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Victoria County restoring some accountability by reinstating public Q&As: councillor
Council decided in January to do away with the question-and-answer sessions.
Former Baddeck chief administrator avoids jail time after pleading guilty to theft
Megan Cooper has been granted a conditional discharge and been given 18 months' probation after stealing nearly $19,500 from the Village of Baddeck. She's also been ordered to pay back the money.
CBRM council pledges half a million dollars toward university's capital campaign
The donation will be used for Cape Breton University buildings, infrastructure or scholarships.
Rush job to hire permanent CAO catches some CBRM councillors off guard
During debate Tuesday, Coun. Earlene MacMullin unexpectedly proposed an amendment to immediately appoint Demetri Kachafanas permanently to the role of CAO — a position he's held on an interim basis since Marie Walsh retired in the fall.
Cameron Bowl goes quiet this summer as Glace Bay preps for 2026 Little League championship
Organizers in Glace Bay, N.S., are getting ready to host the 2026 Canadian Little League baseball championship. The national tournament is more than a year away, but there's a lot of work to do before anyone can call "play ball."
Everwind spending $50M on tugboats to support green energy plans
The company behind a green hydrogen proposal says new tugboats are needed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and modernize the fleet that supports shipping in the Strait of Canso.
Dangerous ruts to be fixed on Cape Breton's Highway 125, but only for 10-km stretch
A plan to repave a 10-kilometre stretch of Cape Breton highway falls short of what a retired Public Works employee said is needed to fix dangerous ruts that have been blamed in the past for crashes.
Meeting turns tense as residents question officials over new sewage system in Ingonish
Developers and Victoria County officials say the $15-million project will spur tourism and housing needed for workers, but some residents are worried about the cost and others say the wastewater outfall in Ingonish harbour could hurt the fishing industry.
Cape Breton accessible bus service overwhelmed by calls for medical appointments
Cape Breton Regional Municipality is seeking funding from the Nova Scotia government and the provincial ambulance system for more buses to alleviate pressure on its Handi-Trans system.
Cape Breton police budget includes cameras for officers, cars and downtown streets
The police commission has approved a budget increase of about $700,000 for equipment.