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There were billows of smoke from behind the Pugwash Fire Department today, but it was all under control.

The Town of Oxford and the Municipality of Cumberland are on the dubious list of nine Nova Scotia municipalities at risk of financial instability.

The new municipal councillor for Cumberland’s District 3 is not waiting to be sworn in, she’s already active in efforts to add to the community.

“One Awesome Night”, the event that transformed the Pugwash Farmers Market into the Town of Bethlehem, has been cancelled for this year because of COVID-19.

Murray Scott will go down in history as the first mayor in Cumberland County. Scott defeated Jason Blanch in the county’s first mayoralty election since the former county council opted to do away with the long-standing warden system.

Oxford has a new mayor. Greg Henley has been elected to replace Mayor Trish Stewart who retired after sixteen years on council.

A geotechnical study for sinkholes around the Oxford section of the Trans-Canada Highway says the risk is low provided the province offers continual monitoring and preventive action.

COVID-19 has had a dramatic impact on community activities and resources. Closures, social distancing, and limited numbers have placed a strain on volunteer budgets, causing some to ask for help.