Cape Breton

• Cape Breton’s Potlotek First Nation to sue Nova Scotia over livelihood fisher

  The notice says provincial regulations infringe on Potlotek's treaty right to sell, purchase and process fish and prevents Mi'kmaq fishers from exercising their treaty right.

  Canada

  Feb 17
• Police investigating death of injured man found on Cape Breton sidewalk

  Cape Breton Regional Police say the 42-year-old man was found on Mitchell Avenue after police were dispatched to the area at 8:30 a.m.

  Crime

  Feb 1
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• Mi’kmaq dub of animated film ‘Chicken Run’ helps keep Indigenous language alive

  In a studio housed in the garage of their home on Cape Breton's Eskasoni First Nation, Johnson said he started with a single line of the film.

  Canada

  Jan 31
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• Mobile COVID-19 testing unit to be at Dalhousie University this week

  Nova Scotia health officials reported no new cases of the coronavirus on Monday after the province completed 837 tests the day prior. 

  Health

  Jan 25
• Armed fugitive had help as he evaded police in Meat Cove: N.S. RCMP

  A 49-year-old man from Meat Cove had been arrested for alleged obstruction of justice by appearing to assist Perry MacKinnon.

  Crime

  Jan 21
• Nova Scotia reports 8 new COVID-19 cases, 3 in university students

  According to the province, all traveling students who tested positive were 'strictly adhering to the public health measures,' to keep their communities safe. 

  Canada

  Jan 13
• N.S. flags 2 Cape Breton stores for potential COVID-19 exposure

  The province asks anyone who visited these locations at the specified times and dates to book a test for COVID-19 'out of an abundance of caution.'

  Health

  Jan 6
• Cape Breton mayor started first day in office with new baby boy

  Amanda McDougall, who is also Cape Breton’s first female mayor, says her first day in office went better than expected.

  Canada

  Jan 5
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• Nova Scotia Health warns of fentanyl traces in drug sold in Cape Breton

  The province said there have been several overdoses reported in the Glace Bay area, linked to the drug that tested positive for fentanyl. 

  Canada

  Dec 31, 2020
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• Cape Breton, an error and the first crossword ever printed in the New York Times

  The New York Times, a piece of history and Nova Scotia have collided in this unique holiday story.

  Canada

  Dec 31, 2020