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Vacancy rate in CBRM falls below 1%, CMHC report says
The vacancy rate in Cape Breton Regional Municipality has dropped to 0.8 per cent, according to data from the Canada Mortgage Housing Corporation. A senior analyst with the agency said a lack of apartment developments means the problem is going to get even worse.
Need for affordable homes in Cape Breton outstrips new federal funding, says prof
Catherine Leviten-Reid said the $13.3 million is a good start for helping housing projects get off the ground in CBRM, but a lack of clarity regarding affordable housing builds is a big concern. She said as of last fall, 1,200 households are on a waiting list for public housing.
Prepare for storm by making sure rain can drain off snow, frozen ground: officials
Environment Canada is calling for upwards of 50 millimetres of rain, along with high winds, through Saturday. Temperatures are expected to drop by Sunday, creating icy conditions across the province.
CBRM hopes to get the buses running, but can't say when
Sidewalks and secondary roads remain under piles of snow, which means transit service in the CBRM cannot operate. Officials say they plan to work through the weekend so buses can once again run on Monday.
Trapped for 5 days as water dwindled, Cape Breton couple thankful for snowmobile delivery
A Cape Breton couple is thankful for supplies received by snowmobile after going nearly five days without power or water.
Membertou set to host 2024 Telus Cup
The under-18 tournament attracts five of the best hockey teams in the country and a host team, who compete in a weeklong tournament. This year's tournament will run from April 22-28, with the Sydney Rush acting as the home team.
Cape Breton Eagles see surge in attendance after years of low numbers
During the first few months of the regular season, the Cape Breton Eagles saw an average attendance of 1,900 fans per game. But that number has jumped to an average of 2,700 since early December.
Declining use closes the book on community library in Florence
A community library in Cape Breton is slated to close in March due to declining use. The J. Wesley Stubbert Library has been a staple of the community of Florence for 73 years. But there have been days in recent years with no visitors.
Temporary shelters in Sydney will bring 30 people in from the cold
Thirty shelters built by Pallet will be delivered to Sydney, N.S., by the end of January, according to an organization staffing the facilities. The location will also include separate shower and washroom facilities and staff who can assist residents.
Schedule announced for World Women's Curling Championship in Sydney
Team Canada will welcome competitors from 12 other countries to Sydney for the upcoming World Women's Curling Championship, and organizers say ticket sales for the event have been brisk so far.