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New Waterford abuzz wondering who won $31M LottoMax ticket sold in community
NEW WATERFORD, N.S. — “Who won the $31 million? Was it from this store?” “I have no idea. It hasn’t been confirmed as of yet.” Read more $31-million ... → Read More
Power of recall propels Cape Breton man to compete in international memory sports events
SYDNEY MINES — There are champions when it comes to physical sports. And there are champions like Don Michael Vickers who are competing in a whole other ... → Read More
Cape Breton's Ralph Jeans honoured with Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal
SYDNEY, N.S. — Ralph Jeans, Cape Breton regional director for the Nova Scotia Provincial Committee – Air Cadet League of Canada, received his Queen ... → Read More
'Zero compassion for us': Cape Breton woman angry airline bumped family from planned Florida vacation
SYDNEY, N.S. — A northern Cape Breton woman and her family’s hopes of flying to Florida to visit Walt Disney World were grounded after being unexpectedly ... → Read More
'She has transformed hundreds of lives': Cape Breton fitness enthusiast, legal assistant mourned
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Cape Breton coalition group spokesperson leery of Donkin Mine's industrial approval
DONKIN, N.S. — One of LeRoy Peach’s biggest worries over Donkin Mine restarting operations just became a reality: the mine’s operator, Kameron Coal ... → Read More
CBRM mayor harassed over not sticking with 'traditional' Santa Claus Parade route
SYDNEY — Harassment of a municipal official over a Santa Claus parade route change at her place of residence? That’s what Cape Breton Regional Municipality ... → Read More
Sydney Santa Claus parade plans to rebrand following threats, residents' protests
SYDNEY — The chair of a forthcoming Sydney Santa Claus parade committee says she is looking to rebrand the Dec. 11 event after receiving backlash over the ... → Read More
'Breathtaking': Marine life spectacle spawns into main attraction near Canso Causeway
AULDS COVE, N.S. — Sharks, whales, turtles … oh my! And all this could be viewed from the convenience of a shoreline near the Canso Causeway. Around this ... → Read More
Raising a stink: Return of foul harbourside smell upsets Cape Breton community residents
SOUTH BAR, N.S. — About that foul smell that had been emanating from Sydney harbour several months ago … It’s back. And Lori MacLean and her daughter, ... → Read More
Cape Breton man facing new charge after Florence shooting victim dies
SYDNEY, N.S. — A 24-year-old man is scheduled to return in court today to face a new charge of first-degree murder after a shooting incident in Florence ... → Read More
Fire guts Cape Breton law office building in Sydney
SYDNEY — A fire that broke out late Saturday night gutted a three-storey building that houses Brogan Law Inc., the firm belonging to Sydney lawyer Nash ... → Read More
Fire destroys Cape Breton law office building
SYDNEY, N.S. — SYDNEY — A morning fire has broken out and gutted the Brogan Law Office building in downtown Sydney. The building, located on George Street ... → Read More
Post-tropical storm Fiona cost Cape Breton farmers lost crops, finances
MILL CREEK, N.S. — Evidence of post-tropical storm Fiona’s impact lay right at the front entrance of Rendell’s Farm along Point Aconi Road. “I lost maybe ... → Read More
'The shows go on': Travellers determined to catch Celtic Colours festival despite Fiona aftermath
ST. ANNS, N.S. — The pipes — yes, the pipes — were calling. And the packed crowd inside the Gaelic College absorbed it all, whooping it up on a Sunday as ... → Read More
Houston government seeks to oust Cape Breton's Keith Bain as House speaker
SYDNEY — Rumblings within the Progressive Conservatives suggest that Victoria-The Lakes MLA Keith Bain could reportedly be removed as Speaker of the Nova ... → Read More
Cape Breton University possible site of Nova Scotia's second medical school: Premier
SYDNEY, N.S. — Cape Breton University is looking at adding a medical school to its campus. Premier Tim Houston let slip the mention that the post-secondary ... → Read More
Colin and Justin giving Cape Breton props with new reality series
LOUISBOURG, N.S. — Colin McAllister and Justin Ryan hope their great Canadian adventure as hoteliers will attract more people to Cape Breton, thanks in ... → Read More
CBRM pleads for additional help to deal with aftermath of Fiona
SYDNEY, N.S. — The Cape Breton Regional Municipality’s state of local emergency is set to expire Saturday, but Mayor Amanda McDougall has put out a plea ... → Read More
Military joins power crews in Cape Breton's restoration efforts following post-tropical storm Fiona
SYDNEY — More than 100 military personnel and Nova Scotia Power crew members have stationed themselves in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality to begin ... → Read More