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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.
Springhill Water System Customers:
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The Cumberland Water Utility implemented voluntary water restrictions for all three water systems (Parrsboro, Pugwash, Springhill) on August 8, 2025.
The prolonged hot, dry weather has resulted in reduced water levels in Leamington Brook, which supplies the Springhill Water System. Water levels in the brook are monitored daily and a reduction in flow is noted. Since the implementation of voluntary restrictions, the water level in the brook has continued to decline and water consumption by the community of Springhill has not decreased.
There is currently no significant rainfall in the long-term weather forecast.
In order to conserve water, the Cumberland County Water Utility is instituting mandatory water conservation restrictions for all residents and businesses supplied by the Springhill Water System until further notice.
The water conservation measures include:
- No lawn, garden, plant watering or other outside water usage
- No car/RV or other vehicle washing at home. Commercial car washes remain available for the time being.
Other measures residents can do to help conserve water include:
- Repair leaking plumbing fixtures
- Take shorter showers
- Install low flow shower heads and appliances
- Wash only full loads of laundry and dishes
- Turn off the water while brushing teeth
These water restrictions are being implemented to maintain essential water service for all Springhill customers and protect the Leamington Brook watershed. Conserving water will help avoid a potentially serious situation involving boil water orders or future water outages.
While these directives are in force, customers who do not comply with the directives may have their water service suspended until such time as they agree to comply with the directive or upon suspension of the water conservation directive, whichever occurs first. Such customers shall be required to pay the Charge for Re-establishing Water Service as laid out in the approved Schedule of Rates for the Utility.
The water systems in Pugwash and Parrsboro are supplied by groundwater sources. While mandatory restrictions are not yet necessary in these communities, the Utility is asking residents to continue to voluntarily conserve water to help preserve these resources during this unusually dry summer.