News and Alerts
July 2015
News, events and public announcements are all posted here regularly. Bookmark this page and check back to stay up-to-date on Village life.
Contracts Awarded for Egremont Road and Allen Avenue Projects
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Construction on the Egremont Road storm sewer project is anticipated to start in August 2015.
Cumberland Motorcycle Roundup, August 7 to 9, 2015
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Expect Dunsmuir Avenue road closures on Saturday, August 8, 2015 from 8 am to 5 pm.
Canadian Junior Rangers Pay It Forward in Cumberland
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The Rangers did great work in parks and trails with Cumberland Rotary Centennial and the Cumberland Lake Wilderness Society.
Recreation Worker – Casual
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The Village welcomes applications for the Recreation Worker – Casual position until 4:30 p.m. on Thursday August 13, 2015 .
Cumberland Receives $1.8 Million for Dunsmuir Corridor Wastewater Project
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New sanitary sewer and storm sewer pipes will be installed in the Dunsmuir corridor from Second Street to Seventh Street.
Solid Waste Schedule Wednesday July 29, 2015
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Unlimited recycling and unlimited organics/yard waste to be collected on Wednesday July 29, 2015.
Tenders Invited for Bevan Road Reconstruction Project
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Bevan Road will be reconstructed from Wellington Street to the landfill.
Council Seeking Committee & Commission Members
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Committees and commissions make recommendations to Council on policy and land use applications.
Solid Waste Schedule for July 22, 2015
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Unlimited organics/yard waste and one can of garbage will be collected on Wednesday, July 22, 2015.
Trail Decommissions in the Cumberland Community Forest
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Trails and jumps near the historic No. 3 mine site will be removed for public safety.
Water Spray Park Hours Changing to 11 am to 4 pm
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Beginning July 20, 2015 the spray park hours will be reduced to help conserve water.
Stage 3 Water Restrictions in Effect
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Reservoir water levels continue to decrease into September.
Sportball Summer Camp Comes to Cumberland!
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Sportball camps keep your kids in the game all season long.
Recreational Trail Access Restrictions to Private Lands Lifted
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Fire prevention remains critical due to high drought code conditions.
Solid Waste Schedule for July 15, 2015
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Unlimited recycling and unlimited organics/yard waste to be collected on Wednesday July 15 2015.
Campfire Ban Remains in Effect for Cumberland
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Report signs of wildfire to 9-1-1 or *5555 on your cell phone.
Fire Hazard, Stage 3 Water Restrictions, and Off Leash Dogs on the Council Agenda
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Council’s next meeting takes place July 13, 2015 at 5:30 p.m.
Smoking Prohibited in Community Parks and Trails
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This is a fire prevention measure due to the extreme fire hazard.
Cumberland Continues to Tackle Invasive Knotweed
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The Village has once again partnered with the Coastal Invasive Species Committee and other municipalities in the Comox Valley to fight the stubborn invasive plant.
Cumberland Recreation is Seeking Independent Contractors
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A variety of opportunities for self-employed independent contractors.
Solid Waste Schedule July 8, 2015
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Unlimited organics/yard waste and one can of garbage will be collected on Wednesday, July 8, 2015.
Trail Closures in Effect on Private Forest Land
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Report signs of wildfire to 9-1-1 or *5555 on your cell.