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A barge is towed by a ship in the Minas Passage of Nova Scotia — In the coming days, the Fundy Ocean Research Centre for Energy (FORCE) will be doing short, vessel-based testing activities in Minas Passage and the FORCE test area as part of the Ocean Sensor Innovation Platforms (OSIP) project – a collaborative effort with Acadia University and other partners to develop and test monitoring methods and equipment for use in strong tidal currents. People may see brief vessel activity during daylight hours, including placing and retrieving equipment. Work will take place only when weather and sea conditions are suitable. Operations will be conducted from the Nova Endeavour, operated by Huntley’s Diving and Marine. For further information sandra.currie@fundyforce.ca or 902-254-2510.

Details: Published: 26 May 2026

In the coming days, the Fundy Ocean Research Centre for Energy (FORCE) will be doing short, vessel-based testing activities in Minas Passage and the FORCE test area as part of the Ocean Sensor Innovation Platforms (OSIP) project – a collaborative effort with Acadia University and other partners to develop and test monitoring methods and equipment for use in strong tidal currents.

People may see brief vessel activity during daylight hours, including placing and retrieving equipment. Work will take place only when weather and sea conditions are suitable. Operations will be conducted from the Nova Endeavour, operated by Huntley’s Diving and Marine.

For further information This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 902-254-2510.

Details: Published: 26 May 2026

If you own property within the Municipality of Cumberland keep an eye on your mailbox as the 2026-27 tax bills are in the mail.

On March 30, 2026, municipal council approved a $43.2-million operating budget and a $13.3-million capital budget.

The general residential rate remains at $1.17 per $100 assessment and the commercial general rate remains at $2.74 per $100 assessment. Property owners in the former towns of Springhill and Parrsboro also pay area rates in addition to the general rate.

The Springhill and Parrsboro area rate is $0.48 per $100 of assessment for residential and $1.19 per $100 assessment for commercial properties.

The village rate in River Hebert is 10 cents per $100 assessment, while in Pugwash it’s 38 cents per $100 assessment for residential properties and 45 cents per $100 assessment for commercial.

Due date for tax payments is June 30, 2026.