New Marine Atlantic Ferry Getting Mi’kmaq Name
by Marine Atlantic says its newest ferry will have a Mi’kmaq name. The new energy efficient vessel will be called Ala’suinu that name means “Traveller” in …
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CB Groups Getting Energy Efficiency Funding
Two Cape Breton groups are getting provincial money to support energy efficiency projects. New Dawn Enterprises is getting about $776,000 for upgrades at its Centre …
Road Closures, Transit Detours Planned For Concert Series
The Regional Municipality says road closures and transit detours will be put in place in Sydney to make way for a concert series that starts …
Applications Opening For Seniors’ Property Tax Rebate
Service Nova Scotia says applications open tomorrow for the 2023 Property Tax Rebate for Seniors. The program offers eligible seniors a rebate of half of …
Gas & Diesel Down Ahead Of Big Carbon Tax Increases
As predicted, the price of gas fell by 3.6 cents a litre overnight and gas now goes for a minimum of $1.50.9 in Cape Breton. …