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Found this ABC News Good Morning America piece on Cape Breton Island.

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http://www.capebretonpost.com/Business/Atlantic-Business/2012-05-30/article-2992211/A-concrete-solution-for-kitchens-and-bathrooms/1

A concrete solution for kitchens and bathrooms

Ken MacLeod


COXHEATH — A new business hopes to show Cape Bretoners that concrete can add beauty to their kitchens and baths just as well as it adds strength to their walkways and foundations.

In February, Darren Adams opened Stone Image Studio at 364 Keltic Dr., where he uses concrete to create countertops and bathroom vanities that rival more traditional materials in both beauty and design.

Some of the more common items at Stone Studio Image include countertops, vanity tops, floor tiles, fireplace surrounds and coffee tables.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/Business/Atlantic-Business/2012-05-30/article-2992211/A-concrete-solution-for-kitchens-and-bathrooms/1)

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http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-06-14/article-3008915/Wharf-deck-at-Louisbourg-to-be-reconstructed/1

Wharf deck at Louisbourg to be reconstructed

Published on June 14, 2012

SYDNEY — A reconstruction project will start Monday on the wharf deck in Louisbourg that was damaged during 2010 storms.

The project will continue until the end of August under the direction of contractor Joneljim Construction.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-06-14/article-3008915/Wharf-deck-at-Louisbourg-to-be-reconstructed/1)

Alexander said commercial fisherman and the local fish plant owners are fully aware the wharf will be closed until the end of August during the construction period, but said pedestrians should also stay away from the work site.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-06-14/article-3008915/Wharf-deck-at-Louisbourg-to-be-reconstructed/1)


http://www.capebretonpost.com/Business/2012-06-14/article-3008917/Eskasoni-signs-off-on-deal-with-company-specializing-in-renewable-energy/1

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Chief Leroy Denny of Eskasoni and Vicki Marks, vice-president for eastern Canada of Valard Construction Ltd., have signed off on an agreement that will enable the Eskasoni corporate division to participate in renewable energy projects. (http://www.capebretonpost.com/Business/2012-06-14/article-3008917/Eskasoni-signs-off-on-deal-with-company-specializing-in-renewable-energy/1)

Eskasoni signs off on deal with company specializing in renewable energy


Published on June 14, 2012

ESKASONI — Eskasoni’s newly established corporate division has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Halifax-based Valard Construction Ltd.

The agreement has been in the works for several months and brings the corporate arm of the Eskasoni band into a close working relationship with Canada’s largest power line and energy transmission contractor. The agreement enables the Eskasoni corporate division to participate in renewable energy projects.

Under the deal, Eskasoni residents will be able to participate in training and apprenticeship programs throughout Canada and be an equal partner in business ventures throughout Nova Scotia.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/Business/2012-06-14/article-3008917/Eskasoni-signs-off-on-deal-with-company-specializing-in-renewable-energy/1)

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http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-06-15/article-3009100/New-market-manager-shares-vision-for-growth/1

New market manager shares vision for growth

Published on June 15, 2012
Greg McNeil

SYDNEY — The new manager of the Cape Breton Farmer’s Market hopes her experience as a market vendor will translate into new levels of success for the popular Saturday morning destination.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-06-15/article-3009100/New-market-manager-shares-vision-for-growth/1)

A larger aspect of her energetic agenda will be a major fundraising campaign to add money to a recent $600,000 contribution from the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency for a new building.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-06-15/article-3009100/New-market-manager-shares-vision-for-growth/1)

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http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-06-17/article-3010570/Feds-provide-%24363%2C000-for-Sydney-airport-upgrades/1

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Chris Shannon — Cape Breton Post

Tory MP Scott Armstrong, who stood in for Transport Minister Denis Lebel, announced Sunday the federal government would spend $363,000 on safety improvements to the J.A. Douglas McCurdy Sydney Airport. (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-06-17/article-3010570/Feds-provide-%24363%2C000-for-Sydney-airport-upgrades/1)

Feds provide $363,000 for Sydney airport upgrades


Published on June 17, 2012
Chris Shannon RSS Feed

SYDNEY — Aging safety infrastructure at the J.A. Douglas McCurdy Sydney Airport will be replaced now that funding has been secured from Transport Canada, said Doug Peach, chairman of the airport authority’s board of directors.

At an announcement at the airport Sunday, the federal government will give the facility $363,000 through its Airports Capital Assistance Program to purchase a runway condition reporting system and to replace the airport’s emergency power system.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-06-17/article-3010570/Feds-provide-%24363%2C000-for-Sydney-airport-upgrades/1)

The airport authority plans to spend more than $5 million in capital improvements over the next year, including up to $1.2 million that will be spent this summer to improve services at the facility.

Among the upgrades will be the construction of washroom facilities for travellers who have cleared security.

The size of the airport will also be increased to allow for the addition of a second security table to make processing passengers more efficient.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-06-17/article-3010570/Feds-provide-%24363%2C000-for-Sydney-airport-upgrades/1)

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http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-06-19/article-3012604/Energy-project-discussed-at-open-house/1

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Jack Wall of Bras d’Or, standing, Alex Gilchrist of North Sydney, left, and Victoria-The Lakes MLA Keith Bain watch a presentation on the proposed Maritime Transmission Link at the Millville Community Centre on Tuesday. Erin Pottie - Cape Breton Post (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-06-19/article-3012604/Energy-project-discussed-at-open-house/1)

Energy project discussed at open house
Jack Wall of Bras d’Or, standing, Alex Gilchrist of North Sydney, left, and Victoria-The Lakes MLA Keith Bain watch a presentation on the proposed Maritime Transmission Link at the Millville Community Centre on Tuesday. Erin Pottie - Cape Breton Post

Jack Wall of Bras d’Or, standing, Alex Gilchrist of North Sydney, left, and Victoria-The Lakes MLA Keith Bain watch a presentation on the proposed Maritime Transmission Link at the Millville Community Centre on Tuesday. Erin Pottie - Cape Breton Post

Published on June 19, 2012
Erin Pottie RSS Feed

MILLVILLE — Members of the public were given a glimpse into an energy project that will link Point Aconi to Newfoundland by way of a 180-kilometre subsea cable.


... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-06-19/article-3012604/Energy-project-discussed-at-open-house/1)

The transmission will land at Point Aconi and travel overhead roughly 50 kilometres to Woodbine, near Lingan.

The electricity will be converted in Newfoundland to high-voltage, direct current for energy efficiency and then converted back to high-voltage, alternating current at a station at Woodbine.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-06-19/article-3012604/Energy-project-discussed-at-open-house/1)


http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-06-19/article-3012611/Salvage-company-looking-for-local-subcontractors/1

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The MV Miner is seen in this file photo. (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-06-19/article-3012611/Salvage-company-looking-for-local-subcontractors/1)

Salvage company looking for local subcontractors


Published on June 19, 2012

SYDNEY — The New York-based salvage company in charge of dismantling the shipwrecked MV Miner continues looking for local contractors willing to take part in the massive project.

Bennington Group’s chief operating officer Abe Shah said the company will be interviewing potential subcontractors next week.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-06-19/article-3012611/Salvage-company-looking-for-local-subcontractors/1)

He said he promised the provincial government to search for interested local firms before extending the offer to companies off-island. The expected revenue generated from the project is estimated at $500,000.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-06-19/article-3012611/Salvage-company-looking-for-local-subcontractors/1)


http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-06-19/article-3012662/Greenfield-site-attracting-interest/1

Greenfield site attracting interest
NEW developing story

NEW developing story

Published on June 19, 2012
Chris Shannon RSS Feed

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SYDNEY — An update on port development at Cape Breton regional council Tuesday raised the possibility of four potential bidders competing to transform the greenfield site into an international container terminal.

Cape Breton Regional Municipality chief administrative officer Jerry Ryan said the two consultants pegged by council at a cost of $10,000 a month to market the greenfield property — Edward Zimney and Gordon Forsyth lV — had spoken with an interested party in Vancouver last week.

John Whalley, the municipality’s economic development manager, also spoke briefly, saying he wouldn’t be surprised if an announcement came at some point during the summer.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-06-19/article-3012662/Greenfield-site-attracting-interest/1)

With CBRM now in control of the greenfield site, Whalley indicated in an issue paper earlier this month that the municipality should seek to purchase adjacent properties on the harbour bottom, as well as a water lot property that separates the greenfield site from the water.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-06-19/article-3012662/Greenfield-site-attracting-interest/1)

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http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-06-20/article-3013452/Regional-development-agencies-merging/1

Regional development agencies merging

Published on June 20, 2012
Chris Shannon



SYDNEY — A planned merger of the island’s two regional development agencies is expected to be complete next month, according to one Cape Breton Regional Municipality councillor

Dist. 13 Coun. Mae Rowe made the announcement at Tuesday’s meeting of council, noting both the Cape Breton County Economic Development Authority and the Strait-Highlands Regional Development Agency are in support of the transition to one economic development body for Cape Breton by July 26.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-06-20/article-3013452/Regional-development-agencies-merging/1)


http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-06-20/article-3013527/Oh%2C-the-irony/1

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Remediation work takes place at the former steel plant site in this file photo. (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-06-20/article-3013527/Oh%2C-the-irony/1)

Oh, the irony
Company interested in making iron ore pellets on former steel plant site


Published on June 20, 2012
Erin Pottie


SYDNEY — The mask has been lifted from an international firm interested in setting up an iron ore pelletization plant at Sydney’s former steel plant site.

According to media reports, Severstal North America is considering a Sydney location that could one day employ as many as 700 people.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-06-20/article-3013527/Oh%2C-the-irony/1)

On Wednesday, Cape Breton Regional Municipality economic development manager John Whalley was quoted in a Halifax Chronicle-Herald article as saying that Severstal is considering investing several hundred million dollars in Sydney.

Whalley also said the municipality was considering a significant reduction in the proposed developer’s annual tax burden if the company sets up shop locally.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-06-20/article-3013527/Oh%2C-the-irony/1)


http://www.capebretonpost.com/Business/Atlantic-Business/2012-06-20/article-3013449/Eskasoni-Corporate-Division-open-for-business/1

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Eskasoni Corporate Division general manager Steve Parsons, from left, business development manager Alyssia Jeddore, Eskasoni Chief Leroy Denny, along with band councillors John F. Toney and Barry Francis stand outside the Sarah Denny Cultural Centre. Steve Wadden - Cape Breton Post (http://www.capebretonpost.com/Business/Atlantic-Business/2012-06-20/article-3013449/Eskasoni-Corporate-Division-open-for-business/1)

Eskasoni Corporate Division open for business


Published on June 20, 2012
Ken MacLeod


ESKASONI — The newly minted Eskasoni Corporate Division is quickly gaining momentum in the few short weeks since it opened its doors to the business world.

Last week, Eskasoni Corporate Division signed a memorandum of understanding with Halifax-based Valard Construction Ltd., Canada’s largest power line and energy transmission contractor.

But that’s just the beginning, said Eskasoni Corporate Division general manager Steve Parsons, who has headed up the entity since it opened for business on May 1. Next up is a major project involving renewable, wind-generated power.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/Business/Atlantic-Business/2012-06-20/article-3013449/Eskasoni-Corporate-Division-open-for-business/1)

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http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-06-22/article-3015605/Oversight-board-impressed-with-tar-ponds-remediation/1

Oversight board impressed with tar ponds remediation

Published on June 22, 2012

By Nancy King Cape Breton Post


SYDNEY — An external board that oversees the provincial Department of Environment’s regulation of the Sydney tar ponds remediation says it is doing so effectively, adding the work is probably more monitored than any other project in Canada.

The Remediation Monitoring Oversight Board presented its fourth annual report to Environment Minister Sterling Belliveau, Thursday.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-06-22/article-3015605/Oversight-board-impressed-with-tar-ponds-remediation/1)

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http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-06-25/article-3016751/Dominion-beach-plan-unveiled-/1

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Philip Finck, a geologist in environmental mapping with the Department of Natural Resources, explains part of the plan to stabilize Dominion beach during an open house meeting in the community on Monday. Erin Pottie - Cape Breton Post (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-06-25/article-3016751/Dominion-beach-plan-unveiled-/1)

Dominion beach plan unveiled


Published on June 25, 2012
Erin Pottie RSS Feed

DOMINION — A plan to stabilize Dominion beach from years of continued erosion was unveiled to community residents Monday.

Armour rock, a connected and extended walking trail, viewpoint stations for birdwatching and replacing a facilities building that often floods are some of the key components of the draft plan, said Harold Carroll, a parks and recreation director with the Department of Natural Resources.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-06-25/article-3016751/Dominion-beach-plan-unveiled-/1)

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Jun 26, 2012
http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-06-26/article-3017768/Workers-getting-new-place-to-test-their-metal/1

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Joint Apprenticeship Training committee members with the Sheet Metal Workers' and Roofers International Association Local 56 are excited to break ground for a new training facility in Sydport. Committee members, from left, are John Harrington, Gerald Phillippo, Bill Barrington, Jack Wall, Jeff Ellis and Jim Wilkie. Steve Wadden - Cape Breton Post (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-06-26/article-3017768/Workers-getting-new-place-to-test-their-metal/1)

Workers getting new place to test their metal


Published on June 26, 2012
Ken MacLeod RSS Feed

SYDNEY — Cape Breton sheet metal workers, siders and roofers are about to get a local training facility, with construction on the project planned for next month at Sydport.

The land sale process is nearing completion with the owners of Sydport Industrial Park and is expected to be wrapped up next week, said Jack Wall, business manager and financial secretary for the Sheet Metal Workers' and Roofers International Association Local 56. No details of the sale were made available, but tenders for construction of the new building, a joint venture between the union and the Joint Apprenticeship Training committee, are slated to go out the week after next.

Construction of the 8,000-square-foot building is expected to start by late July and the training facility is expected to open its doors in November or December.


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http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-06-27/article-3018631/Expansion-of-LIngan-Wind-Farm-sought/1

Expansion of LIngan Wind Farm sought

Published on June 27, 2012

The Cape Breton Post Staff

LINGAN — An environmental assessment will be the first step in a proposed 9.2 megawatt expansion of the Lingan Wind Farm.

A report by Dillon Consulting of Halifax says the expansion will consist of four, 2.3 megawatt wind turbines, each of which will be 78 metres high at the hub with an 82-metre rotor diameter. The report also says the turbines would be located at least 550 metres from the nearest house, as an internal company policy of the company that owns the turbines.

Pending approval of the environmental assessment, construction on the project is expected to start in mid-winter of 2013, with commissioning in the fall of 2013.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-06-27/article-3018631/Expansion-of-LIngan-Wind-Farm-sought/1)

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http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-07-02/article-3021563/Plenty-of-roadwork-planned-for-Cape-Breton/1

Plenty of roadwork planned for Cape Breton

Published on July 2, 2012
Ryan Van Horne RSS Feed

HALIFAX — It will be a busy summer for construction crews in Cape Breton as the province continues upgrades to roads on the island.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-07-02/article-3021563/Plenty-of-roadwork-planned-for-Cape-Breton/1)

Some of the major projects on Cape Breton this summer include awarding the construction of the sub-grade for twinning an 8.5-kilometre section of Highway 125 from Sydney River to Grand Lake Road.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-07-02/article-3021563/Plenty-of-roadwork-planned-for-Cape-Breton/1)

There are two overpasses associated with this project: the George Street overpass is complete and the one at Alexandra Street is still under construction but is expected to be completed by early fall.

Chisholm said another major project wrapping up this year is the work on the two Little Bras d’Or bridges, including the channel bridge and the railway bridge on the 105.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-07-02/article-3021563/Plenty-of-roadwork-planned-for-Cape-Breton/1)

Chisholm also said the department wants to replace the Sydney River bridge, but there is still quite a bit of planning that needs to be done before a tender goes out, Chisholm said.


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http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-07-03/article-3022474/Steel-museum-could-be-cornerstone-of-%26lsquoheritage-marketplace%26rsquo/1

Steel museum could be cornerstone of ‘heritage marketplace’

Published on July 3, 2012
Chris Shannon RSS Feed

SYDNEY — Eric Parsons is betting his vision of a “heritage marketplace” will be realized once private-sector and government partnerships are formed.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-07-03/article-3022474/Steel-museum-could-be-cornerstone-of-%26lsquoheritage-marketplace%26rsquo/1)

At a recent Cape Breton Regional Municipality council meeting, the society presented its plans to the municipality, and suggested the possibility of having the Cape Breton Sports Hall of Fame, which currently has no home, to set up in the building, along with the Old Sydney Society, the downtown farmers’ market, the Whitney Pier Historical Museum, as well as the Cape Breton Regional Library.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-07-03/article-3022474/Steel-museum-could-be-cornerstone-of-%26lsquoheritage-marketplace%26rsquo/1)

The society has a good idea of how much it will cost to transform the site, however Parsons said that figure isn’t being released publicly until discussions begin with potential funding partners.

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http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-07-10/article-3027444/Consultants-reviewing-proposals-for-greenfield-site/1

Consultants reviewing proposals for greenfield site


Published on July 10, 2012
Chris Shannon RSS Feed

SYDNEY — Two New Jersey-based consultants hired by the Cape Breton Regional Municipality to market the greenfield site as a future container terminal pier will be reviewing at least four proposals from parties interested in developing the Sydney harbour property, the Cape Breton Post learned Tuesday.

Marine consultant Ed Zimny and Gordon Forsyth, managing partner of marketing firm BSY Associates Inc., are being paid $10,000 a month by CBRM, with a total budget of $150,000, to find one or more investors interested in transforming the site into a container terminal able to accommodate the largest ocean-going vessels.

Zimny said talks remain in the preliminary stage.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-07-10/article-3027444/Consultants-reviewing-proposals-for-greenfield-site/1)

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http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-07-17/article-3033598/Texas-based-group-interested-in-container-terminal/1

Texas-based group interested in container terminal

Published on July 17, 2012

By Erin Pottie - Cape Breton Post

SYDNEY — The Cape Breton Regional Municipality is entertaining discussions with a Texas-based business group interested in developing a Sydney container terminal.

John Morgan, mayor of the CBRM, travelled to Galveston,Texas, in late June to discuss the development of a container terminal at the municipality’s newly-purchased greenfield site at Sydport.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-07-17/article-3033598/Texas-based-group-interested-in-container-terminal/1)


http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-07-17/article-3033596/Liaison-committee-backs-fishermen/1

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Sharon Montgomery-Dupe - Cape Breton Post
Joel May (left), environment and community co-ordinator for Xstrata coal, answers questions from Sean Jewells, 15, (centre) and Michael Hooper, 16, both of Donkin, during an open house at the Donkin fire hall Tuesday to update the community on the project. (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-07-17/article-3033596/Liaison-committee-backs-fishermen/1)

Liaison committee backs fishermen


Published on July 17, 2012

By Sharon Montgomery-Dupe - Cape Breton Post

DONKIN — Coal mining company Xstrata raised some concerns at an open house Tuesday when it released an environment assessment that lists ocean-going barges as the proposed way of transporting coal from a local mine project.

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Kennedy said many people still support a rail option.

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http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-07-17/article-3032989/Input-sought-on-hydro-electricity-project/1

Input sought on hydro-electricity project

Published on July 17, 2012

SYDNEY — Nova Scotians are being asked for their input on Maritime Link, a subsea cable project that will bring hydro-electricity into the province from Newfoundland and Labrador.

The public is asked for feedback on draft regulations have been developed as part of a review of the project by the province’s Utility and Review Board.

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http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-07-18/article-3034389/Changing-Donkin-shipping-plans-a-%26lsquo%3Bdelicate-process%26rsquo%3B%3A-mayor/1

Changing Donkin shipping plans a ‘delicate process’: mayor

Published on July 18, 2012

By Erin Pottie - Cape Breton Post

SYDNEY — Championing a rail plan without jeopardizing the Donkin coal mine requires kid gloves, says John Morgan, mayor of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality.

This week, outgoing Donkin project partner Xstrata submitted plans to transship coal by barge in its 85-page environmental impact statement submitted to the federal Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency.

Project partners, including Dartmouth-based Erdene Resources, are planning the construction, operation and decommissioning of a 25-30 year underground mine at an existing mine on the Donkin peninsula.

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http://www.capebretonpost.com/Business/2012-07-18/article-3034395/Ice-cream-shop-opening-in-downtown-Sydney/1

Ice cream shop opening in downtown Sydney

Published on July 18, 2012

SYDNEY — Fans of hard ice cream will have a new place to find their favourite treat when Luscious Licks opens its doors at 270 George St. next week.

The new business will start with 10 flavours of hard ice cream and two flavours of yogurt. Customers will have the option of rolling their ice cream in a number of toppings such as toasted coconut and candy sprinkles, referred to as “lickers” by owner Nadine Sampson.

As well, she said, Luscious Licks will be offering hot chocolate, tea, pop, water and other treats such as jumbo cinnamon rolls and muffins.

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http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-07-19/article-3035344/CBRM-needs-to-focus-on-positives-to-improve-economy%2C-says-mayoral-candidate/1

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Nancy King - Cape Breton Post

Owen Fitzgerald, who is running for mayor of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality, speaks to some local business leaders during a roundtable discussion in Sydney Thursday. (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-07-19/article-3035344/CBRM-needs-to-focus-on-positives-to-improve-economy%2C-says-mayoral-candidate/1)

CBRM needs to focus on positives to improve economy, says mayoral candidate


Published on July 19, 2012


By Nancy King - Cape Breton Post

SYDNEY — The Cape Breton Regional Municipality needs to revise its self-image, focus on positive developments in the local business community and work to diversify the economy.

And those things need to be done under the leadership of the region’s mayor, mayoral candidate Owen Fitzgerald heard Thursday as he held a roundtable discussion with about a dozen local business people at the Sydney Marine Terminal.

Fitzgerald said that while potential development of the port — including a much-hoped-for container terminal — is important, the region can’t put all of its eggs in that basket and should actively pursue and support other ventures.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-07-19/article-3035344/CBRM-needs-to-focus-on-positives-to-improve-economy%2C-says-mayoral-candidate/1)

While I agree with the sentiment that Mr. Fitzgerald is expressing, and while I'm not a huge fan of Mr. Morgan, I have a hard time being confident in Mr. Fitzgerald as a mayor for the region.


http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-07-19/article-3035364/Port-governance-quest-continues/1

Port governance quest continues
'There’s nobody in Sydney you can call to get information’

Published on July 19, 2012
Erin Pottie RSS Feed


SYDNEY — There’s a sense of urgency in adopting a governance model say players involved in the Sydney ports, but John Morgan, the mayor of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality, disagrees.

According to Morgan, in order to roll out a new, community-centred governing body for the port of Sydney, that body must be financially independent.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-07-19/article-3035364/Port-governance-quest-continues/1)

This I agree with Morgan on. The area needs to gain control of the harbour bottom so it can start keeping the $500,000/yr current fees collected (and growing if we see development of the port) instead of sending those fees to the government in Ottawa.

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http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-07-20/article-3036202/Bottom%26rsquos-future-up-for-debate/1

Bottom’s future up for debate

Published on July 20, 2012

SYDNEY — The Cape Breton Regional Municipality is still waiting to hear about future plans the federal government may have for the Sydney harbour bottom.

Economic development manager John Whalley noted they sent a letter to Bernard Valcourt, Minister of State for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, on the issue about a month ago.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-07-20/article-3036202/Bottom%26rsquos-future-up-for-debate/1)

Whalley said he believes obtaining control over the harbour bottom is “the natural evolution.”

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-07-20/article-3036202/Bottom%26rsquos-future-up-for-debate/1).

Control over the asset currently rests with Transport Canada.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-07-20/article-3036202/Bottom%26rsquos-future-up-for-debate/1)

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http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-07-25/article-3039139/CBU-strengthens-bonds-with-Chinese-researchers/1

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In a screen capture from Chinese television, Cape Breton University president John Harker speaks to an audience at Henan Agricultural University in Zhengzhou, China, earlier this month. Harker promoted CBU’s renewable energy research agenda during the weeklong visit. Submitted by Cape Breton University (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-07-25/article-3039139/CBU-strengthens-bonds-with-Chinese-researchers/1)

CBU strengthens bonds with Chinese researchers


Published on July 25, 2012
Chris Shannon RSS Feed

SYDNEY — Cape Breton University is working to form closer ties with Chinese researchers in developing new methods to extract biofuels and maximize the potential benefits of renewable energy in both countries.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-07-25/article-3039139/CBU-strengthens-bonds-with-Chinese-researchers/1)

One of Henan Agricultural University’s scientists will arrive next year at CBU’s Verschuren Centre for Sustainability in Energy and the Environment to share his research in renewable energy.

And just last month CBU awarded its first Needham Fellowship to a Chinese professor working at Heilongjiang Institute of Science and Technology. Kang Wenze, whose background is in mining and technology research, will spend several weeks working at the Verschuren Centre.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-07-25/article-3039139/CBU-strengthens-bonds-with-Chinese-researchers/1)

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http://www.capebretonpost.com/Business/2012-07-26/article-3040057/Emera-CEO-at-Cape-Breton-Partnership-luncheon/1

Emera CEO at Cape Breton Partnership luncheon

Published on July 26, 2012

SYDNEY — Cape Bretoners can receive an update Tuesday on development projects planned by Emera, — including the Lower Churchill hydroelectric project and the Maritime link — during a Cape Breton Partnership luncheon with company CEO Chris Huskilson.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/Business/2012-07-26/article-3040057/Emera-CEO-at-Cape-Breton-Partnership-luncheon/1)

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http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-07-27/article-3040930/Councillor-critical-of-road-conditions/1

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Sharon Montgomery-Dupe - Cape Breton Post

Dist. 2 Coun. Kevin Saccary shows one of the many rough sections on the No. 6 Mines Road, which connects Donkin and Port Morien. Saccary said both of the main roads into Port Morien, the other is Highway 255, are in deplorable condition. (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-07-27/article-3040930/Councillor-critical-of-road-conditions/1)

Councillor critical of road conditions


Published on July 27, 2012

By Sharon Montgomery-Dupe - Cape Breton Post

PORT MORIEN — A municipal councillor says a road on the Marconi trail might lead tourists to Port Morien, but it won’t bring them back.

Dist. 2 Coun. Kevin Saccary said the No. 6 Mines Road, also known as Long Beach Road, is in deplorable condition.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-07-27/article-3040930/Councillor-critical-of-road-conditions/1)

Saccary said No. 6 is one of the two main roads leading into Port Morien; the second is Highway 255, Dearn’s Corner to Port Morien, and it is also in bad shape.

He said the provincial government has the No. 6 Mines Road classed as a secondary road and as a result it is not a priority for repair and merely gets potholes patched.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-07-27/article-3040930/Councillor-critical-of-road-conditions/1)

Steve Smith, spokesperson for the Department of Transportation and Renewal, said the sections of Highway 255 and the No. 6 Mines Road are not on the province’s five-year paving plan and there are no plans to pave these roads this year.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-07-27/article-3040930/Councillor-critical-of-road-conditions/1)


http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-07-27/article-3041005/Four-island-groups-receive-grants-to-develop-facilities/1

Four island groups receive grants to develop facilities

Published on July 27, 2012

SYDNEY — Recreational facilities in Cape Breton involving bowling, sailing and walking have received grants to improve and upgrade their infrastructures.

The Recreation Facility Development Program has awarded $183,000 to four island groups to better help develop and maintain their facilities.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-07-27/article-3041005/Four-island-groups-receive-grants-to-develop-facilities/1)

The other Cape Breton groups to receive grants were:

— The greenlink trail system developed by the Cape Breton Regional Municipality was awarded $80,575 to improve trails in Sydney’s Rotary Park.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-07-27/article-3041005/Four-island-groups-receive-grants-to-develop-facilities/1)

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http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-07-28/article-3041168/Road-work-continues-across-the-island/1

Road work continues across the island

Published on July 28, 2012
Laura Jean Grant RSS Feed

SYDNEY — Department of Transportation officials are still determining exactly how the project to replace the Sydney River bridge will proceed.

Department spokesperson Steve Smith said Friday that a lot of planning goes into a project of this size and design specifics are being finalized before a tender for the construction of the new bridge goes out.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-07-28/article-3041168/Road-work-continues-across-the-island/1)

The current 130-metre Sydney River bridge was built in the late 1950s. The construction of a new bridge is expected to take two years.

Smith said they expect to have more information on the project’s progress within the next couple of weeks.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-07-28/article-3041168/Road-work-continues-across-the-island/1)


I post this following letter to the editor only because of the info that pertains to the harbour fees...
http://www.capebretonpost.com/Opinion/Letters%20to%20the%20Editor/2012-07-28/article-3040761/CBRM-residents-can-now-decide-how-Sydney-port-is-developed/1


CBRM residents can now decide how Sydney port is developed

Published on July 28, 2012
Letters to the Editor (The Cape Breton Post)


... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/Opinion/Letters%20to%20the%20Editor/2012-07-28/article-3040761/CBRM-residents-can-now-decide-how-Sydney-port-is-developed/1)

Each year, upward of $500,000 in shipping fees and taxes are collected in Sydney and sent on to Ottawa. In contrast, the Halifax Port Authority collects an estimated $1.5 million each year in fees and taxes from the ships that pass through, and this money stays in Halifax to enable further port development.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/Opinion/Letters%20to%20the%20Editor/2012-07-28/article-3040761/CBRM-residents-can-now-decide-how-Sydney-port-is-developed/1)

When the Cape Breton Regional Municipality approached Transport Canada about the possibility of establishing an independent port authority, it was told that it didn’t qualify, in part because it did not own the land around the harbour.

Hence the importance of the greenfield site purchase. The purchase represents one important step toward a more encompassing and sovereign port governance model, which will enable the community to work with businesses here and abroad to achieve an attractive and sustainable context in which both prosperous harbour-based ventures and the community can flourish.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/Opinion/Letters%20to%20the%20Editor/2012-07-28/article-3040761/CBRM-residents-can-now-decide-how-Sydney-port-is-developed/1)

Rankin MacSween, president

New Dawn Enterprises


... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/Opinion/Letters%20to%20the%20Editor/2012-07-28/article-3040761/CBRM-residents-can-now-decide-how-Sydney-port-is-developed/1)

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http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-07-31/article-3043001/Muskrat-Falls-agreements-signed/1

Muskrat Falls agreements signed

Cape Breton Post

Published on July 31, 2012

SYDNEY — Cabinet ministers from Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador gushed over the benefits to their provinces Tuesday of the proposed Muskrat Falls hydroelectric megaproject, which took a major step forward Tuesday with the signing of a number of agreements.,

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-07-31/article-3043001/Muskrat-Falls-agreements-signed/1)

Emera in exchange will invest $1.2 billion in the project which will fund a 180-kilometre subsea cable link between Cape Ray, N.L., and Alder Point in Cape Breton as well as $600 million of the $2.1 billion cost of building a transmission link from Labrador to Newfoundland.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-07-31/article-3043001/Muskrat-Falls-agreements-signed/1)

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Went for a jog and snapped a few pics with my phone of the road construction in Sydney. Next time I'll take a proper camera for some better shots. I'm impressed with the amount of road work being done.

George Street Rebuild (Section Between Townsend St & Prince St).
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8292/7701093990_5cf047fb11.jpg

Highway 125 Twinning. New overpass at Alexandra Street
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7254/7701092260_eefab3d14c.jpg

EastLink mobile tower is also complete
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8423/7701095828_610e6a2092.jpg

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^Looks like a good jog. I'm in town for the week so I'm hoping to get out a few times with my camera for a proper photothread. Definitely going to try to get some Action Week festivities as well as the twinning work for sure.
Any other projects you've heard starting I should check out?

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BEST BUY mobile opening in the Mayflower Mall Fall 2012! :tup:

https://www-ssl.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/secure/store-locator-view-all-stores.aspx#storeProvNS
http://www.mayflowermall.com/

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I'm in the process of uploading the photos and videos from my trip, so there will be a trip-summary update coming, but in the meantime I'll start catching up on the CB Post articles.

http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-08-01/article-3043907/Immigration-statue-welcomes-visitors-to-Cape-Breton/1

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A dedication ceremony to mark the donation of this statue entitled “Land of Our Own” by Cape Breton native William Ernest Brown is scheduled for Wednesday at the Sydney Marine Terminal. The statue was placed along a walkway near the terminal last month. Steve Wadden - Cape Breton Post (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-08-01/article-3043907/Immigration-statue-welcomes-visitors-to-Cape-Breton/1)

Immigration statue welcomes visitors to Cape Breton


Published on August 1, 2012
Greg McNeil RSS Feed



SYDNEY — A symbol of the importance of immigration to Cape Breton is now greeting new visitors to the island.

The sculpture by Cape Breton native William Ernest Brown entitled “Land of Our Own” was erected near the Sydney Marine Terminal last month to salute the diversity of people who came to Cape Breton.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-08-01/article-3043907/Immigration-statue-welcomes-visitors-to-Cape-Breton/1)

http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-08-01/article-3043905/Motorcyclists-rolling-into-Cape-Breton-this-weekend/1

Motorcyclists rolling into Cape Breton this weekend

Published on August 1, 2012
Chris Shannon RSS Feed

SYDNEY — The roar of thousands of motorcycles will be heard starting Friday and throughout the upcoming long weekend in Cape Breton.

The fourth annual Cape Breton Bike Fest will welcome as many as 10,000 motorcycle enthusiasts from across the continent over the four-day festival.

There were about 8,500 participants in 2011, said bike fest organizer Leah Boyd.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-08-01/article-3043905/Motorcyclists-rolling-into-Cape-Breton-this-weekend/1)

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http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-08-02/article-3044862/CBU-charged-up-about-battery-research-partnership/1

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Environment Minister Peter Kent, from left, speaks with Luciano Lisi and his wife Christine Kavanagh at the construction site for their energy self-sufficient New Aberdeen Garden Townhouses in Glace Bay on Thursday. The project uses geothermal energy from mine water, combined with a windmill and solar power. Steve Wadden - Cape Breton Post (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-08-02/article-3044862/CBU-charged-up-about-battery-research-partnership/1)

CBU charged up about battery research partnership


Published on August 2, 2012


SYDNEY — The next generation of batteries to power everything from cellphones to cars could very well come from a Cape Breton laboratory after a multi-year collaboration between the Verschuren Centre for Sustainability in Energy and Environment at Cape Breton University and Yava Technologies was announced Thursday.

The agreement will see research and development of higher-performing lithium ion batteries take place at a new lab at CBU.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-08-02/article-3044862/CBU-charged-up-about-battery-research-partnership/1)

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This has progressed to an area typically covered by the "Rural Atlantic" thread, but since it started in this thread I'll continue it here as well.

http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-08-04/article-3045822/Multi-year-upgrade-of-Trunk-4-progressing/1

Multi-year upgrade of Trunk 4 progressing


Published on August 4, 2012


SYDNEY — Deputy warden Victor David of Richmond County council is looking forward to the end of the road for the multi-year upgrade of Trunk 4 from Sydney to St. Peter’s.

David said the road is rough from St. Peter’s to Campbells bridge area where the Trunk 4 upgrade left off last year, although it is “fantastic” from there to Sydney.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-08-04/article-3045822/Multi-year-upgrade-of-Trunk-4-progressing/1)

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http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-08-07/article-3047923/Senator-intervening-in-Gabarus-seawall-situation/1

Senator intervening in Gabarus seawall situation

Published on August 7, 2012

GABARUS — A group advocating for the replacement of the Gabarus seawall is encouraged by a Cape Breton senator’s pledge to intervene in the matter.

Sen. Michael MacDonald met with the Friends of Gabarus on Friday at the request of Cape Breton West Tory MLA Alfie MacLeod.

The federal government has yet to act on a request for funding despite a provincial coastal hazard assessment report detailing the seawall’s deficiencies.

A jurisdictional issue must be settled first with the federal Department of Justice to determine whether it’s the responsibility of Fisheries and Oceans or the Public Works department.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-08-07/article-3047923/Senator-intervening-in-Gabarus-seawall-situation/1)

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http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-08-10/article-3050469/New-access-route-officially-opens-today/1

New access route officially opens today

Published on August 10, 2012

SYDNEY — Today marks the official opening of a much anticipated new route that links Sydney’s downtown and northend to the Sydney Ports Access Road (SPAR).

The newly constructed Ferry Street Bridge offers motorists another route in and out of the downtown core and is completed nearly a year earlier than expected. Today’s opening will only allow access for pedestrians and bikers while the first vehicular traffic can begin crossing Monday.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-08-10/article-3050469/New-access-route-officially-opens-today/1)


http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-08-10/article-3050472/Cape-Breton%26rsquo%3Bs-unemployment-rate-fell-last-month/1

Cape Breton’s unemployment rate fell last month

Published on August 10, 2012


SYDNEY — Cape Breton’s unemployment rate stood at 13.4 per cent in July, down 1.4 per cent from a month earlier, according to figures released by Statistics Canada Friday.

That compares with a rate of 13.7 per cent in July 2011.

The size of the labour force grew from 64,600 in June to 65,900 in July. There were 57,100 people employed in Cape Breton in July, compared with 55,500 a month earlier. The labour force participation rate in July was 59.4 per cent, up from 58.3 per cent in June and an increase from the rate of 58.2 per cent that was seen in July 2012.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-08-10/article-3050472/Cape-Breton%26rsquo%3Bs-unemployment-rate-fell-last-month/1)

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http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-08-12/article-3051055/Ferry-Street-bridge-to-open-to-vehicles-today/1

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Owen Rolls, centre, took part in the recyclable boat building challenge as part of opening ceremonies for the Ferry Street Bridge, Saturday. His name was randomly chosen from participants to be the first person to walk across the new bridge. He’s shown with Cape Breton Regional Police Service escorts Const. Ed Hall, far left, and Const. Gary Fraser, far right. The bridge was opened to pedestrian and bike traffic, Saturday and for full traffic beginning, Monday. (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-08-12/article-3051055/Ferry-Street-bridge-to-open-to-vehicles-today/1)

Ferry Street bridge to open to vehicles today


Published on August 12, 2012

SYDNEY — For the record, young Owen Rolls will go down in history as the first person to ceremonially cross the new Ferry Street bridge.

He was given that right Saturday and a police escort after his name was randomly chosen from a list of entrants in a childrens’ recyclable boat-building challenge organized as part of the bridge opening ceremony.

While many on hand for the celebration saw the bridge as a symbolic milestone in the cleanup of the Sydney tar ponds, his mom is simply glad to have a safe and efficient roadway available again.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-08-12/article-3051055/Ferry-Street-bridge-to-open-to-vehicles-today/1)

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http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-08-13/article-3051811/Construction-on-new-fire-station-expected-to-begin-in-new-year/1

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Brent Denny, deputy chief for the Cape Breton Regional Fire Service, goes over the basic layout for a new fire station that will be constructed along Victoria Road in Sydney. The new station will replace the demolished Ashby station and aging Whitney Pier station. Steve Wadden - Cape Breton Post (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-08-13/article-3051811/Construction-on-new-fire-station-expected-to-begin-in-new-year/1)

Construction on new fire station expected to begin in new year


Published on August 13, 2012
Ken MacLeod RSS Feed


SYDNEY — Work on a new fire station to replace the demolished Ashby station and the aging Whitney Pier station is expected to get underway early in the new year.

A request for proposals for a design consultant closed Friday, said Brent Denny, Cape Breton Regional Fire Service deputy fire chief, with three companies having submitted tenders.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-08-13/article-3051811/Construction-on-new-fire-station-expected-to-begin-in-new-year/1)

The proposed 10,000 square-foot structure has been budgeted at $3.5 million and will be located on Victoria Road, on the Ashby side of Inverness Street where three old company homes have been torn down to make room for the new fire station.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-08-13/article-3051811/Construction-on-new-fire-station-expected-to-begin-in-new-year/1)

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http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-08-14/article-3052845/New-interchange-will-link-Membertou-and-Highway-125/1

New interchange will link Membertou and Highway 125

Published on August 14, 2012


MEMBERTOU — A funding announcement is expected today that will better link the Membertou First Nation with the provincial highway system.

A sod-turning will take place at the site of the future Highway 125 interchange at the end of Tupsi Drive in Membertou.

Premier Darrell Dexter and Aboriginal Affairs Minister John Duncan will be on hand to announce provincial and federal funding.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-08-14/article-3052845/New-interchange-will-link-Membertou-and-Highway-125/1)

The interchange will also connect to the site of a future elementary school, said Hartley.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-08-14/article-3052845/New-interchange-will-link-Membertou-and-Highway-125/1)


http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-08-14/article-3052847/CBU-researchers-receive-national-grants/1

CBU researchers receive national grants

Published on August 14, 2012

SYDNEY — Two Cape Breton University projects focused on cultural preservation have received national research grants.

Marcia Ostashewski was awarded nearly $183,000 from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada to build a web portal that will address the gap in the province’s historical and heritage interpretation regarding ethnocultural groups.

The aim of the project is to classify existing and emerging research that explores Cape Breton’s Eastern European antecedents beyond its more familiar Scottish and Acadian characteristics. The web portal is a joint initiative between CBU and the University of Alberta.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-08-14/article-3052847/CBU-researchers-receive-national-grants/1)

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http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-08-15/article-3053597/Energy-self-sufficient-townhouse-expected-to-be-ready-by-October/1

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Steve Wadden - Cape Breton Post

New Aberdeen Garden Townhouses, energy self-sufficient units in Glace Bay, utilize wind, solar and geothermal energy. (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-08-15/article-3053597/Energy-self-sufficient-townhouse-expected-to-be-ready-by-October/1)

Energy self-sufficient townhouse expected to be ready by October


Published on August 15, 2012

By Chris Shannon - Cape Breton Post

GLACE BAY — The first energy self-sufficient townhouse units aimed at keeping seniors in the community should be ready for occupancy by October.

Luciano Lisi and his wife Christine Kavanagh, owners of the New Aberdeen Garden Townhouses in the New Aberdeen neighbourhood of Glace Bay, broke ground on the project more than two years ago.

With the use of wind, solar and geothermal energy, the costs to heat and run electricity will remain stable in the long run, Lisi said.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-08-15/article-3053597/Energy-self-sufficient-townhouse-expected-to-be-ready-by-October/1)


http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-08-15/article-3053686/Construction-of-Membertou-highway-interchange-underway/1

http://www.capebretonpost.com/media/photos/unis/2012/08/15/photo_2148820_resize_article.jpg
Elder Katy McEwen, left, performs a smudging ceremony in Membertou on Wednesday afternoon with Aboriginal Affairs Minister John Duncan, centre, Membertou Chief Terry Paul and Nova Scotia Premier Darrell Dexter. Erin Pottie - Cape Breton Post (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-08-15/article-3053686/Construction-of-Membertou-highway-interchange-underway/1)

Construction of Membertou highway interchange underway


Published on August 15, 2012
Erin Pottie RSS Feed

MEMBERTOU — Membertou broke ground on a project that will link the community to the province’s highway and nearby reserve lands.

Digging a shovel into the ground on Wednesday was a symbolic gesture, as construction has already begun on the $7-million interchange to be built at the end of Tupsi Drive near Maliktuk Court.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-08-15/article-3053686/Construction-of-Membertou-highway-interchange-underway/1)

Membertou owns land south of Membertou, on the opposite side of Highway 125. As part of Paul’s 15th consecutive term, he promised to build 125 homes over the next five years.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-08-15/article-3053686/Construction-of-Membertou-highway-interchange-underway/1)

The federal government and the province will each provide $3 million for the project, while Membertou’s contribution is $1 million.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-08-15/article-3053686/Construction-of-Membertou-highway-interchange-underway/1)

In 1995, Membertou was operating on a $4-million budget with a $1-million operating deficit and had only 37 employees on staff.

According to its financial statements from March, Membertou has more than $27 million in net assets and has employed up to 800 people, depending on the time of year.

“When Membertou asks the government to participate in funding, they do their homework,” said Aboriginal Affairs Minister John Duncan. “Part of their business case is a return on investment of about 18:1. Our normal hurdle for infrastructure investments in regard to expanding business is 5:1, so this is more than three times as good.”

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-08-15/article-3053686/Construction-of-Membertou-highway-interchange-underway/1)


http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-08-15/article-3052980/New-gym-announced-for-Eskasoni-school/1

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Photo submitted by George Paul

From left to right, Eskasoni Councillor and Eskasoni School Board Chair John F. Toney, Chief Leroy Denny, INAC Minister John Duncan and Mi’kmaw Kina’matnewey, Executive Director, Eleanor Bernard. (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-08-15/article-3052980/New-gym-announced-for-Eskasoni-school/1)

New gym announced for Eskasoni school


Published on August 15, 2012
Staff ~ The Cape Breton Post RSS Feed


ESKASONI — An expansion project will bring gym facilities to Eskasoni high school students.

On Tuesday, a groundbreaking ceremony was held at Chief Allison M. Bernard Memorial High School, that was attended by Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, John Duncan.

The expansion will see the addition of a regulation high school gymnasium, storage rooms, change rooms and shower facilities. Currently, students and teachers must travel to a different location to be able to use a gym.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-08-15/article-3052980/New-gym-announced-for-Eskasoni-school/1)

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http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-08-17/article-3055317/Jobs-are-being-filled%2C-but-government-still-looking-for-office-space/1

Jobs are being filled, but government still looking for office space

Published on August 17, 2012

By Laura Jean Grant - The Cape Breton Post

NEW WATERFORD — Job postings are going up but the location of a new Department of Justice office in New Waterford has yet to determined.

Earlier this year the provincial government announced plans to relocate three government departments to rural communities, including moving the Justice Department’s five maintenance enforcement offices to New Waterford.

Maintenance enforcement staff in Kentville, Amherst, New Glasgow, Dartmouth and Sydney had until early July to decide whether to relocate.

None of the 23 workers from the four mainland offices chose to move to New Waterford, 19 workers accepted another government placement and four are leaving their positions. The only maintenance enforcement staff members who will transfer to New Waterford are the 11 working in Sydney.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-08-17/article-3055317/Jobs-are-being-filled%2C-but-government-still-looking-for-office-space/1)

When the New Waterford office opens it will serve the entire province. Department officials have stated that having staff and services in one central location will mean more consistent oversight, more opportunities for staff training and new ways of providing client service.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-08-17/article-3055317/Jobs-are-being-filled%2C-but-government-still-looking-for-office-space/1)

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Finally back online. Once I move the pictures over to the new computer, I'll be uploading and posting soon after.


http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-08-24/article-3060539/Airport-undergoing-renovations/1

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Laura Jean Grant - Cape Breton Post

Bernie MacNeil, with Joneljim Concrete Construction, goes over plans for the new security area at JA Douglas McCurdy Sydney Airport, Friday afternoon. Renovation work at the airport began Thursday and is expected to take approximately six months. (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-08-24/article-3060539/Airport-undergoing-renovations/1)

Airport undergoing renovations


Published on August 24, 2012
By Laura Jean Grant - Cape Breton Post

SYDNEY — Renovation work is underway at the J.A. Douglas McCurdy Sydney Airport but officials expect there will be minimal impact on passengers during construction.

Helen MacInnis, CEO of the airport, said the project started Thursday and is expected to last about six months. The work is part of a $5 million capital improvement plan by the Sydney Airport Authority that will see several areas of the airport upgraded.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-08-24/article-3060539/Airport-undergoing-renovations/1)

Seating capacity in the departure lounge will increase from 110 seats to 238 seats.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-08-24/article-3060539/Airport-undergoing-renovations/1)

According to statistics provided by the airport, passenger traffic at the Sydney airport has grown 25 per cent in the last four years — the passenger count was 139,000 in 2011, up from 91,700 in 2008. The two major carriers operating out of the Sydney airport are Air Canada Jazz, which operates on a year-round basis, and WestJet, which has been offering seasonal service since 2009.

MacInnis said they’re seeing continued growth in passenger numbers in the first half of 2012 and the renovation project will allow them to better serve their growing customer base.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-08-24/article-3060539/Airport-undergoing-renovations/1)

In June, the airport also received $363,000 through Transport Canada’s airports capital assistance program to purchase a runway condition reporting system and to replace the airport’s emergency power system.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-08-24/article-3060539/Airport-undergoing-renovations/1)

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http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-08-29/article-3063878/Sierra-Club-to-file-report-on-Donkin-coal/1

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Representatives of the local fishing industry, from left, John Prendergast, Carlton Lunn and Kevin Squires, discuss impacts of a barging plan for the Donkin coal project during a meeting held in Port Morien on Wednesday. Erin Pottie - Cape Breton Post (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-08-29/article-3063878/Sierra-Club-to-file-report-on-Donkin-coal/1)

Sierra Club to file report on Donkin coal


Published on August 29, 2012
Erin Pottie RSS Feed


PORT MORIEN — The Atlantic director of the Sierra Club of Canada said a recent court decision regarding drilling in Lake Ainslie underlines the need to identify all possible impacts of the Donkin mine.

Gretchen Fitzgerald, who represents the non-profit environmental organization, discussed the issue in Port Morien on Wednesday evening.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-08-29/article-3063878/Sierra-Club-to-file-report-on-Donkin-coal/1)

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http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-08-30/article-3064725/Work-on-tar-ponds-site-expected-to-begin-soon/1

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A new rock wall surrounds Muggah Creek in the north end of Sydney as work continues on the former tar ponds site. Erin Pottie - Cape Breton Post (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-08-30/article-3064725/Work-on-tar-ponds-site-expected-to-begin-soon/1)


Work on tar ponds site expected to begin soon

Published on August 30, 2012
Erin Pottie RSS Feed


SYDNEY — The work that will define the future use of the tar ponds is expected to begin soon.

Dawn MacNeil, who handles contracts for the Sydney Tar Ponds Agency, said three proposals were received to carry out redevelopment construction on the former steel plant properties.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-08-30/article-3064725/Work-on-tar-ponds-site-expected-to-begin-soon/1)

The design for the tar ponds site calls for a commons area with an outdoor concert venue to accommodate up to 10,000 people, a trail network with bridges and boardwalks connecting downtown Sydney, Whitney Pier and Ashby, and other recreation facilities, including a skating pond. The coke ovens site would be home to a business park that would allow for commercial and light industrial development.Up to $20 million has been set aside for future use.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-08-30/article-3064725/Work-on-tar-ponds-site-expected-to-begin-soon/1)

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http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-09-01/article-3065991/%26lsquo%3BBuild-it-day%26rsquo%3B-Saturday-for-Louisa-Street-Park/1

‘Build-it day’ Saturday for Louisa Street Park

Published on September 1, 2012


SYDNEY — The final but very important steps that will turn a neglected park space into a vibrant community playground will be taken Thursday, Friday and Saturday in Sydney’s historic north end.

The efforts to refurbish the former Louisa Street playground are guided by a group of dedicated community volunteers known as the Northend Park Project Society.

Over the past year the group has been raising funds and co-ordinating volunteers with a goal of reviving the park at the end of DesBarres Street.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-09-01/article-3065991/%26lsquo%3BBuild-it-day%26rsquo%3B-Saturday-for-Louisa-Street-Park/1)

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http://www.capebretonpost.com/Business/2012-09-06/article-3069599/Aboriginal-business-the-focus-as-CBU-opens-new-school-building/1

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Erin Pottie - Cape Breton Post

Ruth Shannon is joined by her husband, Joe Shannon, namesake of the Shannon School of Business at Cape Breton University, in a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open a new building that will house the school. Also shown, left, is Sydney native Lisa Raitt, the federal minister of labour. (http://www.capebretonpost.com/Business/2012-09-06/article-3069599/Aboriginal-business-the-focus-as-CBU-opens-new-school-building/1)

Aboriginal business the focus as CBU opens new school building


Published on September 6, 2012
By Erin Pottie - Cape Breton Post

SYDNEY — A Cape Breton University research chair has received $1.5 million in federal funding to encourage aboriginal students to pursue business and to conduct research specific to aboriginal business.

Labour Minister Lisa Raitt announced Thursday that Enterprise Cape Breton Corp. and Aboriginal Affairs will provide $750,000 each to the Purdy Crawford Chair in Aboriginal Business at the university.

Keith Brown, who is leading the research chair, said the initiative benefits not only aboriginal people in Cape Breton and Nova Scotia, but aboriginal students from across the country.

Currently, CBU is considered Atlantic Canada’s leader in aboriginal post-secondary education with more than 500 aboriginal graduates holding degrees.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/Business/2012-09-06/article-3069599/Aboriginal-business-the-focus-as-CBU-opens-new-school-building/1)

On Thursday, CBU officially opened a $8-million building that now houses the Shannon School of Business.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/Business/2012-09-06/article-3069599/Aboriginal-business-the-focus-as-CBU-opens-new-school-building/1)

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http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-09-09/article-3071265/Community-comes-together-to-build-park/1

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Liam Tromans creates a wood carving of an eagle for the new Louisa Street Park. Greg McNeil - Cape Breton Post (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-09-09/article-3071265/Community-comes-together-to-build-park/1)

Community comes together to build park


Published on September 9, 2012
Greg McNeil RSS Feed

SYDNEY — Volunteers replaced two rusty slides and an old swing at the end of a dead-end street in the north end with a vibrant park Saturday.

Over 100 volunteers put their work gloves on for build-it day at Louisa Street Park at the end of Desbarres Street.

It was the end of a year-long effort by the Northend Park Project Society to refurbish the park by adding benches, picnic tables, fitness equipment and countless objects for children to climb on, in and over.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-09-09/article-3071265/Community-comes-together-to-build-park/1)



http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-09-09/article-3071172/Polish-community-celebrates-heritage/1

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From left are Sophia D’Avignon, Przemek Borycz, Patricia Miller and Jerry Kowalski of the Pomorze Polish Dance Ensemble from Halifax. The group danced outside St. Mary’s Polish Church on Sunday as the local Polish community held a festival to celebrate its shared heritage. Chris Shannon – Cape Breton Post (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-09-09/article-3071172/Polish-community-celebrates-heritage/1)

Polish community celebrates heritage

Published on September 9, 2012
Chris Shannon RSS Feed

SYDNEY — Cape Breton’s Polish community celebrated its heritage in dance, food and music Sunday at the small church that was saved from imminent closure.

Word from the Diocese of Antigonish went out earlier this year that St. Mary’s Polish Church and several other churches in the area could close as early as July. However, after public concern and details of the celebrations emerged, St. Mary’s was granted a reprieve.

St. Mary’s will be celebrating its centenary next year, culminating on Sept. 8, 2013, when the congregation will mark 100 years to the day the property was turned over from the Szelak family and transferred to the Diocese of Antigonish as the trustee for St. Mary’s Polish Parish.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-09-09/article-3071172/Polish-community-celebrates-heritage/1)

Cape Breton has one of the oldest Polish communities in the country, and continues to welcome new immigrants to the area, she said.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-09-09/article-3071172/Polish-community-celebrates-heritage/1)

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The old Mayflower Mall is getting a much needed renovation. :) It always felt dark and dirty. The new look will hopefully be bright, clean and inviting.

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All photos by me.

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Sweet! That's one place I didn't get to visit while I was home. Hopefully it'll be nice and new next time I'm home, next summer at the earliest.

Pictures from my trip are uploaded, so I'll post them soon. First I'll catch up on articles and post a summary of activity going on while I was home.

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http://www.capebretonpost.com/Business/2012-09-11/article-3073112/Return-to-sender/1

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Gordon MacDonald, president of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers Breton Local 117, and Joanne MacInnis with the Public Service Alliance of Canada are shown on the steps of the undeliverable mail office in North Sydney. Julie Collins - Cape Breton Post (http://www.capebretonpost.com/Business/2012-09-11/article-3073112/Return-to-sender/1)

Return to sender
Canada Post to close undeliverable mail office in North Sydney

Published on September 11, 2012
Julie Collins RSS Feed

NORTH SYDNEY — Canada Post plans to close its office on King Street that handles undeliverable mail from across Canada, with the exception of Ontario.

“They came like thieves in the night, brought everybody together and blindsided us with this, no consultation at all,” said Gordon MacDonald, president of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) Breton Local 117. “This place has been here for 10 years, since they closed the former North Sydney terminal operation that handled the Newfoundland mail that was moved to New Brunswick.”

Ten workers are affected, eight with the Public Service Alliance of Canada and two with CUPW

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/Business/2012-09-11/article-3073112/Return-to-sender/1)

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http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-09-12/article-3073928/Filling-ponds-on-potential-container-terminal-site-could-cost-millions/1

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This photo of the southern portion of the contained disposal field, which was made from materials dredged from the bottom of Sydney harbour, shows one of two large bodies of water on the site. Steve Wadden - Cape Breton Post (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-09-12/article-3073928/Filling-ponds-on-potential-container-terminal-site-could-cost-millions/1)

Filling ponds on potential container terminal site could cost millions

Published on September 12, 2012

Chris Shannon & Erin Pottie

SYDNEY — Additional millions of dollars may be needed to fill in two large ponds that have formed at the site where more than 4.5 million cubic metres of seabed material was dumped during the Sydney harbour dredge project last winter.

The $37-million dredge was to have a two-prong effect when it was completed in January — deepen the channel into the port allowing the largest ocean-going vessels access, then use the dredged material to reshape harbour frontage at the Sydport Industrial Park to create an extra 175-acre parcel of land that could one day accommodate the development of an international container terminal.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-09-12/article-3073928/Filling-ponds-on-potential-container-terminal-site-could-cost-millions/1)


http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Elections/2012-09-12/article-3073436/CBRM-candidates/1

CBRM candidates

Published on September 12, 2012
Staff ~ The Cape Breton Post RSS Feed

The following is a list of candidates seeking election in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality:

Mayor: Elizabeth Barrie, Cecil Clarke, Wilf Isaac, Glenn Jessome, Rankin MacSween

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Elections/2012-09-12/article-3073436/CBRM-candidates/1)
Click the link for district candidates. My personal choice for mayor is Rankin MacSween. Cecil Clarke has the potential to be a good mayor, but his political history and quest for the limelight makes me worry he'd take whatever upper governments would throw him without regard for what it might do to the area just so he can get another nomination for a federal election. If he does become mayor, I hope he proves me wrong. Rankin MacSween is a successful businessman with a long track record of fighting for the community. That's just my humble opinion on it.

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I'm posting this editorial only because of it's relation to the future harbour development. I don't agree with it's assertion that the ponds that have developed are a major stumbling block for future development.

http://www.capebretonpost.com/Opinion/Editorial/2012-09-13/article-3073953/Clean-fill-wanted/1

Clean fill wanted

Published on September 13, 2012
Staff ~ The Cape Breton Post RSS Feed

Cape Breton Regional Municipality taxpayers are paying Ed Zimny and Gordon Forsyth $10,000 a month to market the municipality’s greenfield site as a future container terminal pier.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/Opinion/Editorial/2012-09-13/article-3073953/Clean-fill-wanted/1)

Wouldn’t a potential developer be disconcerted by looking at an obviously incomplete foundation for a potential container terminal, especially given that the community understood that the $37-million dredge was sufficient to truly extend the 320-acre greenfield site by 175 acres?

In July, the Post learned that Zimny and Forsyth were to review at least four proposals from parties interested in developing the greenfield site.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/Opinion/Editorial/2012-09-13/article-3073953/Clean-fill-wanted/1)

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A bit of a back and forth between Jim Wooder and the editor.

http://www.capebretonpost.com/Opinion/Letters%20to%20the%20Editor/2012-09-15/article-3075854/Confined-disposal-facility-built-as-planned/1


‘Confined disposal facility’ built as planned

Published on September 15, 2012
Letters to the Editor (The Cape Breton Post) RSS Feed


The front-page feature in the Sept. 13 edition of your newspaper (Filling ponds on potential container terminal site could cost millions) and the accompanying editorial (Clean fill wanted) both contain inaccuracies and are misleading.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/Opinion/Letters%20to%20the%20Editor/2012-09-15/article-3075854/Confined-disposal-facility-built-as-planned/1)

The key stumbling block to leveraging its location and attracting further investment was identified as the harbour’s draft, at 11.9 metres. Sydney was simply unable to accommodate the world’s modern and increasingly super-sized fleet. The access channel required deepening, and the story of how dredging came to fruition is well-known.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/Opinion/Letters%20to%20the%20Editor/2012-09-15/article-3075854/Confined-disposal-facility-built-as-planned/1)

And expectations in some quarters remain high for developing a container terminal at Sydport’s greenfield site. Whatever the eventual outcome for the greenfield site, the CDF has reduced the future development costs of a deepwater marine terminal by a minimum of $25 million, with or without the “ponds” that were featured in the referenced articles.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/Opinion/Letters%20to%20the%20Editor/2012-09-15/article-3075854/Confined-disposal-facility-built-as-planned/1)

And while the fill in one of the cells was intended to be graded to a two-metre height in accordance with the original design, the current configuration adds no additional cost to future terminal development.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/Opinion/Letters%20to%20the%20Editor/2012-09-15/article-3075854/Confined-disposal-facility-built-as-planned/1)

At the risk of answering questions that haven’t been directed to me, let me suggest the following in response to those presented by the editorial. “Who’s responsible for an incomplete project?” If the question relates to the CDF, the answer is no one, because that project is complete. “What’s the best way to fix it?” Answer: the CDF doesn’t need fixing, it needs a developer to complete the task of construction just as we expected. “Who’s going to pay for it?” Answer: see above.

Perhaps our energy could be better spent on questions that really matter to the future of the port, like the need for a governance structure, future ownership of the seabed, and how we might repatriate harbour dues to the community’s benefit.

Jim Wooder, chairperson

Sydney Marine Group


... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/Opinion/Letters%20to%20the%20Editor/2012-09-15/article-3075854/Confined-disposal-facility-built-as-planned/1)


http://www.capebretonpost.com/Opinion/Editorial/2012-09-15/article-3075752/Filling-in-the-blanks/1


Filling in the blanks

Published on September 15, 2012
Staff ~ The Cape Breton Post RSS Feed

When we were working on the story referenced by Sydney Marine Group chairman Jim Wooder on the opposite page, we attempted to contact Wooder for his take on the water-covered disposal field adjacent to Sydney harbour’s greenfield site.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/Opinion/Editorial/2012-09-15/article-3075752/Filling-in-the-blanks/1)

At the end on his letter, Wooder answers “questions that haven’t been directed to me ...” We wanted to ask Wooder those questions, but he wasn’t available. And the answers he provides in his letter do prompt more questions.

On Friday afternoon, Wooder granted a rather lengthy interview to CBC Cape Breton’s afternoon radio show “Mainstreet,” which left one with the impression that things were hunky-dory, both with how the disposal field was designed and how the design was executed.

We haven’t been convinced that everything is hunky-dory. But Rogers told the Cape Breton Post on Wednesday that the ports corporation will meet with federal and provincial government representatives on Monday to review an engineering report of the site. Ideally, the report and how it’s interpreted by those at the meeting will provide more answers.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/Opinion/Editorial/2012-09-15/article-3075752/Filling-in-the-blanks/1)

There are two overarching questions. First, was the disposal field properly designed? Second, does the disposal field reflect its design?

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/Opinion/Editorial/2012-09-15/article-3075752/Filling-in-the-blanks/1)

Jim Kehoe, who as president of Laurentian Energy Corp. oversaw the sale of the greenfield site from Laurentian to the CBRM, essentially answered “no” to both those questions, claiming the disposal field berm was extended too far for the amount of seabed material dredged. If that’s true, did the disposal field have to be as big as it is?

In his letter, Wooder basically says that the disposal field as it exists will save a future developer $25 million. But if some party is interested in developing the site, will they be on the hook for millions more because the disposal field’s predetermined area was unnecessarily large?

We’ll keep digging.


... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/Opinion/Editorial/2012-09-15/article-3075752/Filling-in-the-blanks/1)

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There was quite a lot of activity going on while I was home. I was actually surprised by more than a few things.

Planned/Approved
Sydney River interceptor sewer
Lingan rd interceptor sewer
Whitney pier interceptor sewer
Ashby/pier fire station

Subdivisions
Victoria Heights (New Victoria)
Westmount Heights (Braemar Dr)
Mariner estates (Westmount)
Ridgevale Dr (Westmount) subdivision
Cossit Heights subdivision (Sydney)
Archibald Avenue (Sydney) subdivision
Sydney Mines subdivision
Hampton Estates (Howie Centre)
Silverwood Estates (Howie Centre)
Howie Center subdivision (Dalton Dr?)
New Aberdeen (Glace Bay) "sustainable" subdivision
Subdivision beside Seaside Cable
The Village @ CBU site clearing done (this one was a huge surprise to me that it was still going, but it sounds like a sure thing now)

Under Construction
McDonald Ford Grand Lake Road
Hwy 125 twinning
New Waterford WWTP (nearly completed)
Coke ovens remediation
North pond solidification
South pond park u/c
Shannon school of business u/c (now completed and opened as per CB Post story)
Sydney shopping centre renovations
Cape breton shopping plaza renovations
Ben Eion marina u/c
Lingan rd extension to ashby
Airport renovations (started after my trip ended)

Recently completed (since December trip)
Verschuren csee
Hampton by Hilton (Membertou)
Parkland Estates (Shannex)

Now some development related pictures from the trip...
Shannon School of Business (CBU)
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MacDonald Ford
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Verschuren Centre (CSEE)
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CBU signs agreement with China Synfuels

Published on September 17, 2012

SYDNEY — Officials with Cape Breton University have signed a memorandum of understanding with China Synfuels.

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The MOU establishes a framework for CBU and China Synfuels to develop a collaboration agreement that will lead to the establishment of a Synfuels research and development laboratory at the Verschuren Centre for Sustainability in Energy and the Environment. It is intended to explore the possibilities for developing joint research programs and collaborations and foster a strong working relationship and partnership toward energy security through collaborative efforts on the commercialization of synthetic fuels.

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Cape Breton University was the first Canadian university to open its own office in Beijing in 2007.


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This September file photo of the southern portion of the contained disposal field, which was made from materials dredged from the bottom of Sydney harbour, shows one of two large bodies of water on the site. Steve Wadden - Cape Breton Post (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-09-18/article-3078144/Dredging-project-went-as-planned%3A-Sydney-Ports-Corp/1)

Dredging project went as planned: Sydney Ports Corp

Published on September 18, 2012
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SYDNEY — The Sydney Ports Corp. said Tuesday the $37-million Sydney harbour dredging project was completed to engineered specifications that required the navigational channel to be a minimum depth of 16.5 metres.

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In a statement, Sydney Ports Corp. treasurer Aubrey Rogers said “independent surveys have confirmed the depth of the navigational channel and that the elevations within the (contained disposal field) are at a minimum elevation of 1.4 metres above high-tide levels for Sydney harbour.”

He indicated the two large pools of water that formed on the disposal field earlier this year, causing the drowning of two deer, were the result of rainwater accumulation and surface runoff from the greenfield site.

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This was part of the original project design, with the understanding private-sector investment would be needed to complete the “build-out” before construction of a container terminal could begin, he added.

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Clarke to seek greater transparency on port development file

Published on September 20, 2012
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SYDNEY — Residents will get a better view of the marketing strategy for the greenfield site as the future container terminal location under a municipal government led by Cecil Clarke, the mayoralty candidate said Thursday in outlining his port development platform.

Clarke is calling for greater transparency on the port development file by making all reports, documents and other correspondence on port issues, in particular the marketing of the municipally owned greenfield site, public at the Cape Breton Regional Municipality Civic Centre and posted to the CBRM’s website.

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There’s been speculation that as many as eight different groups are interested in developing the property, however nothing has been disclosed to the public at this point.

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Clarke said he’ll work in an “open and transparent manner” to achieve consensus on a port governance model with council, the Sydney Ports Corp., and all port-related companies, and the senior levels of government to create jobs and new investment.

Opportunities for the port such as expanding economic opportunities to increase commercial traffic through Marine Atlantic, strengthen relationships to benefit from the national shipbuilding strategy, and pursuing the extension of the Sydney Marine Terminal pier to allow more than one cruise ship to dock at the same time would also be examined.

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Clarke’s idea of developing consensus on a port governance structure may allow critics to charge that he really doesn’t favour community control of the port, Urbaniak said.

It could indicate to Clarke’s detractors that he may permit other levels of government or exploitative investors to push the port in a different direction, he added.

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Local benefits key for candidates on port development

Published on September 21, 2012

By Nancy King - Cape Breton Post

SYDNEY — Maximizing local benefits will be the key concern in future development of the port of Sydney, two candidates for mayor of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality say.

In light of Cecil Clarke’s release this week of his platform on port development, The Post contacted the three remaining candidates in the mayoral race for their views on how future work at the port should proceed. Candidates Rankin MacSween and Wilf Isaac agreed to grant interviews. Elizabeth Barrie underwent jaw surgery last week and declined an interview but provided a written statement. The remaining candidate, Glenn Jessome, did not respond to an email requesting comment Friday.

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Isaac said the most important issue around port development is that control over the asset remains in the CBRM’s hands. The mayor and council also must make sure residents of the region are fully informed as to what is taking place, he added.

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He stressed that he is talking about the harbour as a whole and not solely as home to a potential container terminal, noting there hasn’t been enough attention given to the need to add a second cruise ship berth.

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MacSween said he believed strongly all of the steps that have led to this point would be accomplished and he believes just as strongly the container terminal will become a reality.

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MacSween noted the CBRM was the first level of government to commit to funding the dredging, which he called an act of courage. He added he wants to ensure the entire community benefits from port development, not just a few.

Barrie provided to the Post a statement on port development, which she called the port a huge waste of taxpayers’ dollars.

“To expect multi-millions more of the taxpayers dollars to finish the port is ludicrous,” she wrote. “The dredging has left part of our harbour inaccessible. To finish the port to completion would over burden the citizens of the CBRM.”

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Barrie obviously didn't get the memo about the port development being financed by private developers...:rolleyes:

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Mike Clarke, left, and Phil Musgrave, participants in New Deal Community Centre’s job creation program, work on the construction of large garbage bins for the Clifford Street housing units. Julie Collins - Cape Breton Post (http://www.capebretonpost.com/Living/2012-09-23/article-3081594/Local-non-profit-groups-benefit-from-job-creation-program/1)


Local non-profit groups benefit from job creation program

Published on September 23, 2012
Julie Collins RSS Feed

SYDNEY MINES — Workers with New Deal Community Centre’s job creation program are busy with projects in several locations on the Northside, including the Clifford Street community office in North Sydney.

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The job creation program provides funding for labour for renovations for non-profit organizations, allowing unemployed participants to gain valuable work skills while organizations get necessary work done for the cost of materials.

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Finalists announced for business excellence awards

Published on September 28, 2012

SYDNEY — The achievements of local businesses and entrepreneurs will be recognized when the 2012 Excellence in Business Awards are handed out next month.

The Sydney and Area Chamber of Commerce announced the award finalists in 13 categories, Friday.

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Clink link for finalists.


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CBU partners with hotel group on new program

Published on September 28, 2012

SYDNEY — Cape Breton University will be home to the first InterContinental Hotels Group Academy in Canada.

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announced the partnership with CBU, Friday at CBU in Sydney.

Through training and mentoring, IHG academies around the world assist people in becoming skilled hospitality workers.

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Onni Nordman prepares “Babysitter: Flopsy, Mopsy & Autopsy” at Timeless Moments on Charlotte Street. His video art was part of Lumiére on Saturday. Greg McNeil - Cape Breton Post (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-09-30/article-3086836/Artists-take-to-streets-for-Lumiere-art-festival/1)

Artists take to streets for Lumiére art festival
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Published on September 30, 2012
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SYDNEY — People crowded Charlotte Street on Saturday evening for the latest offerings from Cape Breton’s art community.

The second annual Lumiére featured artistic fields from visual art and fine craft, to mixed media, sculptures, photography, music, theatre, and film. It is estimated that about 2,500 people attended.

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Biomass plant ready to break ground next spring

Published on October 4, 2012

By Nancy King Cape Breton Post

BADDECK — Cape Breton Explorations’ CEO says they will be ready to break ground next spring on a $36-million, six-megawatt biomass plant in the Harbourside Commercial Park.

Luciano Lisi announced his company’s plans during the Cape Breton Partnership’s investment summit in Baddeck Thursday. He said the financing for the project is already in place.

It is to be built on a six-acre property in the park.

The traditional method is to burn biomass in a boiler to generate steam to turn a steam turbine generator. Lisi’s project would use the gasification method and would involve the use of two anaerobic digesters to generate methane gas.

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UARB to review Muskrat Falls project

Published on October 5, 2012
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HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government has released new regulations that will allow the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board to look at the merits of the province’s portion of the Muskrat Falls hydroelectric project.

The so-called Maritime Link, a 180-kilometre subsea cable linking Newfoundland and Lingan in Cape Breton, has been estimated to cost $1.2 billion.

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Maintenance enforcement office to open by end of March

Published on October 8, 2012
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NEW WATERFORD — The Department of Justice’s maintenance enforcement department office in New Waterford is expected to be up and running by the end of March.

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He said some staff who transferred from other government departments are now being trained in the Sydney area for the maintenance enforcement department.

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Tar ponds and coke ovens project receives award

Published on October 10, 2012
Staff ~ The Cape Breton Post RSS Feed

SYDNEY — The Sydney tar ponds and coke ovens remediation project has received a top award for excellence in brownfield redevelopment.

The Canadian Urban Institute’s annual Brownie Awards were handed out Oct. 4, at the Sheraton on the Falls in Niagra Falls, Ont.

The Sydney project received the best overall award for its significant impact on the local economy.

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Cape Breton Screaming Eagles hockey player Kyle Farrell, left, suited up in a Hockey Canada jersey during a press conference on Friday announcing that Cape Breton will host the 2014 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge. Farrell is a past participant of the event. (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-10-12/article-3098626/Cape-Breton-to-host-World-Under-17-Hockey-Challenge/1)

Cape Breton to host World Under-17 Hockey Challenge

Published on October 12, 2012

By Greg McNeil - Cape Breton Post

SYDNEY — Hockey’s best and brightest young players are coming to Cape Breton to compete for the 2014 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge.

Considered one of Hockey Canada’s signature events, the competition will bring all-star teams of 15 and 16-year-old players from around the world to compete against five Canadian entries at rinks in Sydney, North Sydney and Port Hawkesbury from Dec. 28, 2013 until Jan. 4, 2014.

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CBU overall enrolment up this year
International student numbers jump more than 17 per cent

Published on October 15, 2012


SYDNEY — An increase in full-time enrolment this year at Cape Breton University comes as no surprise to Keith Brown, the school’s vice-president external.

Brown said Monday that some 10 years of concentrated marketing by the school are paying off as enrolment jumped this year by 4.6 per cent, with the largest percentage increase coming from international students whose numbers this year shot up 17.6 per cent.

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CBU receives nearly $230,000 to build new language lab

Published on October 16, 2012
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SYDNEY — Cape Breton University has been awarded almost $230,000 to construct a new lab to study emotion, cognition and human language development.

The funding comes from the Canada Foundation for Innovation and the provincial government. Each contributed $114,895 to the project. Additional support will be provided to bring the total value of the project to more than $287,000.

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Adrian White, right, executive director of the Sydney and Area Chamber of Commerce, signs a memorandum of understanding while Nova Scotia Community College Marconi campus principal Dave MacLean looks on Tuesday. Steve Wadden - Cape Breton Post (http://www.capebretonpost.com/Business/2012-10-16/article-3101048/Chamber-and-Marconi-campus-sign-training-agreement/1)

Chamber and Marconi campus sign training agreement

Published on October 16, 2012
Greg McNeil RSS Feed

SYDNEY — An agreement between Nova Scotia Community College Marconi campus and the Sydney and Area Chamber of Commerce will give area businesses access to the expertise of the college.

The memorandum of understanding signed Tuesday will see the campus actively partner with small- and medium-sized businesses to provide them with specific training opportunities.

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Owen Fitzgerald, second from right, executive director of the Unama’ki Economic Benefits Office in Membertou was a guest speaker at the 2012 Aboriginal Entrepreneurs Conference in Ottawa this week. He’s show with, from left, Kelley Lendsay, president of Aboriginal Human Resource Council, Mike McAloon, vice-president, Irving Shipbuilding, and Sara Filbee, assistant deputy minister of Aboriginal Affairs. Submitted by Owen Fitzgerald (http://www.capebretonpost.com/Business/2012-10-16/article-3101050/Fitzgerald-touts-Membertou%26rsquos-success-at-Ottawa-conference/1)

Fitzgerald touts Membertou’s success at Ottawa conference

Published on October 16, 2012

SYDNEY — Owen Fitzgerald used several opportunities as a guest speaker at the 2012 Aboriginal Entrepreneurs Conference to tell the Unama’ki success story and to look for new opportunities for Cape Breton’s First Nations communities.

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The conference in Ottawa attracted more than 400 participants from across Canada and highlighted the role aboriginal people and businesses are playing in the economic development of Canada.

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Cecil Clarke, Cape Breton Regional Municipality mayor-elect, delivers his victory speech during a celebration at his election headquarters in Sydney on Saturday night. Steve Wadden - Cape Breton Post (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Elections/2012-10-21/article-3104382/Clarkes-quick-commanding-win-a-surprise/1)

Clarke’s quick, commanding win a surprise

Published on October 21, 2012
Chris Shannon RSS Feed

SYDNEY — Cecil Clarke’s large, convincing win in Saturday’s contest for the mayoralty of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality took at least one fervent observer by surprise.

From the moment the electronic advance polling numbers were released at 7:01 p.m., it became apparent a Clarke victory would be decided early on in the evening.

Fifteen minutes after the polls had closed, CBC declared Clarke the winner.

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Prove my suspicions wrong Cecil...:sly:

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Cecil Clarke is congratulated by John Morgan at his campaign headquarters. (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Elections/2012-10-22/article-3105064/Clarke-sets-date-for-swearingin-ceremony/1)

Clarke sets date for swearing-in ceremony

Published on October 22, 2012
Chris Shannon RSS Feed

SYDNEY — Cecil Clarke began the transition to the mayor’s office Monday by setting the date for the new council’s swearing-in ceremony, in consultation with the chief administrative officer and municipal clerk.

It will take place on Nov. 5. A time and location have yet to be determined.

Clarke spent much of the day meeting with municipal staff and setting up private one-on-one sessions with the dozen councillors elected Saturday.

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Clarke chats with Dexter about CBRM

Published on October 23, 2012
Chris Shannon RSS Feed

SYDNEY — It may have been an informal conversation Tuesday, but Cecil Clarke managed to bend Premier Darrell Dexter’s ear on issues important to the Cape Breton Regional Municipality.

Clarke, CBRM mayor-elect, told Dexter he wants to discuss needs specific to the municipality.

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Among Clarke’s plans to rejuvenate economic development in the CBRM is the adoption of a charter similar to one the Halifax Regional Municipality has.

Right now, many of the CBRM’s requests to the province are negotiated, along with all other Nova Scotia municipalities excluding the HRM, through the Union of Nova Scotia Municipalities.

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Sydney company moving ahead with wireless services

Published on October 24, 2012

SYDNEY — A Sydney company says it is moving ahead with offering wireless Internet, telephone and television services after being in trials with the technology for several years.

Walcam Communications, a partnership of Sydney businessmen Tim Walker and Frank Campbell, said it recently received the certificate of conformity for the commercial rights to the technology.

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Techlink expands gaming system across the U.S.

Published on October 24, 2012

SYDNEY — A Sydney-based gaming developer is expanding its technology further into the United States.

Techlink Entertainment announced Tuesday that the Ohio Lottery has granted the company a licence to provide video lottery terminals in the state of Ohio.

The licence comes on the heels of announcements of the company’s gaming licence and subsequent contract for placement of VLTs in South Dakota.

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Mayflower Mall seeing renovations, new stores

Published on October 25, 2012

SYDNEY — New renovations and new stores are expected to increase traffic and bring new jobs to the Mayflower Mall.

The largest mall in Cape Breton is in the midst of the fourth stage of its renovation plan that will see the replacement of flooring from Mayflower Dental Centre through to the food court. New ceilings and a skylight are also part of that plan.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/Business/2012-10-25/article-3107533/Mayflower-Mall-seeing-renovations-new-stores/1)

Best Buy Mobility recently opened as the first of five new stores to come to the shopping mall. Boathouse, Bootlegger, Bizou and Quilts Etc. will open their doors shortly.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/Business/2012-10-25/article-3107533/Mayflower-Mall-seeing-renovations-new-stores/1)

Bentley is also expanding into a larger shopping space and other new store announcements are expected shortly that will make the mall almost completely leased for the first time in 10 years.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/Business/2012-10-25/article-3107533/Mayflower-Mall-seeing-renovations-new-stores/1)


http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-10-25/article-3107700/Membertou-builds-first-house-under-First-Nations-fund/1

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Membertou was the first First Nation in Canada to build a new home, shown in photo, using the First Nations Market Housing Fund’s credit enhancement fund. Erin Pottie - Cape Breton Post (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-10-25/article-3107700/Membertou-builds-first-house-under-First-Nations-fund/1)

Membertou builds first house under First Nations fund

Published on October 25, 2012
Erin Pottie RSS Feed

MEMBERTOU — Membertou is once again leading the way for First Nations communities.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-10-25/article-3107700/Membertou-builds-first-house-under-First-Nations-fund/1)

Membertou was the first First Nation in Canada to build a new home using the fund’s credit enhancement program and is the first First Nation community to complete a renovation through the fund.

In 2002, Membertou also became the first aboriginal government in the world to become ISO 9001 certified.

Membertou policy co-ordinator Jennifer Martin said that while only one new house has been financed by the fund, more construction is already underway.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-10-25/article-3107700/Membertou-builds-first-house-under-First-Nations-fund/1)

In 1980, Membertou had 65 acres and as many houses. Today, it has more than 500 acres and 322 housing units, while its population has grown from just over 300 to almost 1,300.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-10-25/article-3107700/Membertou-builds-first-house-under-First-Nations-fund/1)

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http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-10-27/article-3108728/Ottawa-funds-marina%2C-ski-hill-developments-in-Ben-Eoin/1

Ottawa funds marina, ski hill developments in Ben Eoin

Published on October 27, 2012

BEN EOIN — Enterprise Cape Breton Corp. will provide a $4-million grant toward the Ben Eoin marina development, which is intended to further enhance the area’s status as a four-season recreation complex.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-10-27/article-3108728/Ottawa-funds-marina%2C-ski-hill-developments-in-Ben-Eoin/1)

Ben Eoin Marina Ltd. is completing construction of a full-service marina facility at Ben Eoin consisting of 74 berths and related infrastructure for both local and visiting boaters. The marina will offer a complete range of services including docking, fuel, pump-out, water, power, laundry, washrooms, showers and general boating supplies.

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http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-10-28/article-3108874/Feds%2C-province-announce-new-look-for-remediated-tar-ponds-site/1

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Sydney Tar Ponds Agency

The aerial image is a rendering of what the former south and north ponds will look like once remediation is complete. Several sports fields, recreation space including an area for skating, and outdoor concert venue will be some of the features of the former tar ponds and coke ovens site. Work to complete this part of the project is expected to be finished by August 2013. (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-10-28/article-3108874/Feds%2C-province-announce-new-look-for-remediated-tar-ponds-site/1)

Feds, province announce new look for remediated tar ponds site

Published on October 28, 2012
Chris Shannon RSS Feed

$400M project to be wrapped up in March 2014

SYDNEY — The federal government and the province will be spending $17 million to transform a remediated Sydney tar ponds and coke ovens site into several outdoor recreational areas.

A new park, sports field, outdoor concert stage, pedestrian bridges, and trails will be some of the new features on the 97 hectares of former industrial land.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-10-28/article-3108874/Feds%2C-province-announce-new-look-for-remediated-tar-ponds-site/1)

Edit: Here's the pdf with the site plan! (http://tarpondscleanup.ca/upload/1350652479Tar%20Ponds%20Future%20Use%20Site%20Plan%20NEW.pdf)


http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-10-28/article-3108844/Denny-re-elected-Eskasoni-chief-with-65-per-cent-of-the-vote/1

Denny re-elected Eskasoni chief with 65 per cent of the vote

Published on October 28, 2012
Staff ~ The Cape Breton Post RSS Feed

ESKASONI — The largest Mi’kmaq First Nation in Atlantic Canada re-elected its popular chief Leroy Denny in band council elections held Friday.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-10-28/article-3108844/Denny-re-elected-Eskasoni-chief-with-65-per-cent-of-the-vote/1)

Of the 1,943 ballots cast for chief, Denny received 1,266 votes – 65 per cent of the popular vote and more than double the number of votes cast for his closest opponent.

Thomas George Poulette won 556 votes, while third place finisher Dale Dennis had 121 votes

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-10-28/article-3108844/Denny-re-elected-Eskasoni-chief-with-65-per-cent-of-the-vote/1)


http://www.capebretonpost.com/Business/2012-10-28/article-3108999/Finance-minister-has-words-of-praise-for-CBU/1

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Sister Margaret Harquail and her nephew, federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty, pose after the garden space between the Verschuren Centre for Sustainability in Energy and the Environment and the Shannon School of Business was officially named Harquail Gardens in her honour. She played a key role in the early days of the university. (http://www.capebretonpost.com/Business/2012-10-28/article-3108999/Finance-minister-has-words-of-praise-for-CBU/1)

Finance minister has words of praise for CBU

Published on October 28, 2012

By Nancy King - Cape Breton Post

SYDNEY — Entrepreneurship and business education will be key to Cape Breton’s continued economic transition, federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty says.

Flaherty was in Cape Breton Saturday to hold an economic roundtable with officials from Cape Breton University’s Shannon School of Business as well as local business leaders. He also took part in a ceremony honouring his aunt, who played a key role in the early days of the university.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/Business/2012-10-28/article-3108999/Finance-minister-has-words-of-praise-for-CBU/1)

Flaherty noted the campus building that now houses the Shannon School of Business was constructed using entirely private-sector funds, which he called impressive.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/Business/2012-10-28/article-3108999/Finance-minister-has-words-of-praise-for-CBU/1)

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http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-10-29/article-3109747/Best-cruise-ship-season-ever%2C-says-Sydney-Port-Corp./1

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A tourist aboard the cruise ship Seven Seas Navigator takes photographs along the Esplanade in Sydney on Monday. Steve Wadden - Cape Breton Post (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-10-29/article-3109747/Best-cruise-ship-season-ever%2C-says-Sydney-Port-Corp./1)

Best cruise ship season ever, says Sydney Port Corp.

Published on October 29, 2012
Nancy King RSS Feed


SYDNEY — This season was the best ever for cruise ship business at the port of Sydney, the manager of cruise marketing and development for the Sydney Port Corp. says.

There were 60 visits by cruise ships scheduled, with only two to date cancelled due to poor weather, Bernadette MacNeil said. Last year, 10 visits were cancelled due to poor weather.

This season was due to come to a close Monday. Now, however, it is expected to end Wednesday when the Emerald Princess, which postponed its scheduled Monday stop due to weather, is expected to be in port.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-10-29/article-3109747/Best-cruise-ship-season-ever%2C-says-Sydney-Port-Corp./1)

Another priority will be to continue to work toward development of a second cruise ship berth for the port, MacNeil said.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-10-29/article-3109747/Best-cruise-ship-season-ever%2C-says-Sydney-Port-Corp./1)


http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-10-29/article-3109551/Revised-cost-estimates-on-Muskrat-Falls-hydroelectric-project-coming-Tuesday/1

Revised cost estimates on Muskrat Falls hydroelectric project coming Tuesday

Published on October 29, 2012

ST. JOHN’S, N.L. (CP) — The government of Newfoundland and Labrador will release revised cost estimates for the proposed Muskrat Falls hydroelectric project on Tuesday.

When the government announced an agreement two years ago to proceed with the development, it estimated it would cost $6.2 billion.

But Premier Kathy Dunderdale has recently said the updated cost estimates will be higher.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-10-29/article-3109551/Revised-cost-estimates-on-Muskrat-Falls-hydroelectric-project-coming-Tuesday/1)



http://www.capebretonpost.com/Business/2012-10-29/article-3109786/Store-caters-to-native-crafters/1

Store caters to native crafters
Sisters open Wells Craft Supply in Membertou

Published on October 29, 2012


MEMBERTOU — Native crafters who have had to order supplies online or travel to shop in other communities now have an outlet closer to home.

Earlier this month, sisters Lynn and Dawn Wells opened Wells Craft Supply, which is located at the Membertou Trade and Convention Centre. It offers all manner of beads, feathers and other supplies needed to make traditional native crafts.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/Business/2012-10-29/article-3109786/Store-caters-to-native-crafters/1)

The shop also stocks some jewelry and native crafts that it can sell to visitors to the convention centre, something Lynn said she hopes to expand.


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http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-10-30/article-3110737/Municipality-wants-to-see-if-ferry-idea-holds-water/1

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Coun. Ray Paruch, chair of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality’s active transportation committee, looks out over Sydney harbour Tuesday. The municipality has issued a request for proposals for a study into the feasibility of establishing a ferry to shuttle pedestrians and cyclists across Sydney harbour. Steve Wadden - Cape Breton Post (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-10-30/article-3110737/Municipality-wants-to-see-if-ferry-idea-holds-water/1)

Municipality wants to see if ferry idea holds water

Published on October 30, 2012
Nancy King RSS Feed

SYDNEY — The Cape Breton Regional Municipality has issued a request for proposals for a study into the feasibility of establishing a ferry to shuttle pedestrians and cyclists across Sydney harbour.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-10-30/article-3110737/Municipality-wants-to-see-if-ferry-idea-holds-water/1)

Paruch said he believes the study could cost about $30,000, with about half of that amount coming from the CBRM.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-10-30/article-3110737/Municipality-wants-to-see-if-ferry-idea-holds-water/1)

The service could possibly leave from the Dobson Yacht Club in Westmount to the civic centre in Sydney, which Paruch said is a distance of about seven kilometres.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-10-30/article-3110737/Municipality-wants-to-see-if-ferry-idea-holds-water/1)

The study would also examine if the project would be a private or public venture, or a combination of the two, he said.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-10-30/article-3110737/Municipality-wants-to-see-if-ferry-idea-holds-water/1)

^I would love to see this happen and hopefully be successful enough to expand to a park-and-ride on the Westmount side with a transit-hub connection on the Sydney side. The ferry would come in very handy when the Sydney River bridge gets replaced, which judging from the tone of the NSTIR rep in the last news story about it, is likely to happen sooner rather than later. Also I think the locations for the terminals are pretty much spot on, and likely wouldn't move too far on either side if new terminals are ever needed for the service in the future.
Westmount (~3500 to 4000 population suburb) currently has no transit connection to Sydney, and neither does Coxheath (~2500 to 3000) though this plan would not help Coxheath commuters. On a related note, TCB needs to look into the viability of routes for suburban commuters.


http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-10-30/article-3110237/Muskrat-Falls-remains-viable-despite-12-billion-hike-in-costs-premier-says/1

Muskrat Falls remains viable despite $1.2 billion hike in costs, premier says

Published on October 30, 2012

ST. JOHN’S, N.L. (CP) — The proposed Muskrat Falls hydroelectric project remains the most viable option to meet Newfoundland and Labrador’s future energy needs, Premier Kathy Dunderdale said Tuesday even as her government raised its capital cost estimates for the development by $1.2 billion.

The megaproject in Labrador is now forecast to cost $7.4 billion, up from the $6.2 billion the government believed it would cost when it announced plans two years ago to build it.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-10-30/article-3110237/Muskrat-Falls-remains-viable-despite-12-billion-hike-in-costs-premier-says/1)

But Emera’s cost to fund a subsea transmission link to bring power to Nova Scotia has not been updated and is expected to exceed $1.2 billion.


... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-10-30/article-3110237/Muskrat-Falls-remains-viable-despite-12-billion-hike-in-costs-premier-says/1)

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Going to get around to a full update later this week (hopefully), but for now I just wanted to mention that Google Streetview has finally released images beyond the few highways they had before, most if not all of Sydney (and possibly CBRM) is covered now. Haven't had a chance to look closely yet, but noticed the greater coverage and wanted to pass it on.

In Mayflower news, new retailers include Bootlegger, Boathouse, Quilts Etc, and Bizou are all open or opening soon. :cheers:

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Partial catch-up. Definitely won't finish tonight but here's some of it.

http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-10-31/article-3111076/Muskrat-Falls-cheaper-than-wind-power%3A-study/1

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TC Media

Muskrat Falls (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-10-31/article-3111076/Muskrat-Falls-cheaper-than-wind-power%3A-study/1)

Muskrat Falls cheaper than wind power: study

Published on October 31, 2012
The Canadian Press ~ staff The Cape Breton Post RSS Feed


ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — An arm’s length study says that using large-scale wind power for Newfoundland and Labrador’s future energy needs would cost much more than Muskrat Falls.

The study by Manitoba Hydro International says wind and thermal energy generation would cost about $3.5 billion more over 50 years than the proposed Labrador hydroelectric development.

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http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-11-02/article-3113318/Companies-told-to-register-for-contract-work/1

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Steve Wadden - Cape Breton Post

Sen. Michael MacDonald, centre, speaks with Owen Fitzgerald, left, and Alex Paul of the Unama’ki Economic Benefits Office after a meeting regarding the $33-billion-plus navy shipbuilding contract. (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-11-02/article-3113318/Companies-told-to-register-for-contract-work/1)

Companies told to register for contract work

Published on November 2, 2012

SYDNEY — Cape Breton companies hoping to cash in on the $33-billion-plus navy shipbuilding contract were offered a simple piece of advice Friday: sign up or lose out.

That was a central message delivered during a supplier development information session held at the Membertou Trade and Convention Centre.

Halifax's Irving Shipbuilding and Vancouver's Seaspan Marine were awarded the federal contract last year to build a total of 28 combat and non-combat vessels for the navy. Both contracts, plus another $2 billion for smaller vessels, which has yet to be awarded, are expected to reach over $35 billion.

Participants at the Membertou session were told that in order to have their companies considered in the supplier chain, they first have to register with Irving.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-11-02/article-3113318/Companies-told-to-register-for-contract-work/1)


http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-11-02/article-3113328/Cape-Breton-companies-receive-funding-through-voucher-program/1

Cape Breton companies receive funding through voucher program

Published on November 2, 2012

By Laura Jean Grant - Cape Breton Post

SYDNEY — Three Cape Breton companies are among 46 from across Nova Scotia that have received funding through a provincial government productivity and innovation voucher program.

B.W. BioEnergy Incorporated, of Sydney, and Stomp Labs Inc., of Sydney, and 30 other companies have received first-tier vouchers, worth up to $15,000 for applied research, engineering services, prototyping, product design, field-testing and other help from Nova Scotia’s academic institutions.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-11-02/article-3113328/Cape-Breton-companies-receive-funding-through-voucher-program/1)

Stomp Labs Inc. is a musical instrument company catering to guitar players that focuses on effects pedals for electric guitars and accessories.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-11-02/article-3113328/Cape-Breton-companies-receive-funding-through-voucher-program/1)

Barrie Fiolek, president and CEO of B.W. BioEnergy Incorporated, said the voucher program funding will allow them to continue research they’ve been doing with Cape Breton University.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-11-02/article-3113328/Cape-Breton-companies-receive-funding-through-voucher-program/1)

The three-year-old company, with eight employees, works to research and develop reliable and cost-effective renewable energy sources from agri-biomass and biofiber harvested from Nova Scotia farms and woodlands. That work includes the production of wood-based renewable fuel sources such as wood pellets, wood chips, bio-oils, and SynGas, as well as various other green carbons.

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http://www.capebretonpost.com/Business/Atlantic-Business/2012-11-07/article-3116146/Master%26rsquo%3Bs-plan/1

Master’s plan
CBU MBA program profiled in major magazine

Published on November 7, 2012
Nancy King RSS Feed


SYDNEY — The director of Cape Breton University’s master’s of business administration program said its inclusion in a national listing by Canadian Business magazine is invaluable promotion for the program.

Each year, the magazine publishes a comprehensive guide to MBA programs, including profiles on selected universities and a number of stories, tables and image galleries. It was the fourth time in five years that CBU’s MBA made the guide.

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http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-11-13/article-3119941/Clarke-says-long-term-infrastructure-plans-needed/1

Clarke says long-term infrastructure plans needed

Published on November 13, 2012
Erin Pottie RSS Feed



SYDNEY — Cape Breton Regional Municipality Mayor Cecil Clarke agrees with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities that long-term plans must be ironed out with the federal government in order to deal with costly infrastructure needs.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-11-13/article-3119941/Clarke-says-long-term-infrastructure-plans-needed/1)

Among the recommendations is a 20-year plan to give cities the stability to sketch out infrastructure repairs and replacements, with five-year reviews to examine progress.

The Federation of Canadian Municipalities is also seeking renewal and improvement of the Gas Tax Fund and the Building Canada Fund and the prioritization of projects to meet new federal wastewater regulations.

It’s expected that federally imposed wastewater upgrades will cost the CBRM an estimated $400 million.

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http://www.capebretonpost.com/Business/2012-11-15/article-3121643/Information-sessions-held-on-major-Nova-Scotia-projects/1

Information sessions held on major Nova Scotia projects

Published on November 15, 2012


SYDNEY — Two sessions will be held to brief business owners, operators and entrepreneurs on three major projects that are expected to bring employment to Nova Scotia.

Enterprise Cape Breton Corp., along with the Cape Breton Partnership and the Sydney and Strait area chambers of commerce will host information sessions as part of a three-phase study of the opportunities for the Cape Breton and Mulgrave areas of the National Shipbuilding Program, the Muskrat Falls-Maritime Link and the Donkin Coal project.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/Business/2012-11-15/article-3121643/Information-sessions-held-on-major-Nova-Scotia-projects/1)


http://www.capebretonpost.com/Business/2012-11-15/article-3121645/Shannon-to-be-inducted-into-business-hall-of-fame/1

Shannon to be inducted into business hall of fame

Published on November 15, 2012

SYDNEY – The Atlantic Corporation and its subsidiary companies have announced that Joseph Shannon has been selected as a Canadian Business Hall of Fame inductee.

Shannon, president of Atlantic Corporation, has been in business since 1964.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/Business/2012-11-15/article-3121645/Shannon-to-be-inducted-into-business-hall-of-fame/1)

^If your neck of the woods has anything built by Shannex, this man owns it.

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http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-11-16/article-3121797/CBU-closing-in-on-new-president/1

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John Harker has agreed to stay on as president of CBU until March 31. (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-11-16/article-3121797/CBU-closing-in-on-new-president/1)

CBU closing in on new president

Published on November 16, 2012

Nancy King

SYDNEY — The search for the next president of Cape Breton University is nearing its end, the chair of the search committee says.

Rollie Thornhill said there has been a “very large” number of applicants, and he is also impressed with the quality of candidates interested in the position.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-11-16/article-3121797/CBU-closing-in-on-new-president/1)

President John Harker announced his intention to retire late last year. He has agreed to extend his time in the position until March 31, with an additional three-month extension also possible, if necessary.

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http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-11-18/article-3122720/Marine-Atlantic-opens-new-administration-building/1

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Marine Atlantic’s new administration building in the Northside Business Park, which also houses its warehousing department, is now open. Julie Collins - Cape Breton Post (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-11-18/article-3122720/Marine-Atlantic-opens-new-administration-building/1)

Marine Atlantic opens new administration building

Published on November 18, 2012
Julie Collins RSS Feed

NORTH SYDNEY — Marine Atlantic’s new administration building on Memorial Drive in the Northside Business Park is now open.

Larger than the former administration building on the terminal property, the size of the building allows for offices in one section, with a large warehousing space in the back.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-11-18/article-3122720/Marine-Atlantic-opens-new-administration-building/1)

Marine Atlantic has constructed a new stevedore building on the terminal property, which is now open.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-11-18/article-3122720/Marine-Atlantic-opens-new-administration-building/1)

Marine Atlantic is still doing design work on a proposed new terminal building for North Sydney.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-11-18/article-3122720/Marine-Atlantic-opens-new-administration-building/1)

“Not only are we looking at the removal of the old administration and stevedore buildings, we’ve expanded the marshalling yard on both the north and south ends of the terminal property and that is giving us some additional space as well.”

Marine Atlantic is also doing some work to renew infrastructure on one of the docks.

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http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/story/2012/12/18/ns-emera-maritime-link.html

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Muskrat Falls is the site of the proposed Lower Churchill Hydro Project. (Greg Locke/Reuters) (http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/story/2012/12/18/ns-emera-maritime-link.html)


$1.5B Maritime Link approved by Emera Inc.
Nova Scotia Power's parent company sanctions subsea cable project

CBC News

Posted: Dec 18, 2012 9:19 AM AT
Last Updated: Dec 18, 2012 11:23 AM AT


Nova Scotia Power's parent company has agreed to spend more than $1.5 billion to develop the Maritime Link, its portion of the Muskrat Falls hydroelectric project in Labrador.

The subsea cable is the largest investment Emera Inc. has ever made.

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Playing catch-up.

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Christopher Misch, vice-president of business development for Sun Country Highway, is shown charging up a fully electric 2012 Tesla Roadster at Membertou Market on Tuesday. Ken MacLeod - Cape Breton Post (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-11-20/article-3124518/Membertou-Market-site-of-island%26rsquo%3Bs-first-public-electric-vehicle-charging-station/1)

Membertou Market site of island’s first public electric vehicle charging station

Published on November 20, 2012
Ken MacLeod RSS Feed

MEMBERTOU — Cape Breton’s first public electric vehicle charging station is up and running at Membertou Market, and for the next 12 months motorists will be able to recharge their vehicles for free.

Admittedly, that should be a rare sight for the time being. But while there are only a handful of private electric cars in the province, about 50 in the entire country and 2,500 worldwide, an increasing awareness of the need for sustainable and clean energy should lead to the electric car becoming the wave of the motoring future, said Christopher Misch, vice-president of business development for charger installer Sun Country Highway.

... (www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-11-20/article-3124518/Membertou-Market-site-of-island%26rsquo%3Bs-first-public-electric-vehicle-charging-station/1)

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Steve Wadden - Cape Breton Post
Doug Milburn, from right, cofounder and director of sales and marketing at Protocase, talks to employees Stephen Manning and Darren Piercey about the state-of-the-art capabilities of Protocase’s new computerized, directional bending machine. The machine is housed in the company’s expansion building, which just finished its first week of full production since being built. (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-11-25/article-3127238/Protocase-adds-new-equipment%2C-expands/1)

Protocase adds new equipment, expands

Published on November 25, 2012
Staff ~ The Cape Breton Post RSS Feed

SYDNEY — Production is already underway inside the new manufacturing plant for Protocase Ltd. in Sydney’s Harbourside Commercial Park.

Situated near the company’s main headquarters, the new plant contains a complete manufacturing cell that can cut, form, weld, and finish sheet metal and turn it into a fully-finished, custom enclosure in a matter of hours.

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http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-11-30/article-3131633/Ben-Eoin-marina-will-belong-to-ECBC/1

Ben Eoin marina will belong to ECBC
‘We have to look at the overall project and what it’s going to bring to Cape Breton’


Published on November 30, 2012

SYDNEY — Taxpayer money spent on a Ben Eoin marina is protected through the ownership arrangement with the project proponent, says an Enterprise Cape Breton Corp. official.

Gerard Shaw, ECBC director general of property development, said the Crown corporation will own the facility and lease it to a community group.

Last month, ECBC announced it will provide a $4-million grant toward the Ben Eoin marina development, which is intended to further enhance the area’s status as a four-season recreation complex. The total cost of the project is $4.8 million. Ben Eoin is also home to The Lakes golf course and Ski Ben Eoin.

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Jacques Cote of Velo Cape Breton cycles past the Ferry Street bridge in Sydney on Friday. Steve Wadden - Cape Breton Post (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-12-02/article-3132049/Velo-says-tar-ponds-agency-backpedalled-on-bike-park-plan/1)

Velo says tar ponds agency backpedalled on bike park plan

Published on December 2, 2012
Greg McNeil RSS Feed

SYDNEY — The remediated Sydney tar ponds site will include a bicycle park, but it’s not the park people advocating for the facility were hoping for.

Velo Cape Breton wanted a bicycle safety park on a flat area of land, complete with a training area and a building to house classrooms and equipment.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-12-02/article-3132049/Velo-says-tar-ponds-agency-backpedalled-on-bike-park-plan/1)

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http://www.capebretonpost.com/Business/Atlantic-Business/2012-12-02/article-3131939/Tar-ponds-work-progressing-on-south-pond/1

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Heavy machines push around topsoil on the Sydney Tar Ponds site.Steve Wadden - Cape Breton Post (http://www.capebretonpost.com/Business/Atlantic-Business/2012-12-02/article-3131939/Tar-ponds-work-progressing-on-south-pond/1)

Tar ponds work progressing on south pond

Published on December 2, 2012

SYDNEY — Excavators combed through large piles of top soil attracting attention this past week at the Sydney tar ponds remediation project, but the machines were intentionally uncovering dirt as part of future use plans for the remediation.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/Business/Atlantic-Business/2012-12-02/article-3131939/Tar-ponds-work-progressing-on-south-pond/1)

Burke said the piles of dirt are yet another sign that the future use aspect of the project is taking shape.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/Business/Atlantic-Business/2012-12-02/article-3131939/Tar-ponds-work-progressing-on-south-pond/1)

A playground and splash pad for kids, as well as parking lots will also follow.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/Business/Atlantic-Business/2012-12-02/article-3131939/Tar-ponds-work-progressing-on-south-pond/1)

There are already many green aspects to the former industrial site and people are starting to take notice. Burke said the fences are down near Intercolonial Street and people are starting to walk their dogs there, which coincidentally, will become a dog park in the near future.

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Chad Crawley of Nordlys Environmental uses water to control dust while a special concrete formula is mixed with sludge at the Sydney tar ponds site Thursday. Steve Wadden - Cape Breton Post (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-12-13/article-3140074/Sedimental-journey/1)

Sedimental journey
Tar ponds cleanup coming to end with solidification and stabilization of last contaminated soil

Published on December 13, 2012
Greg McNeil RSS Feed


SYDNEY — The final contaminated sediments at the Sydney tar ponds site have been encased in cement, pushing the $400-million remediation project closer to completion.

Capping of the north pond will follow the final solidification and stabilization to prepare the site for future use programs like parks, walking trails and sports fields before the scheduled 2014 completion of the project.

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A real estate sign is seen in a Sydney neighbourhood Monday. Steve Wadden - Cape Breton Post (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-12-17/article-3142215/Housing-sales-up-slightly/1)

Housing sales up slightly

Published on December 17, 2012


SYDNEY — Housing sales in Cape Breton were up slightly from September to November, compared to 2011, according to data released by the Nova Scotia Association of Realtors through its Multiple Listing Service system.


Sales in Cape Breton were up by 1.2 per cent during the period, while listings were up by seven per cent. Prices in the region were up by 0.2 per cent. The average price increased by 0.2 per cent.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-12-17/article-3142215/Housing-sales-up-slightly/1)

Provincially, sales dropped by just under 12 per cent while listings increased by less than four per cent. Most regions were less active than the same three-month period last year, keeping the average price of a home in Nova Scotia at affordable levels and well below the national average.

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http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-12-20/article-3145044/Container-terminal-offers-expected-by-end-of-February/1

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Sydney harbour (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-12-20/article-3145044/Container-terminal-offers-expected-by-end-of-February/1)

Container terminal offers expected by end of February

Published on December 20, 2012
Erin Pottie RSS Feed

SYDNEY — The Cape Breton Regional Municipality is expected to know by the end of February whether it will receive an offer to develop a large-scale container terminal in Sydney harbour.

In late summer, CBRM managers changed the design of a proposed shipping hub at the Sydney port to make the project more efficient.

An initial plan for the site called for two terminals with a total of eight berths.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2012-12-20/article-3145044/Container-terminal-offers-expected-by-end-of-February/1)

Edit - from business section

http://www.capebretonpost.com/Business/Atlantic-Business/2012-12-20/article-3144918/Locally-developed-product-helps-find-minerals-in-Saskatchewan/1

Locally developed product helps find minerals in Saskatchewan

Published on December 20, 2012

By Elizabeth Patterson Cape Breton Post

A locally developed electronic mapping and permitting registry system is making life easier for those involved in Saskatchewan’s mining exploration industry.

It’s called eMAPR and for the past few years, a core group at AG Research in Sydney has been working on the project. AG Research is a Nova Scotia-based software development and IT services company. Each eMAPR is localized for each area it is to serve. The one in Saskatchewan is called the Mineral Administration Registry Saskatchewan (MARS) and was launched earlier this month.

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[I][Membertou Public Works crews continue the ground work for a new interchange along Highway 125 in Sydney that will provide direct access to Membertou from the highway. Steve Wadden - Cape Breton Post/I] (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2013-01-02/article-3149571/Interchange-for-the-better/1)

Interchange for the better
Construction project to offer improved access to Membertou, hospital

Published on January 2, 2013
Staff ~ The Cape Breton Post RSS Feed


MEMBERTOU — If Highway 125 between Alexandra and George streets seems busier than usual with lots of heavy equipment digging up the side of the road, Bill Bonnar has the answer.

Bonnar, who is with Membertou Development, said it’s because of work being done on the $7-million interchange being built at the end of Tupsi Drive near Maliktuk Court.

Membertou broke ground back in August on the project, which will link the community to the province’s highway and nearby reserve lands. But in addition to those links, it will also improve access to other locations as well, said Bonnar.

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The Royal Cape Breton Yacht Club on the Esplanade in Sydney. Steve Wadden - Cape Breton Post (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2013-01-03/article-3150261/Royal-Cape-Breton-Yacht-Club-trims-its-sails/1)

Royal Cape Breton Yacht Club trims its sails

Published on January 3, 2013

Nancy King

SYDNEY — The Royal Cape Breton Yacht Club is selling its five-acre property on the Esplanade in Sydney to Enterprise Cape Breton Corp., and the club is moving out of Sydney harbour after operating there for more than a century.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2013-01-03/article-3150261/Royal-Cape-Breton-Yacht-Club-trims-its-sails/1)

The sale price is $280,000 and it is set to close Friday.

The club will merge with the Ben Eoin Marina while the existing marina and berthing piers on the Sydney waterfront will be maintained. Negotiations are ongoing to keep the club’s royal charter in Cape Breton.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2013-01-03/article-3150261/Royal-Cape-Breton-Yacht-Club-trims-its-sails/1)

ECBC has no immediate plans for the land but it is adjacent to land it already acquired jointly with the Cape Breton Regional Municipality. ECBC spokesman D.A. Landry referred comment over the yacht club deal to the club. Cormier said it’s his understanding that ECBC intends to tear down the clubhouse at some point to allow for future development.

He said the club turned to ECBC because it wanted to see the marina and boathouse remain, and ECBC agreed.

The 4,800-square-foot building is structurally unsound and in need of about $2 million in repairs.

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Sydney Harbour (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2013-01-04/article-3150817/Date-set-for-CBRM-port-summit/1)

Date set for CBRM port summit

Published on January 4, 2013
Staff ~ The Cape Breton Post RSS Feed


SYDNEY — Organizations and businesses involved in growing the port of Sydney have been invited to the Cape Breton Regional Municipality’s port summit Feb. 21-22 at the Joan Harriss Cruise Pavilion.

The summit was part of Cecil Clarke’s successful campaign for mayor and addressed again during his swearing in ceremony in November.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2013-01-04/article-3150817/Date-set-for-CBRM-port-summit/1)


http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2013-01-04/article-3150956/Heritage-advocate-calls-for-preservation-of-yacht-club-building/1

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This photograph was taken during a Royal Cape Breton Yacht Club regatta in 1907. (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2013-01-04/article-3150956/Heritage-advocate-calls-for-preservation-of-yacht-club-building/1)

Heritage advocate calls for preservation of yacht club building

Published on January 4, 2013

By Nancy King Cape Breton Post

SYDNEY — A heritage advocate is calling on Enterprise Cape Breton Corp. to show imagination and vision when dealing with the future of its newly acquired Royal Cape Breton Yacht Club building.

While ECBC isn’t commenting about its plans for the property on the Esplanade in Sydney, in announcing the sale of the property Thursday the club’s acting commodore Darrell Cormier said it’s his understanding that the federal Crown corporation plans to eventually tear down the building and use the land for future development.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2013-01-04/article-3150956/Heritage-advocate-calls-for-preservation-of-yacht-club-building/1)

In this case, I actually agree with the heritage groups.

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http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2013-01-08/article-3152912/CBRM-helping-buy-Centre-200-basketball-floor/1

CBRM helping buy Centre 200 basketball floor

Published on January 8, 2013
Chris Hayes RSS Feed

SYDNEY — Cape Breton Regional Municipality council has agreed to share the cost of a basketball floor for Centre 200, hoping it will attract Atlantic University Sport and Canadian Interuniversity Sport championships.

Paul MacDonald, the general manager of facilities for the CBRM, also raised the possibility of a Basketball Day in Cape Breton, featuring one of the highly anticipated matchups between teams from Cape Breton University and St. Francis Xavier.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2013-01-08/article-3152912/CBRM-helping-buy-Centre-200-basketball-floor/1)

ECBC, CBU and the AUS are also proposing a six-team national invitational tournament at Centre 200, featuring CBU, St. FX, two AUS teams and two teams from outside the AUS, with a possibility of bringing in two NCAA teams down the road, he said.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2013-01-08/article-3152912/CBRM-helping-buy-Centre-200-basketball-floor/1)

MacDonald said that at least in the short term, the AUS and CIS make more sense for the area than pursuing a pro basketball team.

“Not to say that wouldn’t be something that could happen, but I made inquiries of certain business people in the area and there doesn’t seem to be a lot of interest at this time. But, of course, the fact you have a floor, that is one less obstacle.”

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Steve Wadden - Cape Breton Post

Island Crystal wrapped up a very busy first year that included including selling this crystal eagle crafted by Fred Curtis. The $5,000 piece is one-of-a-kind and was carved from a single piece of crystal. (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2013-01-13/article-3155605/Crystal-gallery-expecting-to-expand/1)

Crystal gallery expecting to expand

Published on January 13, 2013
Staff ~ The Cape Breton Post RSS Feed

By Greg McNeil

ALBERT BRIDGE — Island Crystal’s surprisingly busy first year in operation recently included the commission and sale of a very unique piece of crystal to a Cape Breton buyer.

Philip Walsh, a master in the world of crystal making, brought the business to Albert Bridge that features exclusive rights to showcase the work of world-class Irish sculptors, including the recently sold crystal eagle crafted by Fred Curtis.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2013-01-13/article-3155605/Crystal-gallery-expecting-to-expand/1)

The Cape Breton buyer who commissioned the piece carved from a solid block of glass wished to remain anonymous, but the works of Curtis have been commissioned for famous people like former U.S. president Bill Clinton, current President Barack Obama and others.

Island Crystal also has the exclusive right to creations from Eamonn Flynn and Calvin Hayes, as well.

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David Wheeler was introduced Monday as Cape Breton University’s next president. Chris Hayes - Cape Breton Post (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2013-01-14/article-3156659/%26lsquo%3BIt-is-a-perfect-fit-for-me%26rsquo%3B/1)

‘It is a perfect fit for me’
Wheeler ready to roll as new CBU president

Published on January 14, 2013
Chris Hayes RSS Feed


SYDNEY — David Wheeler, who was named the next president of Cape Breton University on Monday, called it a perfect fit for his academic and consulting career.

Wheeler will start a six-year term in April after receiving unanimous support in a vote of the board of governors. He will be CBU’s sixth president when he replaces John Harker.

Currently a vice-chancellor for sustainability and executive dean of business at the University of Plymouth in the United Kingdom, Wheeler was the dean of management at Dalhousie University from 2006-2009, and before that, a director and professor in the Schulich School of Business at York University. His academic background also includes the University of Surrey where he researched drinking and recreational water standards for the U.K.

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Heritage groups weigh on future use for RCBYC

Published on January 18, 2013

By Nancy King Cape Breton Post

SYDNEY — Saying that heritage and development can co-exist, the Old Sydney Society and the Sydney Architectural Conservation Society are offering to help Enterprise Cape Breton Corp. determine future uses for the Royal Cape Breton Yacht Club.

The societies made the offer after holding meetings this week to discuss ECBC’s recent purchase of the property and its apparent plans to demolish the clubhouse, which is more than 100 years old.

Old Sydney Society president Ken Donovan stressed the groups are trying to take a positive approach to appealing to ECBC.

... (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2013-01-18/article-3159948/Heritage-groups-weigh-on-future-use-for-RCBYC/1)

"Saying that heritage and development can co-exist, the Old Sydney Society and the Sydney Architectural Conservation Society are offering to help Enterprise Cape Breton Corp. determine future uses for the Royal Cape Breton Yacht Club."
^Though I agree with your comments on this building, I'll remember this statement the next time a high-rise is proposed on the waterfront. For those not familiar, this property is directly adjacent to the one that was the site of the Dorchester and Spanish Gates proposals that the heritage groups were so vehemently opposed to.

Edit - Rather than flood the page with more stories on the yacht club, here are links to some more related articles:
ECBC refusing interviews on purchase of yacht club - Jan 16, 2013 (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2013-01-16/article-3158271/ECBC-refusing-interviews-on-purchase-of-yacht-club/1)
Yacht club changed tack after planning major expansion - Jan 21, 2013 (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2013-01-21/article-3161129/Yacht-club-changed-tack-after-planning-major-expansion/1)
ECBC needs to ‘clear the air’ on yacht club sale - Jan 21, 2013 (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2013-01-21/article-3161131/ECBC-needs-to-%26lsquo%3Bclear-the-air%26rsquo%3B-on-yacht-club-sale/1)
It was ECBC or bankruptcy for yacht club, says commodore - Jan 23, 2013 (http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2013-01-23/article-3162812/It-was-ECBC-or-bankruptcy-for-yacht-club%2C-says-commodore/1)

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These are going to be a bit disjointed because it's not easy to search through archives of multiple sections at the same time.

http://www.capebretonpost.com/Business/Atlantic-Business/2012-11-28/article-3129962/Cape-Breton-would-be-its-own-entity-under-new-regional-economic-development-model/1

Cape Breton would be its own entity under new regional economic development model

Published on November 28, 2012
Ken MacLeod RSS Feed

SYDNEY — Cape Breton would become one of six regional economic networks in Nova Scotia if the province accepts the recommendations of a report released Wednesday.

The recommendations to find a new model for supporting regional economic development came from a panel, made up of Cape Breton Partnership executive director Keith MacDonald, Port Hawkesbury businessman Bob MacEachern, Perennia Inc. CEO and panel chair Jo Ann Fewer and Université Ste. Anne president Allister Surrette, that had been asked by the province in July to take on the job.

The new model would bring together government, businesses, municipalities and other groups involved in economic development and would replace the province’s 12 regional development authorities, which will have their federal funding withdrawn in May.

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http://www.capebretonpost.com/Business/2012-12-09/article-3136755/Improvements-at-Ski-Ben-Eoin-on-track-for-new-season/1

Improvements at Ski Ben Eoin on track for new season

Published on December 9, 2012
Chris Shannon RSS Feed

BEN EOIN — Work on several key projects at Ski Ben Eoin continue to move ahead on the hill, just one month out from what’s expected to be the start of the ski season.

The final touches are being completed on a brand new 1.2-kilometre trail for novice skiers, Ski Ben Eoin general manager Kevin MacInnis said.

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Another trail that has been closed for the past 15 years called the Government Run, is being transformed into a terrain park for snowboarders. MacInnis said work began on widening the trail this fall.

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Ski Ben Eoin will also be introducing a new ski lift to the top of the mountain. The carpet lift will replace the platter lift and rope tow lifts.

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The ski hill is working with The Lakes golf course and the newly redeveloped Ben Eoin marina, slated to open in the spring, to transform the community into a four-season resort, complete with accommodations and residential subdivisions.

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Hire expectations for Cape Breton

Published on December 11, 2012

SYDNEY — Cape Breton area employers expect an upbeat hiring climate for the first quarter of 2013, according to the latest Manpower Employment Outlook Survey.

Survey data reveals that 19 per cent of employers plan to hire for the upcoming quarter (January to March), while 10 per cent anticipate cutbacks, according to Karen Myers, the regional director of Manpower’s Atlantic region.

Another 71 per cent of employers plan to maintain their current staffing levels for the upcoming quarter, according to the survey.

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Neil Rideout expects to create jobs in New Waterford to deliver on a contract to build an online gaming system. (http://www.capebretonpost.com/Business/Atlantic-Business/2012-12-30/article-3148605/Local-company-has-online-gaming-contract/1)

Local company has online gaming contract

Published on December 30, 2012
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NEW WATERFORD — A local company is betting on bringing major jobs to the community.

Neil Rideout of New Waterford, owner of Saratoga Oceanic Development Group Inc., said his company has been awarded a contract worth almost $1 million to build an online gaming system for Lions Gaming Inc., a Belize-based company.

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Scott McIntyre holds his son Ben at his new Crossfit gym on Keltic Drive. Greg McNeil - Cape Breton Post (http://www.capebretonpost.com/Business/Atlantic-Business/2012-12-30/article-3148680/Cape-Bretoners-shape-up-with-new-workout-program/1)

Cape Bretoners shape up with new workout program

Published on December 30, 2012
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SYDNEY RIVER — A new fitness program is getting Cape Bretoners pumped up.

Crossfit Per Ardua, the new venture of Scott McIntyre, works to improve cardiovascular endurance, strength, flexibility and co-ordination through body weight exercises, weightlifting, and a variety of high-intensity activities.

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Ken Jackson and Ken Jardine of Scuba Tech prepare Gumby, the newest member of their working fleet, to be lifted ashore from MacNeil’s Cove in Little Bras d’Or. Julie Collins - Cape Breton Post (http://www.capebretonpost.com/Business/2013-01-06/article-3151395/Commercial-diving-enterprise-plunges-into-new-home/1)

Commercial diving enterprise plunges into new home

Published on January 6, 2013
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NORTH SYDNEY — Scuba Tech has gone through some major changes over the past few years, including a change in location.

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As a result Jardine moved his operation from Sydney to downtown North Sydney.

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Most recently Jardine and his staff have done work for the dredging project, including removal of a shipwreck from the path of the dredging vessel. He has done repairs on coal boats and work for Environment Canada and the Canadian Hydrographic Service.

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Jardine said his even though his company is small, it’s certified with Lloyd's of London and the American Bureau of Shipping.

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