ANTIGONISH COUNTY: A major wind energy project slated for the Eigg Mountain area has received provincial environmental approval, clearing the way for construction to begin later this year – while drawing strong opposition from a provincial wildlife...
HALIFAX: The spring sitting of the Nova Scotia Legislature wrapped up April 9 with the passage of the provincial budget and the Powering the Economy Act, as the government pointed to major investments in healthcare, housing and...
CAPE BRETON: In a rare show of unity, 13 arts and culture organizations from across Cape Breton have come together to launch a joint fundraising effort aimed at offsetting the impact of recent provincial budget cuts.
BUFFALO: Colten Ellis delivered a breakout performance last Thursday night, stopping all 37 shots he faced to record his first career NHL shutout and lift the Buffalo Sabres to a 5-0 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets...
CAPE BRETON: Labour action by members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees is escalating across Nova Scotia, with Cape Breton long-term care workers now at the centre of a growing dispute over wages, staffing levels and...
SYDNEY: A member of the RCMP in Cape Breton has been charged with uttering threats after an investigation by Nova Scotia’s Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT).
SiRT Director Erin Nauss said April 8, there...
After months of negotiations between long-term care employers and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) to reach renewed collective agreements, we are now in a situation that I sincerely hoped would be avoided. CUPE represented employees...
INVERNESS: The County of Inverness Municipal Housing Corporation (CIMHC) says residents and families at its long-term care facilities can expect continued care and stability despite a broader labour action involving the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE)...
SYDNEY: Five initiatives operated by New Dawn Enterprises have renewed their Certified Social Enterprise status, reinforcing their commitment to delivering social, cultural and economic benefits across Cape Breton.
The certification, granted by Buy Social...
Baddeck - At a regular council meeting for the Municipality of Victoria County on March 23, poor cellular service in the county was discussed and a motion passed to draft an advocacy letter, inviting municipalities across Nova...