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New Pugwash library sees significant bump in visitors
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When planning was underway for Pugwash’s new library, Cumberland County’s regional librarian knew it would be a hit.To quote to the movie, Field of Dreams, “If you build it, they will come.”
Cumberland County Water Utility Amalgamation
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On February 23, 2023, the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (NSUARB) approved the amalgamation of municipally owned water utilities in Parrsboro, Pugwash and Springhill into a single utility to be known as the Cumberland County Water Utility.
Cumberland helps NSCC celebrate NAOSH safety and heath week
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The mayor of the Municipality of Cumberland says safety on the job is just as important today as it was 65 years ago when 75 coal miners were killed in the Springhill Bump.
Murray Scott attended the observation of North American Occupational Safety and Health Week at the Nova Scotia Community College’s Cumberland Campus on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, on behalf of the municipality.
Council awards Junction Road, Athol Road contracts
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The reconstruction of a significant piece of municipal roadway infrastructure has taken a big leap forward in Cumberland County.
During a special council meeting via Zoom on Monday, May 1, the Municipality of Cumberland awarded Dexter Construction Company Ltd. the contract for the Junction Road Rehabilitation Project for a value of $7.292 million plus HST, while Cumberland Paving and Contracting has been awarded the contract for the Athol Road Watermain Replacement Project for $2,361,912 plus HST.
Mayor, CUPE president sign Day of Mourning proclamation
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Municipality of Cumberland Mayor Murray Scott and CUPE Local 919 President Mike Gerrior gathered early Friday, April 28, 2023, to sign a proclamation marking the National Day of Mourning.
This day is a solemn reminder that workplace safety must remain a top priority for all employers and workers.