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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
Closure Notice- CBRM City Hall
February 14, 2017
Due to current weather conditions, CBRM City Hall will remain closed for the day.
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
CBRM encourages citizens to prep for unexpected emergencies
February 13, 2017
Environment Canada has issued blizzard and storm surge warnings for Sydney Metro and Cape Breton County (which can be found online at https://goo.gl/NtvqeS).
As we anticipate these poor weather conditions, it is important to ensure you and your family are prepared for any unexpected emergencies.
A good rule of thumb is to prepare an emergency kit, which is ready with essentials to last you at least 72 hours.
Some items to include in your emergency kit are:
• At least two litres of water per person, per day
• Non-perishable food items (and a can opener if needed)
• Flashlights and batteries
• Portable radio
• First-aid kit
• Allergy medicine and any additional prescription medications
• Extra blankets and sleeping bags
It is also important to remember if you ever require immediate assistance, do not hesitate to call 911 .
For more information on how to prepare for an emergency, visit: novascotia.ca/emo
CBRM Recreation Announces ‘Taste of Winter’ Festival
February 10, 2017
With winter expected to be shorter than usual this year, a taste seems to be all we will receive. With this in mind, the Cape Breton Regional Municipality (CBRM) Recreation Department has announced the ‘Taste of Winter’ festival- an initiative aimed at providing activities for residents across all age groups during February and March 2017.
CBRM Recreation Reschedules Festival&Event Meeting to Feb 15
February 8, 2017
Cape Breton Regional Municipality (CBRM) Recreation staff will be holding an evening session for all non-profit festival and event groups that will be holding events during the 2017-18 budget year. In the 2016-17 budget year, over 40 groups accessed funding for their festivals and events for a total exceeding $340,000. The session will focus on funding applications for all non-profit groups.
Citizen volunteers sought for boards and committees
The Cape Breton Regional Municipality is seeking citizen volunteers to serve on Committees of Council or external committees to which CBRM appoints citizens.
Currently there are vacancies on the Board of Police Commissioners, the Heritage Advisory Committee, and the Cape Breton Regional Library Board.
The CBRM Council is also seeking the services of citizens who would be willing to serve as volunteer members of the Board of Directors for the Port of Sydney Development Corporation (PSDC).
Please submit your application by 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 15, 2017.
More detailed information is available here: http://cbrm.ns.ca/clerks-department.html
Budget survey now online! Take the 5 minute survey today.
January 31, 2017
CBRM's online budget survey is now available. Please take 5 minutes of your time and give the municipal government some feedback on services and issues in our community.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CBRM2017
Council wants to hear from community groups on budget
Stakeholder presentation day scheduled for January 20
SYDNEY, NS - CBRM Mayor and Council are seeking to hear from local organizations and stakeholder groups about matters for the council's budget considerations.
A session will be held on Friday, January 20 at Council Chambers at City Hall, 320 Esplanade beginning at 9:30 a.m.
Organizations and community groups wishing to present to Council for budget consideration must pre-register by contacting the Clerk's Office at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 902-563-5010.
2017 CBRM Youth Council to hold first meeting on January 10
SYDNEY, NS - Youth aged 14-18 who are interested in making a positive impact in our community are encouraged to join the CBRM Youth Council.
The CBRM Youth Council enables young citizens to share ideas and to play a role in shaping the future of the CBRM. It also provides opportunities for youth to embrace their leadership and decision-making skills, while engaging with peers and community members.
The first meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at 4:00 pm in the Community Room at City Hall, located at 320 Esplanade, Sydney (enter from the boardwalk level behind the City Hall building).