Cape Bretoners Take Home 5 ECMA’s At Sydney Gala
by Cape Bretoners picked up five awards at last night’s East Coast Music Awards gala at Centre 200 in Sydney. Goldie Boutilier won the ECMA’s for …
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National Inflation Rate Hits 2.8% In April
Statistics Canada says the national inflation rate in April was 2.8%. That’s up from 2.4% in March. The federal agency says higher energy prices, most …
Gas & Diesel Up
As predicted, the price of gas went up overnight and edged closer to the $2 a litre mark. Gas increased by 4.4 cents a litre …
Start Of Lobster Season Delayed, Again
The start of the season in Lobster Fishing Area 27 that runs from Bay St. Lawrence to Gabarus has been delayed yet again because of …
CB Unemployment Rate 11.6% In April
Stats Canada says Cape Breton’s unemployment rate in was 11.6 % in April. That’s down from 12.1% in March and 13.1% in April of last …