Municipality Begins Process To Expropriate Land For Second Marine Berth

Written by Bobby Nock. Posted in Local News

The Regional Municipality has started the process of expropriating land for a second marine berth in Sydney.

North Sydney businessperson Jerry Nickerson owns the land.

He can appeal to the province’s Utility and Review Board if he’s not satisfied with what the municipality is offering for the property.

Meanwhile, the tender for the second berth closes a week from Thursday.

The federal, provincial and municipal governments are each sharing a third of the project’s $20-million cost.

The Regional Municipality has committed to covering any cost overruns.

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Man Killed In New Waterford ATV Crash Identified

Written by Bobby Nock. Posted in Local News

The man killed in an ATV crash in New Waterford early yesterday morning has been identified through social media.

49 year old Robbie Chaisson was the former head coach of the Cape Breton University men’s soccer team.

The team sent out a tweet this morning saying their hearts and prayers go out to the Chiasson Family as they mourn the loss of their former coach

Chaisson was a phys ed teacher at Greenfield Elementary in River Ryan.

Police say they got called to James Street in New Waterford at around 4:00, yesterday morning.

They say the man who was driving the ATV was pronounced dead at the scene.

The crash remains under investigation.

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Heavy Garbage Collection Will Begin On April 30th

Written by Bobby Nock. Posted in Local News

The Solid Waste Department says the Regional Municipality’s heavy garbage collection will begin on Monday, April 30th. 

People are being asked to have their heavy garbage by the side of the road by 6:00 that morning.

It says the trucks will only visit streets once.

Old tires and electronics are among the items that will not be collected.

People who have questions can call the Waste Management Hot Line.

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Ice Storm Causes Halifax Flight Delays and Cancellations

Written by Bobby Nock. Posted in Local News

People planning on catch a flight from the Halifax Stanfield Airport today should check ahead with their airline.

There are a number of cancellations and delays because of an ice storm that’s hitting parts of eastern Canada and the U-S.

There are currently no cancellations or delays at the Sydney McCurdy Airport.

Meanwhile, Environment Canada has issued freezing rain warnings for Victoria and northern Inverness Counties, tomorrow.

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Preliminary Hearing Today For Suspended Sydney Academy Teacher

Written by Bobby Nock. Posted in Local News

A preliminary hearing is underway today for a suspended Sydney Academy math teacher facing child luring charges.

The charges against 41 year-old Jason Pentecost from Westmount involve two girls who were 16 and 17.

He’s already elected trial by judge and jury if the case goes to trial.

Pentecost has been released on a number of conditions, including not having any contact with his accusers.
He’s also not allowed within 150 metres of any high school in the province, and he can’t communicate with anyone under the age of 18 over an electronic device.

 

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