News from Cumberland Municipal Council's Oct. 28 Meeting
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28 October 2026
Council gives first reading to West Wentworth, Port Howe rezoning amendments Cumberland municipal council has approved first reading of an amendment to the Land-Use By-Law to rezone properties on Swallow Road, West Wentworth, from Rural Resource and Commercial Recreation. The proponent is looking to...
Springhill to Remember 1956 Mine Explosion on Sunday, Nov. 1
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28 October 2026
Seventy years have passed, but the memories of one of the darkest days in Springhill’s history remain deeply rooted in a community built on coal mining, hard work, sacrifice and resilience. On Nov. 1, 2026, Springhill will mark the 70th anniversary of the 1956 mine explosion, a tragedy that...
Mayor Gilroy presents Community Spirit, Service Award to Dave, Kirsten Hirtle
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27 October 2026
Dave and Kirsten Hirtle and Postech County Line are the 2026 winners of the Cumberland County Community Support and Service Award that was presented the Cumberland Chamber of Commerce gala dinner on Thursday, Oct. 22. The award is sponsored by the Municipality of Cumberland. “Dave and Kirsten...
Municipality of Cumberland Hiker Challenge Badge introduced
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23 October 2026
There's another great reason to lace up your hiking boots and explore the natural beauty of the Municipality of Cumberland. Hike Nova Scotia has introduced a Municipality of Cumberland Hiker Challenge Badge, encouraging residents and visitors to get outdoors, discover local trails and experience...
Notice of Adoption REMO Emergency Management By-law 26-10
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09 October 2026
Second Reading and Adoption of the REMO Emergency Management By-law 26-10 took place on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at a regular scheduled Council meeting.
This By-law will allow for the Municipality of Cumberland to work with neighboring municipal units, the Town of Amherst and Town of Oxford,...
Notice of Adoption - By-law to Amend the Land Use By-law 26-09
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29 September 2026
Second Reading and Adoption of the by-law took place on September 23rd, 2026 at a Regular Council meeting.
Purpose:
· To rezone PID 25522483, located South of Drennan Brook, along HWY 368, West Wentworth from Agricultural (AG) Zone to the Commercial Recreation (CRec) Zone.
Any aggrieved person,...
Notice of Adoption - By-law to Amend the Land Use By-law 26-08 and Development Agreement for James/Dominion St., Parrsboro
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29 September 2026
Second Reading and Adoption of the By-law and Development Agreement took place on September 23rd, 2026 at a Regular Council meeting.
Purpose:
· To rezone a portion of PID 25216755 adjacent to 58 Dominion Street, Parrsboro from Downtown Commercial (CDwn) Zone to Mixed-use (CMix) Zone.
· Create a...
Notice of Adoption By-law to Amend the Land Use By-law 26-11
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29 September 2026
Temporary Pause on Accepting AI Data Centre
Development Permit Applications
Second Reading and Adoption of the By-law to Amend the Land Use By-law 26-11 took place on September 23rd, 2026 at a Regular Council meeting.
Purpose: To implement a temporary pause in which no development permit...
