CB Jobless Rate Down
by New Stats Canada figures show Cape Breton’s Unemployment rate saw a slight decrease last month. The jobless rate on the island in July was 12.3 …
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CB Getting New Doctors, But Local Doc Says More Needed
A local doctor says there are still gaps in medical care in Cape Breton, despite yesterday’s announcement 16 doctors have been recruited to work on …
Gas Prices Up
It’s costing a bit more to fill up at the pumps today. Regular unleaded went up by 3.7 cents per litre when regulated gas prices …
Donkin Mine Found In Violation of Safety Rules
The operators of the Donkin mine have received 29 warnings and 10 compliance orders from the provincial labour department. According to provincial inspection reports, some …
NSHA Says 16 Doctors Recruited to CB
The Nova Scotia Health Authority says five new doctors started working in Cape Breton last month out of 16 that have been recruited. It …