Nova Scotia Power Activates Its Emergency Operations Centre
by Nova Scotia Power has activated its Emergency Operations Centre in advance of the winter storm. The utility says it expects the storm to cause power …
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Cape Breton Unemployment Rate Hits Nearly 14% In December
Stats Canada says Cape Breton’s unemployment rate was 13.9 percent in December. That compares with a jobless rate of 12.4 percent in November and 12.7 …
Province Reports 745 New COVID Cases, Outbreak At Inverness Consolidated
The province is reporting 745 new cases of COVID-19 today, as well as an outbreak at Inverness Consolidated Memorial Hospital. Health officials say fewer than …
Property Tax Rebate Deadline Extended
The Regional Municipality says the deadline has been extended to January 31st for applications for the Low Income Property Tax rebate. The rebate program provides …
Mike MacSween Leaving Celtic Colours International Festival
Mike MacSween is leaving his position as Executive Director of the Celtic Colours International Festival. Festival Society Chair Bill Vokey says MacSween is taking a …