Brittany Wentzell

Current Affairs Reporter/Editor

Brittany is originally from Liverpool, NS but now calls Cape Breton home where she is a reporter for Cape Breton’s Information Morning. Brittany breaks down the issues of the day and documents the stories of the island for early morning listeners. What’s going on in your community? Email brittany.wentzell@cbc.ca

Latest from Brittany Wentzell

Cape Breton food bank offers salon experience to clients needing haircuts

Volunteers will be cutting hair at a salon based inside a Cape Breton food bank. The goal is to provide clients with the same salon experience paying customers would receive.

Caught a smallmouth bass? Don't throw it back or you'll face a hefty fine

Three Nova Scotia rivers are under a mandatory catch-and-kill order for certain invasive fish. It's part of a pilot project aimed at controlling the population of smallmouth bass and chain pickerel.

Cape Breton racehorse saved from 'kill pen' by his former groom

A Cape Breton racehorse will be returning to a man who hasn't seen the horse in 10 years.

Sydney daycare offering rare service in Nova Scotia: overnight care

Health Park Early Learning Centre in Sydney is now offering overnight care as part of a pilot project to better support health-care workers

Province plans major repairs for Seal Island Bridge while considering replacement

The Department of Public Works released a cost-benefit analysis on Tuesday looking at options for extending the life of the bridge by between 25 and 50 years or replacing it entirely.

Volunteers in Cape Breton find ways to get food to people living in rural Margarees

The Maragrees are a picturesque corner of Cape Breton where neighbours can be far apart, so community groups are trying to pick up the slack to help families and seniors in need.

Future of SPCA hospital in Sydney in jeopardy due to on-call rules

The Nova Scotia SPCA says a bylaw requiring vet clinics to provide emergency care at all times isn't working for rural areas.

Veterinarians say they're buckling under pressure. Can a change in rules help?

With pet ownership increasing amid a shortage of veterinarians, some in the profession say it's becoming nearly impossible to meet regulations required to run a vet clinic in many parts of Nova Scotia.

Repair or replace? Province set to weigh options for Seal Island Bridge in Cape Breton

The province's third largest bridge is 62 years old and in need of repair. The province is waiting on a report that will give recommendations on repairing or even replacing the Seal Island Bridge.

Woman rescued from Cape Breton snowshoe trail calling for better signage

One of the two women saved from a snowshoe trail in northern Cape Breton over the weekend is applauding her rescuers, but raising concerns about the lack of signage in the area.