CBRM News

Michael Merritt to resign as CBRM CAO

March 31, 2017

Mayor Cecil Clarke and members of the CBRM Council received notice today of the resignation of Chief Administrative Officer Michael Merritt, who after almost three years of dedicated service will be leaving to return to his family in Alberta.

“I am truly thankful for my opportunity to work with Mayor Clarke and the CBRM Council, as we worked to improve the quality of life of the residents of CBRM,” said Merritt. “I would also like to thank my staff for their dedication, professionalism and support during my tenure as CAO.”

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Update: Service for Transit Cape Breton

Update: Service for all Transit Cape Breton will resume at 12 noon. 

Update: City Hall closure

March 30, 2017

Based on current weather and road conditions, CBRM City Hall will remain closed for the day. 

Municipality marks 100th anniversary of Battle of Vimy Ridge with special guests

DATE CHANGE!  Now March 24 at 3:30 pm

March 17, 2017

SYDNEY, NS – The public are welcome to participate in a special event to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge, the nation-defining World War I battle that saw Canadian troops seize an enemy held ridge. The battle claimed the lives of 3,598 Canadian troops and wounded 7,000.

A delegation from France will arrive at City Hall on Thursday, March 23. They are marking the 100th anniversary by visiting several Cape Breton communities including Cheticamp, Sydney, Glace Bay, Port Morien and Louisbourg, following in the footsteps of Canadian solider John Arsenault, killed at Vimy in 1917. Their visit also recognizes the contribution of Percival Anderson of Big Baddeck, who served as a Commanding Officer in the 85th Battalion of Overseas Nova Scotia Highlanders who took Hill 145, where the Canadian Vimy Memorial now stands.

The public are invited to City Hall beginning at 11 a.m. on March 23. A proclamation will be made to twin Cape Breton Regional Municipality’s District 8 with Givenchy-en-Gohelle, the municipality that is home to Canada’s Vimy Memorial.

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Update: BOIL WATER ADVISORY - New Waterford & Area LIFTED

March 18, 2017

NOTICE: As of March 20, the CBRM Water Utility has LIFTED the Boil Water Advisory issued on Saturday for the communities of New Waterford, Scotchtown, River Ryan, New Victoria and Lingan.

Confirmatory sampling over the last two days have shown clear results allowing for the precautionary advisory to be lifted.

Transit Cape Breton Notice

February 16, 2017

Transit Cape Breton service will resume today at 12 noon.

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Closure Notice- CBRM City Hall

February 16, 2017

Due to current weather and road conditions, CBRM City Hall will delay opening until 11 a.m. today.

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Transit Cape Breton Notice

February 14, 2017

Due to current weather conditions, service for all Transit Cape Breton will remain cancelled for the day.

Transit office:
902-539-8124

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Closure Notice- CBRM City Hall

February 14, 2017

Due to current weather conditions, CBRM City Hall will remain closed for the day. 

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Transit Cape Breton Notice

February 13, 2017
2:00 p.m.

Service for all Transit Cape Breton will cease operations for the day by 4:00 p.m. today (Monday) due to pending weather. The last trip of the day for each route will begin by 3:00 p.m. at the latest. Transit Cape Breton operations will be reassessed tomorrow (Tuesday) at 12 noon.

Transit office:
902-539-8124

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