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Trial of Cape Breton couple accused of sex crimes involving young girl to wrap up next week
The trial of a Cape Breton couple accused of sex crimes involving a young girl is expected to wrap up next week in Nova Scotia Supreme Court in Port Hawkesbury.
No major capacity loss expected to Sydney water supply after well failure
Ray Boudreau, CBRM's director of water and wastewater, says a new well will be dug soon after an older pump overheated, causing one of 11 wells at the wellfield to fail.
CBRM could see $1M year-end surplus if Mother Nature co-operates
Cape Breton Regional Municipality's chief financial officer says if projections hold until March 31, the municipality could end the fiscal year with an extra $1.2 million.
N.S. residential, commercial growth continues but slower than previous years
Property values across Nova Scotia have gone up again this year, but the growth has slowed compared to the last two years. The Property Valuation Services Corporation says the market may be returning to more moderate levels.
Cape Breton police confident they will find remains of missing man in homicide investigation
Cape Breton Regional Police Chief Robert Walsh says the homicide investigation into Justin MacDonald's disappearance will continue until the 34-year-old's body is found.
Winter storm dumps heaps of snow on northern Inverness County
Inverness County Coun. Blair Phillips says so much wet, heavy snow fell overnight, he was reminded of the large winter storm dubbed "White Juan" that hit Nova Scotia 20 years ago.
Cape Breton coastal communities concerned as climate change eliminating sea ice in Gulf
Ice has been steadily disappearing from the Gulf of St. Lawrence with record low levels recorded last winter. Federal officials say within 20 years, it could be gone altogether.
Cape Breton University faces budget cuts up to $20M due to international student cap
Cape Breton University's international student population dropped by 1,200 last year after the federal government implemented enrolment restrictions.
CBU reverses stance, says it will proceed with online bachelor of education degree
Cape Breton University says it worked closely with the Nova Scotia government and other officials to ensure its unique condensed B.Ed. will meet quality standards.
Cape Breton brewery faces temporary shutdown in wake of brewmaster's death
Nova Scotia's Utility and Review Board is set to decide on a recommendation from the province that says Route 19 Brewery in Inverness, N.S., should close for 60 days after allegedly violating liquor licensing regulations.