Cumberland County

• N.S. RCMP search for boater missing from Cumberland County

  Police say the 64-year-old man took his boat on the Tidnish River on Saturday and hasn't returned. Cumberland County RCMP began their search on Sunday morning.

  Canada

  Sep 3, 2023
  
• Nova Scotia mass shooting: Government commits more money to mental health programs

  The Nova Scotia government has announced more mental health resources for people who live in the three counties most affected by the mass shooting in April 2020.

  Canada

  May 18, 2023
  
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• RCMP cost ‘not working for small communities’: A N.S. town reviews its options

  Oxford, N.S., mayor Greg Henley says a review of RCMP services is simply due to cost – roughly 40 per cent of the town's residential tax revenue is spent on policing.

  Canada

  Apr 15, 2023
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• Rural Nova Scotia community seeking policing proposals, could dump the RCMP

  The Municipality of Cumberland is looking into replacing the RCMP as the local police force almost three years after a mass shooting claimed the lives of four residents.

  Canada

  Apr 13, 2023
• Nova Scotia’s Cumberland County could replace RCMP with new service

  The municipal council voted unanimously to seek proposals for the community. It has agreed to issue a request for proposals for policing in the region.

  Canada

  Apr 12, 2023
• N.S. woman dies after waiting 7 hours in hospital ER, family demands answers

  The husband of a Nova Scotia woman who died after a seven-hour wait at the emergency department in Cumberland County said he felt they were 'neglected' until it was too late.

  Health

  Jan 9, 2023
• RCMP investigate 6 suspicious fires in August within 10-km radius in northern N.S.

  Nova Scotia RCMP is investigating numerous suspicious fires over the past weeks that happened in the same 10-kilometre radius in the Collingwood Corner area.

  Fire

  Aug 27, 2022
• ‘Like a bomb went off’: N.S. woman shocked to find bear trapped inside her car

  A black bear broke into Jackie Young's car in Malagash, N.S. and completely destroyed the interior. She's now looking to educate her neighbours about bear dangers.

  Environment

  Jun 27, 2022
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• Family of 6 dead, including 4 kids, after fire in N.S. travel trailer

  The victims are a 30-year-old man, a 28-year-old woman and four children aged three, four, eight and 11. 

  Canada

  Sep 13, 2021
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• Cumberland County man facing break-in, weapons, assault charges

  The 39-year-old suspect was arrested shortly after at a residence on Wadstaff Road.

  Crime

  Oct 29, 2020