Cape Breton Regional Municipality

New job posting for By-Law Enforcement Officer. Find out more about how to apply here: https://www.cbrm.ns.ca/jobs Applications not accepted on Facebook

Last night, the Big Fiddle and City Hall were glowing in red to mark the first national "211 Day". This year, for the first time, anyone living anywhere in Canada can pick up the phone and dial 2-1-1 to reach a Service Navigator for information on community-based health, social and government services in or near their community. The service is free, confidential, 24/7 in most of Canada and available in more than 150 languages. Learn more: https://www.unitedway.ca//an-inaugural-pan-canadian-211-d/

The Council of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality (CBRM) has scheduled a Public Hearing to consider amending the North End Sydney Secondary Planning Strategy and Secondary Land Use Bylaw to remove the lot development, site plan approval, and minimum parking space requirements which would allow Sacred Heart Church (217 George Street, Sydney) to be converted into a business hall. The Public Hearing has been scheduled for Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. Due to the ong...oing pandemic, the meeting will be closed to in-person public attendance. The meeting can be viewed live on the CBRM Youtube channel: www.youtube.com/c/CapeBretonRegionalMunicipality/live Anyone wishing to comment at the Public Hearing is welcome to submit a statement by email or voicemail by Friday, February 19, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. Requests for further information, including a copy of the proposed amendment, and statement submissions can be directed to the Planning and Development Department: Phone: (902) 563-5072 Email: [email protected] Mail: CBRM Civic Centre 320 Esplanade, Suite 200, Sydney, NS B1P 7B9

WHEN IS YOUR BLUE BAG DAY???? Never wonder again. Get the new CBRM Solid Waste app on the App Store and Google Play. Do you know where and how to dispose of batteries, paint or old phones? Fill in your address and all of this information is provided for you. You will get notifications or email reminders of your curbside pick up day.

Holiday safety tips from our Fire Prevention team!

TOWNSEND STREET DETOUR Public Works will be doing work on the rail crossing on Townsend St. tomorrow - Wednesday, December 16th - starting at 7am. The road will be closed most of the day. Detour will be in place at Morrison / Brookland / MacKenzie St.. Work is being done to improve the road condition at the railway crossing.

The new 2021 Winter Recreation Guide is here. Featuring programs and activities across the CBRM, the guide is the best way for you to take part in active living, arts & culture, and community this Winter. Visit http://guide.cbrmrecreation.ca for all of the details, and follow CBRM is Active for Life and CBRM ConnectArts pages for more information on program launches and registration.

Tonight, at 6 p.m., join Mayor McDougall for a Facebook Live conversation on how the transition into the Mayor's position has been going and what to expect in 2021. Learn more here http://ow.ly/4jp950CKORN

Yesterday, Premier McNeil and Dr. Strang announced that current restrictions in areas of HRM and Hants are extended, and new restrictions will be in place provi...ncewide over the holidays to curb the spread of #COVID19. For details, visit: https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/restriction-updates See more

CBRM recognizes that many citizens and businesses have been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The municipality is offering a PROPERTY TAX FINANCING PROGRAM for owners of residential and commercial properties. If your application is approved, your property tax payments will be spread out over 30 months. You may qualify if you are the owner of:... a residential property and you have experienced a significant reduction in income due to the State of Emergency; taxable commercial properties (shopping, office, industrial, farm) who have experienced financial hardship through loss of revenue related to the State of Emergency; a property that is used for tourist accommodations (e.g., hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts) and you are a tourism operator registered under the Tourist Accommodations Registration Act. Find out more and apply. Call: 902-563-5144, 902-563-5145 or 902-563-5580 https://www.cbrm.ns.ca/property-tax-financing-program.html

New job postings for Transit Operator(s), Cleaner(s) & Truck & Transport Mechanic now listed on our website at: https://www.cbrm.ns.ca/jobs. Applications not accepted on Facebook.

http://cbrmrecreation.eventbrite.com Registration is open for ceramics sessions with Fired Creations - The Pottery Painting Cafe this week in North Sydney, Syd...ney, and Glace Bay. Sessions are limited to 15 people, and will have you choose two ornaments to paint and have fired. Registration has a $20 deposit (plus fees), with your deposit refunded after participation. If the deposit is a barrier for you to participate, please email [email protected] for alternate registration. Come celebrate the spirit of the season with CBRM ConnectArts!!!

The Whitney Pier Overpass has reopened. Work is completed and the detour no longer necessary.

Experience two of Cape Breton’s disc golf courses! Grab your friends and start a game or checkout the UDisc App and join a local league. Disc golf is an inclusive and fun sport for the entire family and is a great way to stay active outside this winter. For disc loans contact [email protected] and download the UDisc app to join local leagues, scorecards, and a full map of holes. ... Course locations: Rotary Park in Sydney and Colliery Lands Park in New Waterford.

Here’s a great project coming out of Sydney Mines!

The Cape Breton Regional Municipality welcomes your nomination for the Tom Miller Human Rights Award. The award will be presented to an individual of CBRM who has made a significant contribution to the Community with respect to the encouragement, promotion, initiation or development of human rights within our Community. Please fill in the attached form and mail to: Tyler MacKeigan, Human Resources Generalist, CBRM, Human Resources Department, 320 Esplanade, Sydney, NS B1P 7B9

Mayor, Council and staff of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality join many others today in mourning the passing of former Councillor Lee McNeil. Lee's extraordinary lifetime of service to her community and those in need is remembered today by the many whose lives she has touched. The flags at city hall will fly at half mast in honour of her life and legacy.

There are new restrictions announced today for parts of the Halifax Regional Municipality. ***Please be aware that this afternoon Dr. Strang announced new gathering limits set to take effect for the period of November 23, 2020 to December 23, 2020 for the suburban and urban areas of Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM). New gathering limits will apply in all of HRM except the areas east of Porters Lake to Ecum Secum. The limits will also apply to the Enfield and Mount Uniacke ...areas in HRM and Hants County. The limits do not apply in Elmsdale and communities north of there. From Nov. 23, at 12:01 a.m., to Dec. 21, the gathering limits in those areas of HRM and Hants County will be as follows: - five people can gather in a close social group without physical distancing, down from 10 - a household may have more than five members but they may only go outside the home in groups of five - households can only have a maximum of five visitors at a time - onsite gatherings at long-term care facilities can have a maximum of five people (including residents and staff), down from 10 - adult day programs for seniors who live in the community will not be allowed - 25 people, down from 50, can gather with physical distancing for informal indoor and outdoor social events like a neighbourhood street party - indoor events run by a recognized business or organization can have 50 per cent of the venue’s capacity to a maximum of 100 people with physical distancing, down from 200 - outdoor events run by a recognized business or organization can have 150 people with physical distancing, down from 250 Please be reminded that these new limits are only for the suburban and urban areas of the Halifax Regional Municipality. Information about the new gathering limits announced today can be found here: https://novascotia.ca/news/release/?id=20201120003 Please also be aware that all measures put in place to help contain the spread of COVID-19 may change. Please keep up to date on the latest changes by visiting: https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/

Winter parking regulations begin on December 15...and so does the snow! No street parking between 1:00 am & 6:00 am - as well during and within 2 hours of snowfall - to assist with snow clearing efforts.

Bentinck Street in Sydney will partially close for approximately 3 weeks beginning on Monday, November 23rd. The closure is part of the construction project to build a new fire station. Bentinck Street will be open for two-way traffic originating at the Prince Street intersection. Downtown Sydney

Deputy Mayor assumes duties for Mayor NOTICE: Deputy Mayor Earlene MacMullin will be filling in for Mayor Amanda McDougall as she takes some time off with her newborn son. "While the Mayor is focusing on recovery and family, our council team and staff will manage the business of the municipality," said MacMullin. "We congratulate her and wish the Mayor and her family a wonderful Christmas season."... MacMullin was selected by fellow councillors to serve as Deputy Mayor during the first council meeting held on November 24. The public can contact the Mayor's Office at [email protected] and matters will be directed to the Deputy Mayor and staff. -30-

Information from the Province of Nova Scotia about the safety protocols for Remembrance Day ceremonies: https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/resources/

Transit Update: Nov 20th and 21st. Due to road closure at Phalens Rd route 1 bus to Glace Bay will re-route and continue down Main Street and turn right on to King Edward Street and turn right on Reserve St to Sobeys parking lot and turn around to Marconi Street. On return from Marconi Street will be in reverse.

Although the holidays will look very different in many parts of the community, the Cape Breton Regional Municipality is calling on all residents to help spread cheer with their ALL IS BRIGHT campaign. Residents are able to plot their individual holiday displays on the All is Bright map, located at www.AllisBrightCBRM.ca, with friends and neighbours then being able to plan a drive to see the many wonderful displays throughout the community. Ten random entries will be chosen to... win gift cards from locally owned businesses, with the best displays going to a public vote for the All is Bright grand prize. With people unable to gather safely at parades and light ups this year, we want to encourage our residents to spread the holiday cheer, says CBRM Recreation Program Coordinator Joe Costello. It is a time honoured tradition for many to go out and look at the displays in our community, and we want to help people plan their trip this season. Entries will be taken through Tuesday, December 15, with the best entries posted to the Cape Breton Regional Municipality Facebook page (@cbrmgov) for votes the following day. Prizes will be awarded on Monday, December 21.

This time of year is about hope, peace, and community! No matter where you are or what you are celebrating, we hope #AllisBright with you and yours this holiday season We want to thank the Sketchline Design team for brightening our spirits with this display (located at the Civic Center, Sydney Waterfront) #AllIsBrightCBRM #happyholidays

Get tested for COVID-19 at a walk in "POP UP" location in CBRM! No appointment needed. Wednesday, December 16 and Thursday, December 17 St. Theresa’s Parish Centre, 285 St. Peter’s Road... 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm each day. Getting tested helps public health detect positive cases in people who do not have symptoms before the virus spreads widely. This is one way Nova Scotians can help protect each other from COVID-19. Pop-up sites will continue in different locations around the province. Because they use rapid tests, the age limit is 16 and over at these sites.

Live now! Mayor Amanda McDougall & Council - Official Swearing-In Ceremony https://youtu.be/ZuOKL_yv3mE

Phalen Road in Glace Bay will be closed Friday and Saturday from 7:00 am to 5:30pm. Residents of the street will have access, but the road will be closed to through traffic both days.

Public Notice about potential COVID-19 exposure: Governor’s Pub & Eatery (233 Esplanade, Sydney) on Nov. 17 between 8 p.m. and 12:30 a.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, Dec. 1.

Sunday, Dec. 13 - Two cases are in Eastern Zone. One is a close contact of a previously reported case. The other is related to travel outside of Atlantic Canada and is self-isolating as required. https://novascotia.ca/news/release/?id=20201213001

New job postings for Communications/Information Officer & Civilian Records Clerk (Up to One Year) now listed on our website at: https://www.cbrm.ns.ca/jobs. Applications not accepted on Facebook.

Today is Wrongful Conviction Day in the CBRM

NEW: Part of the George Street Collector Road Upgrades project included new traffic signals at the intersection of George Street and Prince Street. Along with the upgraded traffic signals, left turns will now be permitted from George Street onto Prince Street. ** LEFT TURNS WILL NOW BE PERMITTED FROM GEORGE STREET ONTO PRINCE STREET***... Lane arrow markings have been painted and the traffic signals will be installed once delivered. Motorists should be advised that the left turns are only permitted and not protected. Therefore, left turning vehicles must always yield to oncoming traffic.

Saturday December 12 - Two cases are in Eastern Zone and one case is in Northern Zone. All of these are related to travel outside of Atlantic Canada and are self-isolating as required. https://novascotia.ca/news/release/?id=20201212001

I need help! Going g to get a load of food from food bank to give out I need some volunteers with some strong backs to help me pic up the food and also need help organizing it when I get back, to give away, Message me or call my cell 902-317-0767 if you can help

This coming Tuesday, December 1st is GivingTuesday- a global day to celebrate giving, in our local communities, following Black Friday and Cyber Monday. This year, the Cape Breton Regional Municipality, alongside United Way Cape Breton, will commemorate GivingTuesday with a Flag Raising. See post for full details. Please note: COVID-19 restrictions will be followed.

Watch online tonight! Thursday, November 5, 6:00pm as CBRM's new Mayor and Council are sworn in. The livestream will be on CBRM's YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/CapeBretonRegionalMunicipality/live

As of today, Dec. 10, Nova Scotia has 64 active cases of COVID-19. Four new cases are being reported today. One case is in Eastern Zone and is related to travel outside of Atlantic Canada. The person has been self-isolating as required.

4 spots left with us tonight in Glace Bay. Don't miss out, register now at http://cbrmrecreation.eventbrite.com

Two-way traffic is permitted on Bentinck St. in the area south of the road closure.

This past Friday Mayor Cecil Clarke joined Cape Breton Regional Police A/Chief Robert Walsh & The ALLY Centre of Cape Breton Executive Director Christine Porter at 1 of 10 new sharps disposal kiosks in the CBRM. Through partnership with the Cape Breton Regional Municipality, Ally Centre of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia Health and the Cape Breton Regional Police Service, 10 new sharps disposal kiosks are being installed across the Municipality as part of an overall harm reduction strategy for a safe and healthy community. These boxes, reduce potential safety risks to people who come in contact with publicly discarded needles and creates more safe disposal options for the people who use needles, whether as a result of substance use or medical conditions, helping to reduce the stigma around substance use in the community.

NOTICE: Route 1 bus service continues to detour today (November 4th) from noon to 7pm due to road construction. The bus will not be able to service the area from Main Street in Reserve Mines to Gardiner Road during this time. A detour is in place through Centreville Road. Route 1 from Sydney to Glace Bay will travel via Gardiner highway and Centerville Rd around road construction. Last pickup in Reserve Mines will be at the firehall at the turnaround point.

It’s one of our favourite days of the year! It looks a little different, but we found a way to make Shop of the Class a reality for 2020; officers are shopping ...with students virtually, taking them along to stores in the Mayflower Mall live from their schools with Google Meets. And this year, we get to spread the cheer over 2 days; half of the teams will shop today, and the second half tomorrow. Thank you to the Cape Breton-Victoria Regional Centre for Education and the Mayflower Mall for helping us coordinate this very important day for so many deserving kids. If you’ve never heard us talk about Shop of the Class, it’s an annual event we host with the CBVRCE, Mayflower Mall and many generous community sponsors, to help deserving Cape Breton children who are chosen to participate by their schools fulfill their Christmas wish lists. We’ll be sharing photos and video tomorrow stay tuned!

CONSTRUCTION NOTICE: A barrier-free fishing accessibility project is underway at the John Bernard Croak Memorial Park on Beacon St. in Glace Bay. During the construction phase, part of the park will be closed for safety. The walking path/track is open. This Port Morien Wildlife Association project will result in a barrier-free fishing area that will allow up to five people in wheelchairs or walkers to fish at one time.

CBRM Council passed a resolution declaring December 10 as Shop Local Day in the CBRM. Downtown Sydney Cape Breton Regional Chamber of Commerce Bay It Forward Cape Breton Partnership

Last call to complete our Makin' Waves presented by Sydney Credit Union survey and have a chance to win this incredible Joel Plaskett vinyl set!

CBRM COVID-19 Update If you need any assistance please do not hesitate to reach out to my office at [email protected] or phone 902-563-5000

Sydney Harbour West Wastewater Collection and Treatment Ground-breaking Ceremony: Construction is beginning on the $58M Sydney Harbour West Wastewater Collection and treatment project. Aimed at reducing the collection system’s impact on the environment and improving the overall regional wastewater treatment system, this project which is being cost shared by all 3 levels of government, will make Sydney harbor cleaner as well as create approximately 270,000 hours of employment.

There are spots remaining for tomorrow night's session with Fired Creations - The Pottery Painting Cafe in Glace Bay. Registration is required with a refundable deposit at http://cbrmrecreation.eventbrite.com. If deposit is a barrier to participation, please email [email protected].

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Watch for this envelope in the mail. It contains your PIN for voting in the election. Voting Period is October 7 to 17th. Check the voters list here. if your name and address are correct you should receive your letter. If not, follow the steps to get on the list!... https://www.cbrm.ns.ca/election-am-i-on-the-list.html

Just ONE WEEK remains to file applications for the Commercial Property Tax Relief for Eligible Tourism Accommodations The Tourism Accommodations Real Property... Tax Rebate Program will provide qualified operators a one-time 25% rebate of 2020-2021 real property tax they paid for qualified roofed accommodations. The deadline to apply is Friday, December 11. Find more information here http://ow.ly/ClZo50CF2fL

Light it up CBRM! Our cup of cheer is filling more and more as community members join in on the bright side of 2020. Visit www.AllisBrightCBRM.ca to upload your home's outdoor decor, and plan your holiday tour #LightUpTheNight #allisbrightcbrm #homefortheholidays #ItsLit . . . .... CBRM is Active for Life Membertou Community Glace Bay Revitalization Association Cantley Village Park Northside the Lakes Community Health Board CBU Students' Union See more

CBRM Nominating Committee meeting will be held today, December 8 at 3:30 p.m. at Centre 200. Tune in to watch the live feed here: https://www.youtube.com/.../CapeBretonRegionalMunici.../live

CBRM Special Council meeting will be held today, September 28, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. via video/teleconference. Watch the live meeting by visiting: https://www.youtube.com/c/CapeBretonRegionalMunicipali/live

CBRM Council meeting will be held today, November 24, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. Watch the live meeting by visiting: https://www.youtube.com/c/CapeBretonRegionalMunicipality/

CBRM Audit Committee meeting will be held today, September 28, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. via video/teleconference. Watch the live meeting by visiting: https://www.youtube.com/c/CapeBretonRegionalMunicipali/live

Tomorrow's session in North Sydney with Fired Creations - The Pottery Painting Cafe still has spots left. Register now at http://cbrmrecreation.eventbrite.com

Mark your calendars: Fire Prevention Week is October 4-10, 2020. This year’s theme is Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen! Cooking fires are the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries help reduce your risk today! Lean more at https://bit.ly/2XtNrzK ... #FirePreventionWeek

CBRM Council meeting will be held today, December 8 at 6:00 p.m. at Centre 200. Tune in to watch the live feed here: https://www.youtube.com/c/CapeBretonRegionalMunicipali/live

Transit Notice - ROUTE 1: Buses are still unable to travel Phalen Road in Glace Bay. The last stop is at Sobeys in Glace Bay. Buses then double back to Main St to connect to the rest of the route through Dominion. This detour will be in place until approximately December 15 or 16.

Exposure notice on Air Canada flight 8210 Toronto to Sydney on December 4. This is in addition to the previous notice of exposure on Dec 2/3 and Nov. 18/19.

http://cbrmrecreation.eventbrite.com Registration is open for ceramics sessions with Fired Creations - The Pottery Painting Cafe this week in North Sydney, Syd...ney, and Glace Bay. Sessions are limited to 15 people, and will have you choose two ornaments to paint and have fired. Registration has a $20 deposit (plus fees), with your deposit refunded after participation. If the deposit is a barrier for you to participate, please email [email protected] for alternate registration. Come celebrate the spirit of the season with CBRM ConnectArts!!!

September is Arthritis Awareness Month

Exposure notice on Air Canada flights between Toronto and Sydney.

Keeping #CapeBretonFirst in our thoughts and actions is more important now than ever Thank you, Cape Breton - Unama'ki for choosing to eat local, buy local and stay local.

As Cape Breton families and businesses start to settle into the routine that fall brings, the need to support local remains strong. The Cape Breton Partnership ...is dusting off the well-known Think Cape Breton First brand, and launching #CapeBretonFirst, an Island-wide campaign to encourage Cape Bretoners to buy, eat, and stay local. Click here for full release: https://hubs.ly/H0wP33W0 See more

Think about the many things you do and buy everyday. Big things, little things. It all makes a difference and matters in your community. This holiday season and winter will be like no other we have known. Think about your gift giving, recreation and entertainment spending and think #CapeBretonFirst

NOTICE: Today, Saturday, Dec 5, the province reports two cases in Eastern Zone and one exposure alert. See the following news release about today's cases: https://novascotia.ca/news/release/?id=20201205001... See the following for more information about exposure alerts: http://www.nshealth.ca/covid-exposures Please follow all safety protocols during the Holiday Season. Stay close to home, shop local, gather only in small groups, wear masks and sanitize your hands.

Due to the increasing winds forecasted, City Hall will remain closed for the remainder of the day.

If you were at the Best Buy at the Mayflower Mall on Nov. 22 between 3:45-5:15 p.m you may have been exposed. Symptoms may develop up to, and including, Dec. 6.

As of this morning, there are very few power outages reported in our area by Nova Scotia Power and CBRM Public Works, while at the ready, has had no urgent matters or emergency situations to respond to. We are still expecting high winds and rain. Please see a full statement below from Mayor Cecil Clarke.

- Cape Breton Transit is fully operational. All buses are running as usual. - Garbage collection is happening but for those who choose not to put it out this week, allowances will be made next week. -City Hall is closed until noon. Its status will be re-evaluated at 11am.

City Hall will be closed until noon. We will be reevaluating at 11.

Fire and emergency safety is a huge part of storm preparedness. #BePrepared

A message from Mayor Cecil Clarke re CBRM's storm preparedness ahead of Hurricane Teddy.

New job posting for Assistant Development Officer - One Year Term - Temporary Full Time. Find out more about how to apply here: https://www.cbrm.ns.ca/jobs