News and Alerts
September 2017
News, events and public announcements are all posted here regularly. Bookmark this page and check back to stay up-to-date on Village life.
Notice of Temporary Closures in the Cumberland Trail Network
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Certain roads and trails will be closed temporarily from October 2nd to the end of December. Please pay close attention to detour signage and posted notices.
Wildsafe BC Offering Safe Wildlife Viewing Talk
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Everyone is invited to Council Chambers on Wednesday October 11 from 7-8 pm, to learn more about safe wildlife viewing.
Road Closure for Foggy Mountain Fall Fair
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Part of First Street will be closed on Saturday, September 30th from 7:30 am to 5 pm for the Foggy Mountain Fall Fair.
Solid Waste Schedule for September 27, 2017
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September 27, 2017, unlimited organics/yard waste and one can of garbage.
BC Hydro Testing Siren on Puntledge River September 27
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BC Hydro is advising the public to stay away from Puntledge River on September 27 during siren testing.
Cumberland Seeking Homelessness and Affordable Housing Committee Volunteers
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Council is seeking one or more new volunteers for the Committee, which meets monthly at least ten times per year.
Employment Opportunity: Contract Winter and Spring Break Camp Instructor
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The Village of Cumberland invites applications for the position of Contract Winter and Spring Break Camp Instructor.
Road Closure and Noise Exemption for MOMAR Event
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Part of Second Street will be closed September 22, and there is also a noise exemption approved for part of the day.
2018 Permissive Property Tax Exemptions
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Council will consider a bylaw to provide property tax exemptions for the 2018 tax year at the Council meetings on October 10th and October 23rd, 2017.
Recreational Fire Ban Lifted
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Backyard recreational fires are once again allowed in Cumberland, with a permit.
Village Park Family Area Improvement Project Set to Begin
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Construction crews will begin work on September 19th on accessibility and other park improvements.
Solid Waste Schedule for Wednesday, September 20, 2017
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On Wednesday September 20, 2017 unlimited recycling and unlimited organics/yard waste to be collected from single family residences in Cumberland.
Cumberland Set to Celebrate New Skate Park and Jump Park
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The community celebration will take place Wednesday, September 20 from 4:30 to 6:30 pm at the Skate Park and Jump Park (6th Street and Keswick Ave.).
Village of Cumberland Achieves Carbon Neutrality
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Cumberland has been a carbon-neutral community since 2014.
Solid Waste Schedule for September 13, 2017
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Unlimited organics/yard waste and one can of garbage will be collected from single family residences in Cumberland.
CCFS Issues Request for Proposal for Perseverance Creek Ecological Assessments
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The Cumberland Community Forest Society is seeking proposals from qualified proponents to provide ecological assessments of Perseverance Creek.
Employment Opportunity: Casual Custodian
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The Village of Cumberland invites applications for the position of Casual Custodian.
Employment Opportunity: Casual Recreation Worker
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The Village of Cumberland invites applications for the position of Casual Recreation Worker.
Land-Clearing Fires No Longer Permitted in Cumberland
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This change does not affect backyard recreational fires, which will be permitted again once the current burning ban is lifted.
Environment Canada Alert for Air Quality
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Smoke from wildfires in Washington State and the Interior of BC is causing poor air quality and reduced visibility in the Comox Valley and Vancouver Island.
Solid Waste Schedule for Wednesday September 6, 2017
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Unlimited recycling and unlimited organics/yard waste to be collected from single family residences in Cumberland.
Change to Shaw TV Council Meeting Schedule
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Council meetings will now be aired on Shaw TV on Thursday at noon and Sunday at 8 am on the week following a meeting.