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Thinker's Lodge Climate Change Retreat
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Business Owners Survey - Plan Cumberland
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Survey for business owners in Cumberland County to influence updates for the Municipal Planning Strategy
This survey is for owners and operators of businesses in Cumberland County. Participation is anonymous and you will not be asked for any private or identifying information.
Your input will help influence updates to the Cumberland Municipal Planning Strategy, and lead to improvements that make it easier to start or expand a business in Cumberland. There will be an opportunity to provide open-ended responses the end of the survey.
Survey closes on Wednesday, September 13th.
To participate in the survey, please
click here.
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Council Session at the J
oggins Fossil Centre
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Council Session September 6, 2017 at Joggins Fossil Centre
The Municipality of the County of Cumberland is holding a public Council Session on Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at 6:00pm.
The Council Session will take place at the Joggins Fossil Centre, 100 Main St., Joggins.
All are welcome to attend!
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Springhill Natural Playground
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Come visit our Natural Accessible Playground in Springhill!
Let the children play and be creative - they won't disappoint!
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Springhill Natural Playground |
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Low Income Tax Exemption
The Municipality's Low Income Tax Exemption applications are now available. The Low Income Tax Exemption provides assistance to homeowners to help pay their residential property taxes. Qualified applicants will receive a credit which is applied directly to the tax account.
Application forms are available on our website or may be obtained by calling or visiting one of our services centres located in Upper Nappan, Springhill or Parrsboro.
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"Bringing Back Play" in Cumberland County
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The Municipality discusses ways to engage children in physical activities by Bringing Back Play
The Municipality discusses ways to engage children in physical activities by
Bringing Back Play
Over the past few years the recreation staff in Cumberland County have been putting a lot of energy and focus into "bringing back play". With a very high level of obesity in Nova Scotia and Canada's very low score on ParticipACTION's annual report card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth, we have our work cut out for us. Traditional methods of offering more programs do not seem to be having the effects we all hope for, so in addition to supporting those local programs we are also attempting to approach children through old school play.
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Household Hazardous Waste Events in Cumberland County
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Deputy Warden Fletcher would like to congratulate Peter & Pat Spicer of Spencer's Island for recognized as the 2017 Provincial and Central Region Woodlot Owner of the Year!
The Spicers manage a 1600-acre woodlot that has been in the family for 7 generations. This unique woodlot was the main supplier of high quality ship building wood products to the shipbuilding industry that once existed in Spencer's Island, and continues to provide both social and economic values for the Spicers and the community. About 14 years ago Peter took over the woodlot after retiring from his teaching career and started managing it as a business known as: Seven Gulches Forest Products; and it has been an incredible journey for Peter and his family.
The Spicers will receive their award at this year's Spencer's Island Field Day taking place on Saturday, September 30th, 2017. All are invited!
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Councillor Williams would like to congratulate Springhill residents Mats and Nate Stone, Josh Calder and Chandler McKinnon on their Nova Scotia triple AAA under 18 baseball championship victory with the Truro Bearcats congratulations guys!!
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Councillor Williams would like to give - Best wishes to Tracy King and Donna Guthro on their retirement from the cafeteria at Springhill High School. They have dedicated several years in this position, Many thanks.
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Councillor Williams would like congratulate Springhill FenceBusters Bantam baseball team on winning silver medals this year in the Nova Scotia provincials.
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Public Council Sessions
The Municipality of the County of Cumberland Council will not meet
during the month of August. They will reconvene in September on the following dates:
September 6,2017 at approximately 6:00pm
September 20, 2017 at approximately 6:00pm
The September 6th Council Session will be held at the Joggins Fossil Centre and the September 20th session will be held at the E. D. Fullerton Municipal Building in Upper Nappan in Council Chambers.
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Grant Opportunity Listings
Each month we try to provide our community with a list of current funding opportunities available throughout Nova Scotia as well as across Canada. Each grant listed below is provided by a different organization, as evidenced by the accompanying logo and website links.
To specifically view the Municipality of Cumberland County's grant offerings, please visit our
Grant Programs page.
If you are interested in learning more about our grants, or if you need some assistance in filling out applications, please
contact us.
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MEC Community Contributions
Through our grants of up to $20,000 MEC supports the community of active outdoor enthusiasts.
MEC's Community Grants program supports organizations that can demonstrate their commitment to at least one, and preferably both, of the following areas:
1. Identify and reduce barriers to outdoor activity and increase the community of active outdoor enthusiasts.
2. Teach responsible outdoor recreation practices and environmental stewardship.
Preference will be given to programs that can deliver on both criteria described. Capacity building may also be considered as part of applications related to the two focus areas.
Deadline: September 10, 2017
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The Champions Fund was created by Dairy Farmers of Canada to empower the female athletic community and provide a resource that can help change the game for Canada's young girls and women athletes.
This year, the Champions Fund will award $5,000 grants to 30 deserving female athletes, teams, or organizations, to help pursue their athletic goals.
The deadline for submissions is noon on September 20th, 2017. This year's 30 grant recipients will be announced on October 20th, 2017.
Learn More
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Community Health Boards (CHBs) across Nova Scotia are now accepting applications for Wellness Fund Grants. Wellness Funds are available to support projects that advance community health board priorities and use a population health-based approach in addressing the social determinants of health.
Funding is intended for new and innovative projects, or enhancements to existing programs that meet an identified community need.
Projects may be funded up to a maximum of $3000. Requests greater will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Grants may be approved for some or all of the funding requested.
Deadline: October 15, 2017 at midnight
If you have any questions, please contact our local Community Health Board Coordinator, Colleen Dowe at (902) 397-0376 or at
[email protected]
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Housing grants available for residents in Cumberland County
Housing Nova Scotia offers a variety of programs and services for residents throughout Nova Scotia. Their goal is to ensure all Nova Scotians can find a home that's right for them at a price they can afford in a healthy, vibrant community that offers the services, supports and opportunities they need.
Programs include:
Affordable Housing Projects
Financial Assistance and Grant Programs for Homeowners
Housing Programs for Landlords
Housing Programs for Seniors
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Nova Scotia Pineapple Awards
The Nova Scotia Pineapple Awards are a Celebration of our Pride in Service and a recognition of the individuals who go above and beyond what is expected to enrich a visitor's stay in Nova Scotia.
WHO IS NOMINATED?
Any service provider (a guide, driver, host, salesperson, police officer, etc.) who exceeded service expectations of our guests.
Were you "wowed" while visiting Nova Scotia? It could be that you asked your accommodation host for directions and ended up with a personally guided tour. Or a retail person tracked down the outfit you just had to have in your size and favourite colour. Maybe you have a co-worker who consistently shows exemplary service skills to internal and external customers. We want to know the story! Nominate that person for a Pineapple Award and celebrate their dedication to exceeding your expectations.
The awards are given at the annual "Crystal Tourism Awards of Excellence" Gala Dinner hosted by TIANS at the Tourism Summit, the Tourism Event of the Year.
Learn More
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Happenings in Cumberland County
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Springhill - Events & Activities
The following is a calendar of activities being hosted at the Dr Carson & Marion Murray Community Centre in the month of August.
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The Mystery Play
by Josh MacDonald
August 9 - September 3
Monday Night Concert Series
Ryan Willigar -
August 14
Fiddles n' Feet - August 21
Laura Smith - August 28
Second Stage
New Waterford Boy
by Richie Wilcox
August 2 and 3
Kids Stage
Molly and the Oak Island Treasure
Maritime Marionettes
September 27
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Never forget your garbage day again!
The Cumberland Central Landfill has made it even easier for residents to stay connected with waste management collection and programs.
Download the free Solid Waste Mobile App by searching for
Cumberland County Solid Waste
in the App Store. Use your mobile phone to view collection schedules, receive collection reminders and
service alerts for any interruptions to waste collection such as cancellations due to weather. Residents can also sign up online by visiting
www.cjsma.ns.ca
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Wondering what goes where? Visit
www.cjsma.ns.ca
to use the new Waste Wizard and search our
database of over 300 items for disposal options.
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CJSMA also provides sorting guides, information about upcoming Household Hazardous Waste events, FAQs, and information about provincial solid waste programs available to residents.
For more information about Solid Waste Collection Schedules and Routes in your community, please visit Cumberland Joint Services Management Authority. |
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Have you Changed your Mailing Address?
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Change of Address Form
To notify the Municipality of a change in your mailing address please fill out our Request for Change of Address form.
Forms can be mailed, emailed, or faxed to our office.
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Calling for Submissions for Next Month's Newsletter!
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Send us information about your community events and programs!
If you know of an upcoming program or event in your community that you would like to see included in our municipal monthly newsletters, please contact
Allie MacLean
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