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Cumberland launches first e-bike sharing service with six stations

Cumberland residents will have new ways to maneuver around the Comox Valley.  The village has launched BCAA’s Evolve e-bike sharing service in the community, with six...

UPDATE: Cumberland Council Chamber fire found to be accidental

No injuries were reported following a recent fire at Cumberland's Council Chamber. According to the Village, the chamber’s roofing structure was caught on fire at...

Cumberland may join regional recreation program

The Village of Cumberland could take part in a Valley-wide recreation program. In a letter, The Comox Valley Regional District Recreation Commission is asking mayor...

Two warming centres open tonight and tomorrow in Courtenay and Cumberland

Two warming centres will be open this weekend in the Comox Valley. According to the Comox Valley Regional District, the centres have been activated in...

Cumberland housing project bylaw gets second reading by council

An affordable housing project in Cumberland makes progress through a bylaw reading. On Monday’s council meeting, Village council gave a bylaw for the 3345 Second...

Cumberland Fire Chief hopes council applies for disaster risk funding

Cumberland Fire Rescue Society hopes to get provincial funding for disaster risk reduction. In a report, Fire Chief Mike Williamson is requesting Village mayor and...

Parks and Recreation fees to go up in Cumberland 2025

You will be paying more for parks and recreation in Cumberland in the new year. The Village says parks and recreation fees, including admission rates...

Climbing boulder approved by Cumberland Council, installation set for early 2025

Number Six Mine Park is getting a new activity to be used for free or through recreational programming.  At the December 9 council meeting, the...

Cumberland Mayor Vickey Brown reacts to news of former Premier Horgan’s passing

Tributes across the province continue to come in for former Premier John Horgan.  Horgan passed away Tuesday morning at the age of 65 after being...

Village council considers supporting non-profit society’s bid for new housing project

Village council could approve a memorandum of understanding with a housing society to build an affordable housing project. In a report, Chief Administrative Officer for...

Cumberland’s newest councilor to be sworn in Monday

Cumberland’s newest councilor will officially be sworn in on Monday. The village announced that Nick Ward will take his official oath of office after being...

Housing needs report presented to Village of Cumberland council

A final version of a Cumberland housing needs report has been released ahead of their October 1 council meeting.  As part of a new provincial...

Village of Cumberland to announce new councillor by Wednesday

With the by-election over, the Village of Cumberland will announce their new councillor later this week. The by-election took place on Saturday, with the goal...

Village of Cumberland to elect new member to council Saturday

Community members in Cumberland are set to head to the polls this weekend.  A by-election is scheduled for Saturday, September 21 to vote for one...

Village of Cumberland to hold two voting days ahead of by-election

As a by-election is on the way, the Village of Cumberland has announced two advance votes. According to the Village, the by-election will replace Councillor...

Village of Cumberland looking at adjusting transportation on multiple key roads

Traffic flow on multiple roads in Cumberland could change in the coming years.  At a council meeting Monday, June 8, senior engineer for Watt Consulting...

Councillor Jesse Ketler stepping down after decade of service

After a decade of serving on Cumberland council, Jesse Ketler will be stepping down. This comes from the Village, saying that Ketler will resign on...
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