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CBRM MUNICIPAL SERVICES UPDATE February 8, 2024

- Solid Waste curbside collection and solid waste facilities will be closed on Friday, February 9.

- Municipal facilities including City Hall, Arenas, etc. will be closed on Friday, February 9.

- Transit Cape Breton will not be operating on Friday, February 9.

Residents are asked to follow the directions of the Municipality’s State of Local Emergency.
The State of Emergency will expire on Sunday, February 11 at 2:00 pm.

- Residents are directed to shelter in place and advised to clear snow from their home’s entryways, walkways and driveway to facilitate home access. Residents should also remove snow from ventilation points at your home. If you are able to assist others with snow clearing, do so in your own neighbourhood.

- Do not travel. Roadways are being cleared for emergency response and travel of essential workers. The process is slow and plows require several passes to deal with the significant accumulation. With the State of Local Emergency, Police are telling people to stay off the road unless it's absolutely necessary. Any vehicles obstructing or interfering with snow removal will be ticketed and towed at the owner’s expense.

Motor Vehicle Act (202): Failing to comply with temporary regulations (Winter Parking Regulations) to cover emergencies or special conditions.

Motor Vehicle Act (139): Parking in manner that might interfere with snow removal or winter maintenance.

- The focus in the day ahead is to clear roads for the passage of emergency vehicles and facilitate emergency response. Schools and most stores and services will not be open. Transit Cape Breton will not be operating on February 9. City Hall and municipal buildings will not be open on February 9. The municipality is requesting that non-essential services remain closed until the roads are again considered safe to travel.