MLA Again Resorts to Blocking Tactic MLA Again Resorts to Blocking Tactic Bill Martin / Friday, July 29, 2022 0 965 Article rating: No rating The MLA for Cumberland North is once again using blocking tactics to gather attention. Read more
Police Warn of Increased Online Sex Scams Staff Reporter / Friday, July 29, 2022 0 679 Article rating: No rating The RCMP provincial Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit is warning the public about a new sextortion scam, targeting both females and males. Read more
Health Minister Re-confirms Hospital Plan LETTER TO THE EDITOR Michelle Thompson / Friday, July 29, 2022 0 955 Article rating: No rating Recently there have been concerns expressed about the future of the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre redevelopment project in Amherst. I’m writing to let you know that this important project will continue. Read more
County Looks to One Municipality for Future County Looks to One Municipality for Future Bill Martin / Wednesday, July 27, 2022 0 1115 Article rating: 3.3 If Cumberland Council agrees with a consultant’s recommendation, Springhill could become the seat of municipal government. Read more
Fire Services Rise to the Challenge Staff Reporter / Tuesday, July 26, 2022 0 699 Article rating: No rating Cumberland County’s fire services were put to the test yesterday when almost all of the fire departments in the northern part of the county were pressed into service. Read more
New Springhill School Stalled by Inflation New Springhill School Stalled by Inflation Bill Martin / Monday, July 25, 2022 0 823 Article rating: No rating The Mayor of Cumberland remains confident the province will build a new elementary school in Springhill despite inflationary pressures we have not seen in nearly forty years. Read more
Dangerous Fire Near Angevine Lake Dangerous Fire Near Angevine Lake UPDATED WITH EVACUATION ORDER Staff Reporter / Monday, July 25, 2022 0 866 Article rating: No rating Residents of Dewars Drive, near Angevine Lake, have been forced to evacuate their homes as firefighters deal with a forest fire in the area. Read more
Pugwash Faces Community Challenge Judges Pugwash Faces Community Challenge Judges Staff Reporter / Monday, July 25, 2022 0 787 Article rating: No rating The judges are in Pugwash today, already at work judging the community for a major award in the annual Communities in Bloom competitions. Read more
Cumberland to Review Water Services Cumberland to Review Water Services Staff Reporter / Thursday, July 21, 2022 0 804 Article rating: No rating The Municipality of Cumberland operates three separate water utilities, but county council feels there is economy in running the three as one. Read more
Premier Nixes Wage Hike for MLAs Staff Reporter / Wednesday, July 20, 2022 0 668 Article rating: No rating The Nova Scotia Legislature will re-convene next Tuesday for what will likely be a short, one item agenda. Read more
Shinimicas Man Faces Criminal Charges Shinimicas Man Faces Criminal Charges Staff Reporter / Friday, July 15, 2022 0 731 Article rating: 4.0 A Shinimicas man spent jail time after a local dispute escalated into serious charges. Read more
Young Children Ready for COVID Vaccine Young Children Ready for COVID Vaccine Staff Reporter / Friday, July 15, 2022 0 762 Article rating: No rating Young children will soon have the COVID vaccine option in Nova Scotia. Read more
Oxford Mourns Passing of Former Mayor Oxford Mourns Passing of Former Mayor Bill Martin / Friday, July 15, 2022 0 878 Article rating: 5.0 The Town of Oxford is grieving today at the passing of Lloyd Jenkins, a former mayor and much loved son. Read more
Is Pugwash Ready for Judgement Day? Is Pugwash Ready for Judgement Day? Staff Reporter / Thursday, July 14, 2022 0 1017 Article rating: No rating Judges from Communities in Bloom Canada will be in Pugwash in two weeks to evaluate the village in a national competition. Read more