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Mayor Rod Gilroy Makes Statement Following Devastating Fire in Wallace

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On behalf of Municipal Council, I want to express our collective heartfelt concern for the residents of Wallace after today’s devastating fire.

The Aquashell plant has been a mainstay of the economy of north shore area of Cumberland County for decades. To lose a business and to lose these jobs is truly heartbreaking for all, particularly at this time of year.

We have asked the Cumberland Business Connector to reach out to the company to offer its support to the company and employees in the days ahead.

I want to take this opportunity to thank the volunteer firefighters from countless communities in Cumberland and Colchester counties who responded to this incident today. I can’t imagine where we’d be without them.

Notice of Adoption - Land-Use By-Law 24-16

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Second Reading of the By-law to Amend the Land Use By-law 24-16 was held on February 26th, 2025; at this time Council rejected the zoning application. The applicant appealed to the Nova Scotia Regulatory and Appeals Board which reversed Councils decision citing that the applicant’s proposal meets the criteria set out in the Municipal Planning Strategy.

The purpose of the adopted By-law is to: 

  1. change the zoning of the subject property at 1370 Southampton Road (PID 25394958) from Country Residential Zone (RCou) to Rural Industrial Zone (IRur);
  1. add “office” to the list of permitted as-of-right uses in the Rural Industrial Zone; and create Section 11.3.8 to maintain a 10 m buffer.

For a copy of the by-law or for further information, please call 902-667-2313, 1-888-756-6262 (toll free), or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Peter McCracken

Deputy CAO / Municipal Clerk

Notice of Adoption By law to Amend the LUB 24 16 Nov 2025

Notice of Adoption - Road Trails Designation By-law 25-11

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Second Reading and Adoption of the Road Trails Designation By-law took place on Wednesday, November 26th, 2025 at a regularly scheduled Municipal Council meeting. 

The Road Trails Designation By-law designates certain municipally owned roads as road trails to improve trail connectivity and access to amenities.

For a copy of the by-law or for further information, please call 902-664-9933, 888-756-6262 (toll free), or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

This By-law is in effect upon the publishing of this ad.

Peter McCracken

Deputy CAO / Municipal Clerk

Notice of Adoption Road Trails Designation By Law Nov 2025

Comfort Centre Opens in River Hebert and Oxford

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Due to a prolonged power outage, a comfort centre has been opened at the River Hebert and Joggins Community Centre in River Hebert and the Oxford Fire Department.
Municipal comfort centres are intended to allow individuals to charge electronic devices, access internet or phone service, receive information from officials, warm up or cool off.

Solid Waste Collection Postponed for Wednesday, Dec. 3

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Due to snow covered and slippery road conditions, solid waste collection has been postponed within the Municipality of Cumberland for the remainder of the day,

Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. Solid waste collection will take place in areas normally collected today on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025.

 

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