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2 teens arrested after school bus lit on fire in Cape Breton
The RCMP said two 15-year-olds were arrested and will be charged with arson after a school bus went up in flames over the weekend in Baddeck, N.S.
Cape Breton food bank adds more kids' activities this summer, will continue in the fall
The North Sydney Food Bank started the summer-camp style program because children in the area needed a place to go and most cannot afford to leave the neighbourhood.
Cape Breton community centres aim to break cycle of addiction through family support
Two separate community groups in different parts of the island are constructing new facilities to offer support to families caught in the intergenerational trauma of addiction.
Province eases rules on dart, pool leagues
The province is altering rules around dart and pool leagues days after establishments that host dart leagues were told all league play was suspended.
Dart and pool leagues across Nova Scotia suspended
Recreational dart players were surprised to learn this week that leagues have been suspended across Nova Scotia.
Parvovirus detected in at least 2 Cape Breton dogs
At least two dogs in Cape Breton have been recently diagnosed with parvovirus — a highly contagious illness that can be deadly if not caught early. Parvovirus typically affects puppies and young dogs by attacking their gastrointestinal system.
2020 Celtic Colours International Festival will be live streamed only
Plans for a traditional Celtic Colours festival had been in place, but COVID-19 sent organizers looking for an alternative.
'It's going to hurt': CBU's move to virtual learning fuels concerns for local economy
As Cape Breton University moves to online-only classes this fall because of COVID-19, the university isn't expected to see its usual influx of international students, which is sparking concerns about what this will mean for the local economy.
Some CBU students concerned over decision to move to online-only learning
Some Cape Breton University students are questioning the effectiveness of online learning and whether they will be charged fees for services they can't use now that classes will only be offered virtually this fall.
Cape Breton University moving to online-only classes this fall
Cape Breton University will be offering all of its classes online this fall, making it the first Nova Scotia university to announce a full move to virtual learning amid COVID-19.