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Geo-science students from Dalhousie University learn about Springhill’s geothermal resource
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Springhill’s expansive geothermal resource continues to gather attention.
Geo-science students from Dalhousie University’s Earth and Environmental Sciences program, including students from Texas, China and Nigeria, visited the community on Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, visited the Dr. Carson & Marion Murray Community Centre and the miners’ museum to learn more about the area’s mining heritage and how Springhill has taken advantage of geothermal energy from the mines.
“This gives the students an opportunity to learn more about the natural resource and the wealth of energy systems we have in the province, including geothermal,” professor Grant Wach said. “This is a wonderful example of geothermal in Nova Scotia.
“In my mind geothermal is the greenest of renewable energy in that you’re not damming up rivers or using fossil fuels, you’re just using the natural heat in the Earth through the water.”
Tidnish Bridge Fire Department Takes Delivery of New Rescue Vehicle from Municipality
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The Municipality of Cumberland is continuing to make investments in its fire service.
The Tidnish Bridge Volunteer Fire Department recently took delivery of a 2024 Ford F550, four-door, 4-wheel drive rescue vehicle that will enhance the department’s ability to respond to emergency calls in its coverage area along the Northumberland Strait.
]“It means a lot to our department. We’re replacing a 49-year-old rescue truck that was the first truck purchased by the department back in 1976,” chief Mike Coffin said. “It gives us more capability and more reliability.”
Notice of Adoption - By-Law 25-07
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Second Reading and Adoption of the By-law to Amend the Land Use By-law 25-07 took place on Wednesday, September 17th, 2025.
The purpose of the adopted By-law is to:
- Rezone PIDs 25084906, 25268236, 25268228, 25268244, 25084880, 25084872, 25251463, 25468307, and 25468257 from Rural Resource (Rsrc) to Commercial Recreation (CRec) Zone
- Amend section 5.2 of the LUB to add section (c) Park, and
- Amend section 14 of the LUB to add the definition of Park.
Any aggrieved person, the Provincial Director of Planning, or the Council of any adjoining municipality may, within fourteen days of the publishing of this notice, appeal to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (1-855-442-4448 /
News from Cumberland municipal council's September 17 regular meeting
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Council approves second reading of bylaw enforcement for proposed Collingwood project
During its September regular meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, Cumberland municipal council approved second reading of a land-use bylaw amendment in support of the development of a proposed golf resort in Collingwood Corner.
The land-use bylaw amendment rezones nine properties from Rural Resource to Commercial Recreation while amending the bylaw to add and define a section Park.
The properties, consisting of approximately 3844.2 acres, run along the Wyvern and Wentworth Collingwood Roads, with many of the properties fronting the River Philip.
Cumberland municipal council voices concerns about potential Strong Mayor Power legislation in N.S.
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Following a discussion at its September Committee of the Whole meeting this week, Cumberland municipal council is expressing its concerns with and opposition to the potential enactment of so-called Strong Mayor Power legislation in Nova Scotia.
There have been media reports that the province is considering legislative amendments on this issue and discussions regarding this possibility have been making the rounds in municipal circles all summer.