Julie Collins
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Saving the playground in Sydney Mines
SYDNEY MINES - It is estimated that it will cost $30,000 to move playground equipment next to the former St. Joseph’s school in Sydney Mines to Jubilee Elementary a few blocks away. → Read More
Highland Village in Iona coming off a banner year
IONA, N.S. - The Highland Village is coming off an incredible tourism season in 2016, due in no small part to the number of cruise ship visits. → Read More
North Sydney centre continues to benefit from Chase the Ace fundraiser
NORTH SYDNEY, N.S. - There is a renewed sense of purpose at the Haley Street Adult Services Centre. → Read More
Combined Christmas Cheer in Sydney Mines area helps those in need
SYDNEY MINES, N.S. - George MacDougall doesn’t buy his Christmas goodies by the trunk load — he buys them by the truckload. → Read More
Applications now available for youth mentorship program
NORTH SYDNEY - Feis Cape Breton is accepting applications for its 2017 round of youth mentorship programs for ages 12-18 featuring sessions with some of the island’s most respected musicians. → Read More
Nursing class of ’66 supports North Sydney hospital wig bank
NORTH SYDNEY — Distance may have kept Ann (Dalton) Becker from attending her class reunion, but it didn’t stop her from having a hand in the proceedings. → Read More
Committee formed to work on proposal for heritage park in Sydney Mines
SYDNEY MINES — A new committee in Sydney Mines is hoping that by focusing on the past it can create future opportunities in their community. → Read More
Funds needed to take care of unsightly buildings on Northside, says CBRM councillor
SYDNEY MINES — Dist. 1 Coun. Clarence Prince will press for an increase in the amount allocated for demolition of unsightly premises in next year’s budget. → Read More
Cape Breton tree headed for Boston gets warm sendoff
INVERNESS — Daria MacLean played hooky from school to attend Tuesday’s Tree for Boston ceremony. → Read More
Fire destroys building, boat in Big Bras d'Or
BIG BRAS D’OR - Lobster fisherman Paul Hendriksen, who lost a building and his boat in a fire Monday, is thankful no one was hurt. → Read More
Railway fees continue to be a controversial issue in Cape Breton
NORTH SYDNEY - The new chair of the Railway Victims Association is advocating civil disobedience in an effort to solve an ongoing dispute over fees with the Cape Breton Nova Scotia Central Railway. → Read More
‘I’m ready for it’
NORTH SYDNEY — United by friendship and a rare medical condition, Jill O’Brien-McLean is offering her friend Renee Smith hope for a bright future. → Read More
Busy days ahead as poppy campaign begins Friday in North Sydney
NORTH SYDNEY - Life will be non-stop over the coming days for chairman Harry Taylor and members of branch 19 legion’s poppy committee, as they put the finishing touches on this year’s campaign. → Read More
It’s all about giving back for one Northside girl
NORTH SYDNEY - Olivea Slaney loves to see people smile. → Read More
MacMullin wins in District 2 by five votes
NORTH SYDNEY — It was a nail biter right to the end for newcomer Earlene MacMullin, who won in District 2 in Saturday’s municipal election by a slim five votes over Lloyd Wilkie. → Read More
Bark no bite: Massive tree misses Sydney Mines home by inches
SYDNEY MINES — Jamie Young can’t believe his good fortune. → Read More
Northside seniors maintain independence
SYDNEY MINES - Making the transition from living at home to a seniors housing community can be challenging. → Read More
Sydney Mines program teaches children about nutrition and cooking
SYDNEY MINES - Children are naturally curious, especially when it comes to trying their hand at cooking or baking. → Read More
Group looking to develop multi-use space along North Sydney waterfront
NORTH SYDNEY - The newly formed Victory Park Society is looking to create a mixed-use space along North Sydney’s waterfront that would include a park, green space and commercial opportunities. → Read More
King of the pumpkin patch to be crowned Saturday in Millville
MILLVILLE - Visitors and local residents can look forward to a little friendly competition among local farmers during Saturday’s giant pumpkin contest and fall festival at the Millville Community Centre. → Read More