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Nova Scotia Power pleads guilty in workplace death
The Cape Breton Post SYDNEY - Nova Scotia Power has pleaded guilty to a charge under the provincial Occupational Health and Safety Act over a workplace accident in which a Cape Breton man lost his life.
Run for the Cure takes off Nova Scotians raise $1.3 million to fight breast cancer in yearly event By DAN ARSENAULT Staff Reporter Mon.
Vancouver's Tim Lee wins $50,000 Sobey's Art Award
My My, Hey Hey / Hey Hey, My My , Neil Young 1979 by Tim Lee. Vancouver's Tim Lee has won the $50,000 Sobey's Art Award, given since 2002 to a promising young Canadian artist under age 40.
Canadians pull more than C$4.4 billion from funds
Canadian investors pulled out between C$4.4 billion and C$4.9 billion from their mutual funds in September, the highest amount ever in a single month, according to preliminary estimates from an industry group.
Democracy turns 250 in Canada amid debate over state of country's politics
As Nova Scotia marks the 250th anniversary of the birth of democracy in Canada on Thursday, there are signs that the country's political system is in rough shape - less than two weeks before a general election.
Cape Breton...and a Funeral was a great mix of music and side-splitting laughter - Dan MacDonald
The Cape Breton Post I caught Cape Bretonand a Funeral last Friday, on its ninth and final night at the Louisbourg Playhouse.
N.L. man gets conditional sentence for leaving scene of fatal N.S. accident
A Newfoundland man has received a conditional sentence of two years less a day, plus a year's probation, for leaving the scene of an accident that killed a Nova Scotia woman.
Accidental tourist' enjoying Cape Breton
The Cape Breton Post SYDNEY - When an Argentine woman landed in Sydney, N.S. instead of Sydney, Australia, she decided to make the best of it.
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Energy Australia says they have found the cause of the blackout. Map: North Sydney 2060 Energy Australia says it is still working to restore power to about 4,000 homes in Sydney's north and lower north shore ...
Now, DNA-test for dog droppings to track down irresponsible owners
With owners refusing to pick up their dogs mess, it has now been decided that a DNA test will be conducted on the animals droppings to track down the owner and send them a fine.
The cat came back - home to Cape Breton
GREG MACVICAR The Cape Breton Post NORTH SYDNEY - Cat Power's biggest fan will get to see her wrestle live for the first time this weekend.
Cape Breton farmers get financial help for damaged crops
The Cape Breton Post NORTH SYDNEY - Details of a provincial plan to help Boularderie Island farmers recover after several rain storms destroyed fruit and vegetable crops last month were finally released ...
N.S. court gives Donald Marshall's lawyer time to review case
The case against Donald Marshall Jr., including a charge of assaulting his wife, has been adjourned again to give his lawyer time to review the Crown's case.
Court injunction prevents pickets from approaching coal trucks at Cape Breton pier
Locked out workers of Logestic Stevedoring say an amended court injunction will prevent employees from approaching trucks on their way to a Cape Breton coal pier.
Tourist ends up in the wrong Sydney
An Argentine tourist got the city name right, but the continent wrong when she booked a vacation to Australia, and found herself in easternmost Canada this week, said local media.
Dramatists MacIvor, Murphy among five finalists for lucrative theatre prize
Daniel MacIvor and Colleen Murphy are among the playwrights nominated for the lucrative Siminovitch Prize in Theatre.
Symphony Nova Scotia goes big band to salute Ol' Blue Eyes in Cape Breton
POST STAFF The Cape Breton Post MEMBERTOU - Close your eyes and prepare to be transported back to a time of swanky nightclubs, cool jazz and jaunty fedoras during a special tribute to the legendary Frank ...
Canadian firms reportedly hunt for opportunities in wake of U.S. financial crisis
Canadian financial institutions are reportedly exploring opportunities in the battered American financial sector, but should probably just sit back and enjoy possible relief under the U.S. government's massive ...
Citizen mounts campaign to oust non-resident election candidates
TOM AYERS The Cape Breton Post GLACE BAY - It's perfectly legal for municipal election candidates to live in one district and run for office in another area of their home municipality, but at least one local ...
Worries expressed at Cape Breton meeting over small hospitals' future
Health officials attending a public meeting in Sydney told the crowd they have no plans to close any small hospitals in New Waterford and Glace Bay.