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Municipal Council Approves Consolidated Audited Financial Statements
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Cumberland Municipal Council passed a motion to accept the recommendation of the Audit Committee and approve the Consolidated Audited Financial Statements for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026.
At a meeting of the Audit Committee held on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026, the Municipality’s Consolidated Financial Statements were presented by Cindy Costin-Fury of McIsaac Darragh Inc. and the Director of Finance, Aimee Hirtle for the fiscal year ending March 31.
The statements were prepared by Town staff and audited by the firm McIsaac Darragh Inc.
There were operating surpluses in both the general and water operating funds and reserve levels remain strong.
The financial statements show that the Municipality of the County of Cumberland is in good financial condition.
Municipality of Cumberland Recognizes National Truth and Reconciliation Day, Treaty Day
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Municipality of Cumberland Mayor Rod Gilroy was joined by Deputy Mayor Fred Gould, the Municipality’s Community Engagement Coordinator Stephanie Keilhack, Amanda Mollon from the Municipality’s Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee and Michelle Parsons in recognizing both National Truth and Reconciliation Day (Sept. 30) and Treaty Day (Oct. 1) by signing a proclamation and raising the Every Child Matters flag at the Upper Nappan Service Centre
Mayor Gilroy said National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a time to remember and honour the children who never returned home from residential schools, the Survivors, their families and their communities.
“This is also a day to listen and to learn. We need to understand the painful history of residential schools and recognize that their impacts continue to be felt by First Nations, Inuit and Métis people, families and communities today,” the mayor said. “Reconciliation is not something that happens on one day of the year. It is an ongoing responsibility that requires respect, understanding and a willingness to build stronger relationships with Indigenous Peoples.”
The mayor is encouraging everyone to take some time on Sept. 30 to reflect, learn more about the history and experiences of Indigenous Peoples and consider the role each of us can play in reconciliation.
“As we wear orange and remember that Every Child Matters, let us honour the past while continuing to work together toward a future built on respect, understanding and stronger relationships.”
Treaty Day, on Oct. 1, celebrates and recognizes the 1985 Supreme Court of Canada decision that confirms the Treaty of 1752, signed between “Jean Baptiste Cope, Chief Sachem of the Tribe of Mick Mack Indians, Inhabiting the Eastern Coast of said Province,” and Peregrine Thomas Hopson, Governor of the Province of Nova Scotia – in its ruling of the court case, James Matthew Simon v. the Queen;
This ruling not only validated Aboriginal Treaty rights, but also confirmed the unique relationship which exists between the Mi’kmaq and the Crown, an agreement which is further maintained within the Covenant Chain, a series of interconnected treaties of mutual consent.
Treaty Day festivities must first and foremost reflect the beliefs of the Mi’kmaq people with respect to the obligations of our Treaty Rights – an aspiration only possible through the careful planning of various events and activities.
Job Posting: Community Centre Maintenance Casual (Term)
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The Municipality of the County of Cumberland is currently accepting resumes for a Community Centre Maintenance Casual employee. This position is a three month term, with possibility of an extension.
News from Cumberland Municipal Council's Sept. 23 Meeting
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Council amends Land-Use By-law to pause AI data centre development
Cumberland Municipal Council has approved second reading of an amendment to the Land-Use to implement a temporary pause on accepting AI Data Centre development permit applications.
Members of council were receiving a significant amount of community-based concern with regard to the potential development of AI Data Centres and wanted to complete the ongoing review of the Municipal Planning Strategy and Land-Use By-Law before considering any applications.
In June, council directed staff to provide information on the mechanics of implementing a moratorium on accepting applications for AI Data Centres.
This action is very similar to the short-term moratorium on wind turbine development enacted by council in early January 2022.
Staff recommendations are based on legal advice received at that time.
News from Cumberland Municipal Council's Sept. 16 Committee of the Whole Meetings
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Committee of the Whole Meeting
- Quebec Innovative Materials Corp. gives a presentation will be provided on their exploration and development work in the Advocate and Cumberland Area in respect to hydrogen resources.
- Council passes motion to forward the amendments to Schedule A of the Tax Reduction and Exemption Policy to the September 23, 2026, Regular Council meeting for consideration and that the additions be retroactive to April 1, 2026.
- Council passes motion to forward the decision to award the Maccan Wastewater Treatment Plan System Assessment Report RFP to WSP for a value of $30,041.64 (included non-recoverable HST) to the September 23, 2026, Regular Council meeting for consideration.
- Council passes motion to forward the decision to approve allocating $55,000 from the Cumberland Water Utility’s depreciation reserve for upgrades to the Princess St. well in Springhill to the September 23, 2026, Regular Council meeting for consideration.
- Council passes a motion to forward the authorization to withdraw an additional $45,000 from Fire Capital Reserve to fund the Breath Air Fill Station Capital Project to the September 23, 2026, Regular Council meeting for consideration.
- Council defeats a motion to direct staff to draft a Mobile Vending By-law for the Municipality of Cumberland for the October 2026 Committee of the Whole meeting.