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CBRM water utility seeks approval to spend up to $1.1M on private land purchases
Cape Breton Regional Municipality is seeking regulatory approval from the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board to spend up to $1.1 million on private land purchases to protect drinking water sources for the future.
CBRM deputy mayor announces intention to seek top job this fall
James Edwards, Cape Breton Regional Municipality's deputy mayor, says he wants to be mayor to continue working on making CBRM a prosperous community.
Sydney-Halifax flights returning to J.A. Douglas McCurdy airport in October
Flights between Sydney, N.S., and Halifax are back after a nearly two-year absence, breathing new life into a regional airport that's been battered and bruised since a global pandemic put a big dent in the airline industry.
Cape Breton arson suspect has been in and out of prison over last 30 years
Parole documents show that Kenneth Scott MacPhee who's charged with arson, uttering threats and firearms offences has had trouble with drugs, alcohol and failed relationships.
CBRM councillor calls for more transparent expense reporting system
The Cape Breton Regional Municipality councillor with the lowest expense claims for this term says CBRM's reporting system needs an overhaul and he plans to bring that up with the next council, if he is re-elected this fall.
Some Sydney students can now access vaccinations at walk-in clinic
Grade 7 students who missed getting immunized during the school year can usually make an appointment for the shots in the summer, but this year, they can also visit a walk-in clinic.
Previously disciplined Cape Breton doctor facing new allegations of poor patient care
Three women claim they received poor care by Dr. Manivasan Moodley, who is operating under a restricted licence after being found guilty of professional misconduct in two other cases.
Former CBRM firefighter wins years-long WCB appeal, but still waiting for benefits
A former firefighter with the Cape Breton Regional Municipality has won an appeal for workers' compensation benefits, five years after suffering a psychological injury on the job. But four months after the decision was rendered, Jordan MacDonald still has not received a dime.
Non-profit worried Glace Bay youth centre will come with unaffordable tax bill
A Cape Breton community development agency says federal and provincial capital funding for new buildings is welcome, but it creates higher municipal taxes that the non-profit cannot afford.
Sydney non-profit wants break on municipal taxes, says its income is limited
A community development agency in Sydney is appealing the assessed value of its main downtown property to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board, claiming the taxes are too high for a non-profit with limited income.
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