Source: CBC #news #newfoundlandandlabrador

#Newfoundland Regiment ties series with 6-2 win over #capebreton Eagles
The #Newfoundland Regiment hockey club battled back to tie its first round series against the #capebreton Eagles Friday night at the Mary Brown's Centre in #stjohns. Each team has one win each, with Game 3 on the horizon in #novascotia on Tuesday.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/newfoundland-regiment-ties-series-with-6-2-win-over-cape-breton-eagles-9.7145764?cmp=rss

Source: CBC #news #novascotia

CBRM budget passes with increased operational spending, less for capital projects
#capebreton Regional Municipality councillors have approved a seven per cent increase in operational spending this year on staff, services and supplies, but the capital budget is taking a $10-million hit, with less spending on items such as roads, sidewalks, equipment and other infrastructure.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/cbrm-budget-increased-operational-spending-but-less-capital-9.7144718?cmp=rss

Source: CBC #news #novascotia

CBU development group issues tenders to build #housing at Tartan Downs
#capebreton University's development group has issued tenders for construction of 146 new #housing units at the former Tartan Downs horse-racing track in #sydney, N.S., but the university's operating budget for this year is taking a $2.1-million hit until federal #housing money gets confirmed.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/cbu-tenders-to-build-tartan-downs-housing-9.7142195?cmp=rss

Source: CBC #news #novascotia

Crime tops citizens' concerns at CBRM pre-budget meetings
Councillors in the #capebreton Regional Municipality are preparing to vote on the budget later this week, after hearing from citizens at pre-budget meetings that crime is the No. 1 public concern.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/crime-tops-citizen-concerns-at-cbrm-meetings-9.7139214?cmp=rss

Source: CBC #news #novascotia

Average #capebreton household lost $4K due to Hurricane Fiona: report
A Mount Allison University professor studied the impact of the 2022 storm and how #novascotia can better prepare. The CBC's Kyle Moore has the story.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7136826?cmp=rss

Visit the World's Largest Fiddle in Sydney, Nova Scotia 🎻

Standing tall on the Sydney waterfront, this 60-foot fiddle celebrates Cape Breton’s rich Celtic musical traditions. Known as the 'Big Fiddle,' it welcomes visitors arriving by sea and pays tribute to local culture and maritime heritage.

🇨🇦 #Canada #Geography #TravelCanada #CapeBreton

https://www.cbisland.com/businesses/worlds-largest-fiddle/

Source: CBC #news #novascotia

CBRM buys up land to prevent development, protect water supply
#capebreton Regional Municipality has approved a rural land deal costing $91,000 to buy four properties to protect the water supply, despite concerns raised by some councillors.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/cbrm-buys-land-prevent-development-protect-water-supply-9.7136372?cmp=rss

Source: CBC #news #novascotia

#capebreton officials call draft police budget 'lean,' despite increase
#capebreton Regional Police are seeking a 4.8 per cent increase in their budget for the coming year to cover contractual wage obligations for unionized employees, to hire new officers and civilians and to buy some new equipment.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/cape-breton-officials-call-increased-police-budget-lean-9.7135360?cmp=rss