Poll Finds Most International Students Would Like To Stay In CB

Written by Bobby Nock. Posted in Local News

A new poll finds 87 per cent of international students studying in Cape Breton would like to stay on the Island after graduation.

The Cape Breton Island Centre for Immigration surveyed 140 international students for the poll last September.

However, the Centre says graduate retention rates in Cape Breton continue to be low.

It cites challenges such as employment and the winter climate.

However, it says other challenges can be overcome.

They include inadequate public transportation and housing, and a lack of activities, entertainment, services, and shopping facilities.

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Overdose Crisis Rally In Sydney, Today

Written by Bobby Nock. Posted in Local News

There’s going to be a rally in Sydney today to mark the National Day of Action on the Overdose Crisis.

The event is due to get underway at 12:30 at the Civic Centre on the Esplanade.

The Ally Centre of Cape Breton is organizing the demonstration under the theme “Support Overdose Prevention Sites in Nova Scotia.”

It says there have been 64 overdose deaths in the province since the beginning of last year.

People going to the event are being asked to wear black to mourn the people who’ve been lost.

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Regional Police Looking For Tips From The Public After St. Alphonsus Vandalism

Written by Bobby Nock. Posted in Local News

Regional Police are looking for tips from the public after the former St. Alphonsus church in Victoria Mines was vandalized on the weekend.

The Stone Church Restoration Society is working to restore the building and turn it into a tourist destination and wedding chapel.

The Society has posted photos on Facebook that show racist words and symbols spray-painted on the building’s exterior.

It says a basement window was also broken.

The Society believes the vandalism happened on Saturday evening.

Regional Police say anyone with information can call their general number or Crime Stoppers.

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St. Alphonsus Church Vandalized With Graffiti

Written by Bobby Nock. Posted in Local News

The group working to save St. Alphonsus Church in Victoria Mines says the building has been vandalized with graffiti.

Photos posted on Facebook show racist words and symbols spray-painted on the building’s exterior.

There’s no word if police have been called.

The Stone Church Restoration Society is working to restore the building and turn it into a tourist destination and wedding chapel.

It officially took ownership of the building, last month.

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Weather Affecting Ferry Travel, This Morning

Written by Bobby Nock. Posted in Local News

The Englishtown ferry isn’t running this morning because of ice.

Meanwhile, Marine Atlantic says the ferry from North Sydney will leave an hour early this morning to get ahead of forecasted weather conditions.

The departure time is 10:45.

There are now gale and strong wind warnings in effect for the Cabot Strait.

However, the Crown Corporation says it doesn’t expect tonight’s crossings will be affected by the weather.

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