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County of Inverness launches bingo-based beach cleanup contest
The Municipality of the County of Inverness is holding a contest called Beach Clean-Up Bingo! in an effort to make picking up litter fun.
Cape Breton municipality starts program to inform seniors in social setting
A program launched by the Municipality of the County of Inverness called the Age Well Academy is aimed at bringing seniors together while giving them information to make their lives easier.
Researchers find at-risk species in Kluskap Wilderness Area after days-long trek
A group of researchers has found a number of at-risk species after spending days trekking across about 3,000 hectares around Kluskap Wilderness Area in Cape Breton.
Royal Canadian Legion branch in Sydney mulling concerts geared toward newcomers
A new entertainment director at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 12 in Sydney, N.S., is hoping to feature young performers from all music genres, in part to give newcomers to the province a place to gather and showcase their talents.
Some people in CBRM's LGBTQ community say bullying is on the rise
Some people in the LGBTQ community say harassment is on the rise in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality, both in person and online.
Video game company is using technology to tell stories based on Cape Breton's history
One of the few video game developers in Cape Breton has teamed up with the Membertou Heritage Park in Membertou, N.S., to create an interactive experience.
Family of four struggling to find long-term rental in Cape Breton since December
A family of four from Sri Lanka is struggling to find housing in Sydney, N.S., and is paying thousands in Airbnb fees.
SPCA palliative care program gives older pets a second chance at life
As more older pets are being surrendered to its shelters, the Nova Scotia SPCA is seeing higher uptake of its palliative care program that pays medical expenses for animals with chronic illnesses so they can live out their lives in a loving home.
International students in Cape Breton frustrated by health insurance price hike
Some international students at Cape Breton University say they received no warning of an increase in insurance fees from $744 last year to $1,283 this year.
Community helps international students find temporary homes in Cape Breton
Thanks to a Facebook post in late August, people in Cape Breton have been stepping up to help new international students at Cape Breton University find free temporary housing while they find a permanent place to live.