RLow) Zone to the Multi-unit Residential (RMul) Zone.
By-law to Amend...
