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Dartmouth woman says doctor shortage is hurting her search for a kidney donor
A Dartmouth woman facing tough odds to find a kidney donor says the lack of family doctors in Nova Scotia is complicating her search because they're needed to assess potential donors.
Food bank in North Sydney converting part of former school into housing for seniors
Construction is due to start next month on a housing project for seniors in North Sydney. The local food bank is converting part of a former elementary school into 19 affordable rental units.
CBRM working to clear sidewalks after historic snowfall
Cape Breton Regional Municipality has started the monumental task of clearing sidewalks after more than 150 centimetres of snow fell over a week ago, forcing many pedestrians to walk on roadways, inches from passing traffic.
Snowed-in and isolated, health worries mount for some Cape Bretoners
With travel still difficult or impossible in parts of Cape Breton, health concerns are top of mind for many people. Whether it's homecare, medication, or hospital treatments, efforts are being made to help those most at risk.
Cape Bretoners spend storm at workplaces to care for hotel guests, rescued animals
Workers, patrons and neighbours pitched in to keep everyone sheltered and fed through the storm.
Whitney Pier meeting on shelter village draws more than 200 people
More than 200 people crowded into a meeting in Whitney Pier Tuesday night. Many oppose the province's plan to put a 30-unit shelter village at the bottom of Henry Street.
Whitney Pier resident says home sale fell through after shelter village announcement
A woman who lives in Whitney Pier, N.S., says the potential sale of her home has fallen through because a shelter village is about to be set up in the neighbourhood. The provincial government announced earlier this month that 30 Pallet shelters will soon be set up on a vacant lot owned by the province off Henry Street.
CBRM councillor says neighbours have concerns about plans to put shelters in Whitney Pier
A Cape Breton Regional councillor is looking for answers from the province about its plans to put a 30-unit shelter village in a Sydney neighbourhood.
Sydney Mines hit with spate of graffiti
People in Sydney Mines are upset by an increase in graffiti in public spaces.
Membertou First Nation building 32 new homes with federal funding
The Membertou First Nation is building 32 new homes with funding from the federal government's Rapid Housing Initiative.