Springhill and River Hebert remember their communities’ coal mining heritage
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12 June 2026
It will be 70 years ago on Nov. 1 when runaway coal cars sparked coal dust in the Number 4 mine under Springhill, causing an explosion that killed 39 people on the surface and underground in what would be the second of three major disasters in the community’s history. Clyde Jones said his father,...
Municipality Helps L.A. Animal Shelter Open its New Home
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10 June 2026
When supporters of the Lillian Allbon Animal Shelter have needed assistance, the community has always been quick to respond. Several years ago when the organization shared its vision of a new facility to replace one that was never really build to be an animal shelter, the community again responded and the...
Cumberland Municipal Council will hold a special meeting on Monday, June 15, 2026, at 4 pm in the council chambers at the Upper Nappan Service Centre. The purpose of the meeting is for public hearings relating to several demolition orders. The meeting will be livestreamed at...
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 4 pmUpper Nappan Service Center
(Visit cumberlandcounty.ns.ca to verify meeting schedule.)
By-law to Amend the Land Use By-law 26-06
·To rezone PID 25236910, 20 MacFarlane St., Springhill from Lower Density Residential (RLow) Zone to the Multi-unit Residential (RMul)...
Notice of Adoption - Amend the Land Use By-law 26-05
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29 May 2026
Second Reading and Adoption of the By-law to Amend the Land Use By-law 26-05 took place on May 27th, 2026 at a Regular Council meeting.
The purpose of the adopted By-law is to rezone PID 25157553, 10260 Durham St., Pugwash from Institutional (INS) Zone to the Commercial General (CGen) Zone
Any...
Notice of Adoption - By-law to Amend the Public Sewers By-law 26-04
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29 May 2026
Second Reading and Adoption of the By-law to Amend the Sewer By-law 26-04 took place on May 27th, 2026 at a Regular Council meeting.
The purpose of the proposed amended by-law is to prescribe standards and specifications for connections to wastewater facilities and stormwater systems and the...
