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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.
Baddeck, Victoria County disagree over responsibility for sidewalk snow clearing
Sidewalks will get plowed in the Village of Baddeck, N.S., this winter, but the village commission and Victoria County councillors are at odds over who will pay for it.
CBU president says school won't revisit decision to cancel online-only B.Ed.
Cape Breton University president David Dingwall says the Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission listened to opponents of CBU and scuttled the eight-month online bachelor of education degree by setting conditions the school couldn't meet.
Cape Breton family relieved after police lay manslaughter charge in case of missing man
Cape Breton Regional Police say a man has been arrested and charged with manslaughter in the disappearance of Kenneth Justin MacDonald. MacDonald has been missing since July. He was last seen in North Sydney.
CBU cancels online bachelor of education program at last minute, catching students off guard
Cape Breton University has cancelled a new online bachelor of education program at the last minute, leaving students who were signed up to start classes in January with no clear plan on what happens next.
CBRM to lease new breathing gear for career, volunteer firefighters
Cape Breton Regional Municipality is standardizing breathing apparatuses for its firefighters, saying some volunteers are using old or expired equipment and departments can't currently share with each other because they buy their own gear and often choose different makes and models.
CBRM buys land next to Centre 200 for transit hub, possible arena expansion
Mayor Cecil Clarke says the land could also be used for a parkade or for sports facilities that complement the arena.
Society members dismiss board of directors for Cape Breton's iconic Celtic Colours festival
Members of the Celtic Colours Festival Society say the board has lately failed to take responsibility for volunteer complaints, a deteriorating visitor experience and senior staff resignations.
CBRM launches external investigation into credit card charges from previous administration
Cape Breton Regional Municipality has asked a lawyer to investigate outstanding municipal credit card charges going back more than a year, but few details are being released.