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Mayor seeks meeting with Premier, Regional Minister on Cape Breton economy
March 10, 2013
SYDNEY, NS – New employment numbers released Friday are a "wake up call" says Mayor Cecil Clarke, and he is seeking a meeting with Premier Darrell Dexter and Minister Peter MacKay to move forward on a new plan for the CBRM.
Cape Breton's unemployment rate is at 17.5 per cent. According to Statistics Canada, there were 48,600 people employed in Cape Breton and 10,300 people looking for work, compared to 52,700 employed and 8,600 unemployed a year ago.
CBRM seeks provincial support for $300 million capital plan
March 5, 2013
Mayor Clarke outlines plan for five-year funding deal
SYDNEY, NS – Cape Breton Regional Municipality started the process to commit to put forward $75 million over five years for capital infrastructure and is seeking matching funding from the province and federal government.
"We are prepared to commit based on our investment capacity. Now we are seeking a matching commitment from the province," said Mayor Cecil Clarke. "With the support and commitment from the province, we can seek an opportunity to come to a contribution agreement with the federal government."
Members announced for Organizational Operating Review Task Force
March 4, 2013
Mayor's Task Force is part of CBRM's Reorganization Plan for Positive Change
SYDNEY, NS – A new task force of experienced and accomplished citizens has been assembled by Mayor Cecil Clarke to make recommendations on the organization and operation of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality. The task force was a platform commitment and part of the Reorganization Plan for Positive Change.
"The CBRM faces a multitude of cost pressures including a substantial debt burden, unfunded pension liabilities, labour agreements and operational requirements. As a team, and with our partners, we will face these responsibilities in a balanced, fair and affordable way," said Clarke. "The task force will have a wide scope to make recommendations on areas of organization and operation in the municipality."
New dates set for Dominion and Glace Bay budget consultation meetings
February 27, 2013
Public meetings rescheduled for March 5 and 7
SYDNEY, NS - New dates are set for two budget consultation meetings in Dominion and Glace Bay that had been cancelled due to weather.
The District 10 budget consultation meeting is rescheduled for Tuesday, March 5 at 6:30 pm at the Royal Canadian Legion on Neville Street in Dominion.
Port summit wraps up today with public hearing at council chambers
February 22, 2013
SYDNEY, NS – The two-day Port Summit hosted by CBRM, the Cape Breton County Economic Development Authority and Sydney Ports Corporation wraps up today with a public hearing at the CBRM council chambers at 2:00 pm. The conference is part of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality's Reorganization Plan for Positive Change.
Port Summit live webcast available tomorrow
February 20, 2013
SYDNEY, NS – A live webcast of the Port Summit will begin at 9:00 am tomorrow via the www.cbrm.ns.ca website or at www.livestream.com/sydneyportsummit. Users must click on the "Port Summit" link.
Port Summit attracts experienced presenters from across Canada
February 19, 2013
Schedule of events and speakers announced
SYDNEY, NS – The Port Summit scheduled for February 21 and 22 at the Joan Harriss Cruise Pavilion in Sydney will feature presenters from across Canada. The conference is part of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality's Reorganization Plan for Positive Change.
The event begins on Thursday morning with opening remarks by Port Summit hosts Mayor Cecil Clarke, Eileen Lannon Oldford, CEO of the Cape Breton County Economic Development Authority and Mike Kelloway, Co-Chair of Sydney Ports Corporation.
New dates set for Northside budget consultation meetings
February 17, 2013
Sydney Mines and North Sydney meetings rescheduled for February 24
SYDNEY, NS - New dates are set for two budget consultation meetings on the Northside that had been cancelled due to weather.
The District 1 budget consultation meeting is rescheduled for Sunday, February 24 at 3:00 pm at the Sydney Mines Fire Hall.
Councillors plan to take budget meetings to smaller communities
February 7, 2013
Annual meetings offer opportunity to reach out to all corners of the municipality
SYDNEY, NS – Several CBRM councillors are already making plans to bring annual budget meetings to other communities in their districts in the coming years.
This year's meetings are scheduled in each of the 12 districts. To reach even more people with the budget workshops, many CBRM councillors will rotate the annual meetings around their district.
Dates scheduled for public budget consultation meetings
February 5, 2013
Cape Breton Regional Municipality aims to "do more with what we have"
SYDNEY, NS – Twelve meetings are scheduled across CBRM for residents to participate in the municipal government's 2013-14 budget setting process.
The new budget process is part of the CBRM's Reorganization Plan for Positive Change.
Mayor Cecil Clarke and each district's councillor will attend the meetings along with key CBRM staff including Interim CAO Marie Walsh.