Amanda McDougall

Please note the definition of 'community' as described in the most recent list of Provincial restrictions. Pay close attend to the last line: "Nova Scotians should stay as close to home as possible". We live in a huge municipality, made up of many communities. Please stay in your community unless you absolutely must go out for essential reasons. This is about public health. It's about stoping this virus so we can get back to some sense of normalcy in the near future.... I know people are feeling anxious and frustrated, but the only way we can stop the spread of the virus is to stay home. In your house, around your yard, just stay home as much as possible. I know it sucks. I don't want to be home all day. I miss my friends and family, I miss going out to eat and hearing live music. But this is what we have to do to keep our community safe. Please, please think of the most vulnerable people in our communities before yourself. They need us to protect them. The Premier said it yesterday, stop looking for loop holes. Only go out for essential and required reasons. Here is the link to the most up to date list of restrictions: https://novascotia.ca/news/release/?id=20210507006

"I'm going to be honest with you, the volume of cases has exceeded the capacity of public health" - Dr. Strang -227 news cases reported, 200 positive cases yet to be entered into the database - Travel in and out of the Province is significantly limited - Lockdown to remain for the month of May ... - Kiddos to continue with online learning Another life lost. COVID needs to be taken seriously and we must be vigilant, friends. My heart is in my stomach as I think of the pain the family members of the deceased must be feeling. We are all sad, frustrated and tired but we must remain strong.

So proud of Hannah Kosick!! A brilliant Port Moriener, community volunteer, defender of the planet and now CBU grad and Valedictorian.

Covid Check in, May 4th, 2021

Quick note to advise CBRM Council will be meeting in-camera today to discuss the current Exclusivity Agreement and upcoming negotiation sessions with agreement holder SHIP (Contract Negotiations Per Section 22(2)(e) of the Municipal Government Act)... https://www.cbrm.ns.ca/cbrm-meetings-and-minutes.html

148 cases reported today: As expected, the case number is much higher as the lab works through its backlog. People need to stay home, only go out if necessary, and closely follow the restrictions. For more information, visit: https://novascotia.ca/news/release/?id=20210501001

It's budget season! CBRM council will spend the next three days in pre-budget workshops. This is being done virtually as per COVID restrictions but you can view these preliminary discussions on our YouTube channel. These sessions are a first look at what the upcoming budget will look like and allows council to ask questions and work with staff on shaping what will ultimately be our budget in March 2021. ... https://youtu.be/waXNE0FhLYg

I am having a hard time putting into worlds how proud I am of the Cape Breton County Islanders A team for becoming finalists in the Chevrolet Good Deeds Cup. These amazing kiddos are creating a more inclusive community through their efforts of Joey's Club. CBRM is truly a better place because of these incredible young people. Please take a moment and vote for our team and the Cape Breton Down Syndrome Society ... #ChevroletGoodDeedsCup #Inclusion #CBRM

Emmett is as excited as I am that Swaagat expanded and opened a new location in Glace Bay!

Sending you all wishes for a holiday season filled with peace, happiness and lots of laughs. From our family to yours, here's to 2021 bringing us all health, prosperity and joy. In kindness, ... Amanda

Over 2000 signatures in 24 hours! This campaign to save our airport touches us all in one way or another. Please take the time to to share and sign. https://petitions.ourcommons.ca/en/Petition/Details... https://youtu.be/rhIXZ7CjVYU

Live with Mayor Amanda McDougall

House of Commons Petition - JA Douglas McCurdy Airport We need your support - this is a call to action! Please help support our airport by signing the House of Commons Petition, which has been sponsored my MP Jaime Batiste.... The petition is located at the following link: https://petitions.ourcommons.ca/en/Petition/Details. Once you complete the petition form, an email will be sent to you, to verify that you have signed the petition. Please share with all your contacts, we need to send a strong message to the federal government that our airport and our industry needs immediate support.

How lucky are we to have so many fantastic local businesses!? To celebrate Buy Local Day I stopped by CBRM's newest book shop On Paper Books. Let's make every day buy local day!!!

Many heavy hearts in the CBRM and beyond as we mourn the passing of Ed Beaton. His dedication to community was endless and kindness felt by so many. He will be dearly missed.

First meeting of council starts at 6:00 pm tonight and will be live-streamed for public viewing. Stay safe out there folks!

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

Today, WPC Day, November 19, was recognized at CBRM City Hall. Thank you CBRM Mayor McDougall, Councillors Bruckschwaiger, Gillespie & Tracey and CBRM for your... continued support since we began as a family to raise awareness in honour our husband / Dad / Poppy & all those who fought and continue to fight against Pancreatic Cancer See more

This morning the community came together to welcome back hockey to the Glace Bay Miners Forum! That happiness could only be topped by honoring a truly remarkable community volunteer and Coach, Henry Boutilier. We are all rooting for you Henry and know you have a a huge team of love and support behind you

Communities across the municipality found ways to commemorate this important day. Such a humbling pride fills me.

Wherever you are today please take a moment to remember. Lest we forget

Tomorrow will be a very different Remembrance Day, but I am inspired by the creativity of community to remember and commemorate the sacrifices of our veterans. Thank you to this truly community-minded, local business for recognizing the importance of Remembrance Day

Tonight we make it official. I am so grateful and excited for the journey we are all about to embark on over the next 4 years. The Swearing-In Ceremony of our new council will be taking place this evening at 6PM. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, we were unfortunately unable to open to the public. We do however have the ceremony live streamed on our YouTube channel. Below is the link:... https://www.youtube.com/CapeBretonRegionalMunicipality/live

A day for the history books! So pleased to witness the signing of a historic 5 year collective agreement for the many skilled workers and contractors represented by the Cape Breton Island Building and Construction Trades Council. Investment and development equating to $1.5 billion is fueling economic development and employment across our communities. ... Folks, this is the tip of the iceberg for growth and potential of our community and Island!