Charlotte Street Phase Two reopens to vehicle traffic

November 23, 2023

SYDNEY, NS -  Charlotte Street is now open to vehicle traffic as Phase Two of the historic street's redevelopment concludes. Phase Two construction, between Pitt and Wentworth, began in May led by contractor Brilun Construction.

Temporary stop signs will be in place until the installation of the new traffic signals are finalized.

"As we approach the holiday season, we invite residents and visitors to experience the continued transformation of Charlotte Street in downtown Sydney," said Mayor Amanda McDougall. "Through improved infrastructure and enhanced aesthetics, this revitalized community space is becoming a more accessible and attractive area for everyone."

A third and final phase (Wentworth to Townsend) will begin next construction season.

The municipality thanks the business community and local residents for their patience and collaboration throughout the construction period.

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311 service interruption

November 6, 2023
7:00 pm

NOTICE: There is currently a service disruption at 311.

Certain phone providers will not be able to get through to 311, an example being Bell.

Any after-hours public works / 311 related matters can be reported to 1(833)504-2276.

A 311 operator will answer that number for the time being.

311 is available online to chat with an agent or submit a question through this site.

Transit resumes operation

November 1
All Transit Cape Breton routes, with the exception of Route 12 Sydney River-Howie Centre, are resuming operations at 5:00pm.

Ruling from the NS Labour Board: The Board is satisfied after an investigation of the complaint by the Chief Administrator that a work stoppage has occurred contrary to the provisions of the Trade Union Act.

Effective November 1, 2023, the Labour Board orders any employees who are members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 759, who are scheduled to work and who are participating in the illegal work stoppage to immediately cease and desist from participating in the illegal work stoppage and to report to work and perform their lawful duties as assigned by their employer.