Source: CBC #news #novascotia
#capebreton woman accused of defrauding hockey organization of more than $30K
Police have charged a 57-year-old New Waterford, N.S., woman in relation to the sale of 50/50 tickets, accusing her of defrauding the New Waterford Minor Hockey Association.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/cape-breton-woman-accused-of-defrauding-hockey-organization-of-more-than-30k-9.7004502?cmp=rss
Source: CBC #news #novascotia
Blood collection wait times cut in half at the #capebreton Regional Hospital
People are not having to wait as long to get their blood collected at the #capebreton Regional Hospital in #sydney, N.S., but a provincial seniors' advocate says obstacles remain for those accessing blood services across the province.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/cape-breton-regional-hospital-blood-collection-wait-times-9.7002897?cmp=rss
Source: CBC #news #novascotia
Reservation system coming to Skyline Trail in #capebreton Highlands
The system for “parking and timed access” will be launched in late June.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/reservation-system-skyline-trail-cape-breton-highlands-9.7002131?cmp=rss
Source: CBC #news #novascotia
SPCA says rising costs of living, care, mean more abandoned pets in #capebreton
The #novascotia SPCA says the number of calls for animals roaming at large in #capebreton Regional Municipality has more than doubled in the past year, partly because of increases in the cost of living and veterinarian bills.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/spca-says-higher-vet-costs-increase-cbrm-dogs-set-free-9.7001863?cmp=rss
Sell it to the Cabot golf company. They seem to be the only people in #CapeBreton who know how to run a successful business. https://oceanplayground.social/@news/115655285346348714
Source: CBC #news #novascotia
Concerns raised over future of main lodge at Keltic golf resort in Ingonish
A local landmark in the #capebreton Highlands has been sitting vacant for two tourism seasons, with little known about its future.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/concerns-future-of-main-lodge-keltic-golf-resort-ingonish-9.6999980?cmp=rss
Source: CBC #news #novascotia
#capebreton man claims public trustee misused wife's hospital account
A senior couple from Richmond County, #capebreton, say #novascotia's public trustee office spent the wife's funds on questionable items while she was in #dartmouth General Hospital due to dementia, but the public trustee says decisions were made in concert with a family member.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/cape-breton-couple-nova-scotia-public-trustee-hospital-expenses-9.6996168?cmp=rss
Source: CBC #news #novascotia
Can you see #Newfoundland from #capebreton? Online photo sparks debate
An online photo has sparked a passionate debate about whether or not it's possible.
Source: CBC #news #novascotia
#capebreton police give winter driving tips to newcomers
Some CBU students say they’ve never experienced a Canadian winter behind the wheel.
Source: CBC #news #novascotia
North #sydney councillor wants to get rid of 'contaminated eyesore’
A #capebreton regional councillor wants to start discussions with other levels of government about a desire to demolish and replace a long-abandoned building in North #sydney, N.S.
Source: CBC #news #novascotia
#capebreton food banks see drop in support
The food bank in Glace Bay says demand is growing, but donations have dropped. As Kyle Moore reports, food bank organizers are concerned.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.6985203?cmp=rss
Source: CBC #news #novascotia
Garages in western #capebreton struggling to find mechanics
A shortage of trained mechanics in Inverness County has left many service stations scrambling and some customers waiting up to a month for an appointment.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/garages-struggling-to-find-mechanics-in-western-cape-breton-9.6981977?cmp=rss
Source: CBC #news #novascotia
Some guns turned in to buyback program, #capebreton police commissioner says
The chair of #capebreton Regional Municipality's police commission, Coun. Glenn Paruch, says official numbers are not available yet, but he's heard up to 22 banned firearms have been turned in from the region during the federal buyback pilot project.
Source: CBC #news #novascotia
CBU study says CBRM light rail transit is viable with government funding
A new study from #capebreton University says the first phase of a commuter train system in #capebreton Regional Municipality could be ready to go in three years at an estimated cost of $143 million.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/cbu-study-says-cbrm-light-rail-transit-viable-9.6979790?cmp=rss
Source: CBC #news #novascotia
Light rail study for CBRM suggests it's a good idea
A new study says electric trains could be running between #sydney and #capebreton University in three years if funding is found to cover the estimated $143 million initial cost. Kyle Moore has the story.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.6979617?cmp=rss
Source: CBC #news #novascotia
Cabot golf properties contribute $1.2M in taxes to Inverness County
A critic of the economic benefit claims by Cabot #capebreton says golf course lands generate less than $150,000 in municipal taxes, but Inverness County records show that all told, the developer's residential and commercial properties bring in more than $1.2 million.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/cabot-golf-properties-1-2m-inverness-county-taxes-9.6978096?cmp=rss
Source: CBC #news #novascotia
Mabou, N.S., under mandatory water conservation order
A western #capebreton community is under a mandatory conservation order after Inverness County said the water level in Mabou's well was "critically low."
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/mabou-under-mandatory-water-conservation-order-9.6976565?cmp=rss
