Latest from Erin Pottie
Uncharted shipwreck found in Sydney Bight area off Cape Breton
In May, a team from the Canadian Hydrographic Service discovered the uncharted vessel using sonar technology while mapping areas of the Sydney Bight northeast of Cape Breton, N.S.
Sydney woman, 85, 'ached all over' from climbing stairs after airline didn't supply ramp
Carol Rogers, who uses a walker due to arthritic knees, says Pascan Aviation did not provide a ramp when she disembarked in Sydney after a recent trip, despite assuring the senior one would be available for her.
'They're like my kids': Mi'kmaw elder stitching together high school memories
The Mi'kmaw elder has made quilts for more than 30 years featuring her community's high school grads.
'Warm, toasty' housing development for seniors opens in North Sydney
The former Seton Elementary School is now home to affordable seniors' apartments, along with a community kitchen, food pantry and hair salon.
Cape Breton community remembers builder known for making 'baby barns'
Murdock MacLeod is being described as a local legend and a jack of all trades who kept a steady work schedule into his nineties.
Chéticamp boardwalk shutting down due to safety concerns
People visiting a Cape Breton tourism hot spot this summer will not be able to walk along the community’s scenic boardwalk.
CBU approves 2025-26 operating budget that includes $6.8M deficit
A capping of international study permits has negatively impacted CBU's enrolment numbers, leading to a loss in revenue.
Affordability, housing and health care are top voter concerns in Sydney-Glace Bay
Affordability, tariffs and the lack of housing are issues candidates are hearing on the doorstep.
U.S. bird flu outbreaks blamed for Nova Scotia meat chick shortage
Avian influenza outbreaks have led to a shortage of hatchery eggs from American suppliers.
'Culture shift' underway at Haley Street in North Sydney
Haley Street, a non-profit group providing programs to adults with disabilities, is giving its clients more input into how they'll work, learn and interact with the community.