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Donkin coal mine will likely restart production when world prices rise, says U.S. analyst
A writer for thecoaltrader.com says the Cline Group has invested hundreds of millions of dollars in the subsea mine in Donkin, N.S., and won't want to walk away from that.
CBRM election campaign donations create perception of conflict of interest: CBU prof
A political scientist is calling for election financing reform in Cape Breton Regional Municipality, saying donations to candidates do not create a conflict of interest, but members of the public might not see it that way.
Cape Breton couple denies sexually assaulting girl, says claims were 'put into her head by others'
A Cape Breton couple accused of sex crimes involving a preteen girl denies the allegations, claiming they are the victims of people who don't share their religious beliefs.
Former mayor McDougall pays back $17K in personal expenses charged to CBRM credit card
An independent investigation has revealed former Cape Breton Regional Municipality mayor Amanda McDougall racked up about $76,000 in unreported expenses, nearly $60,000 of which were considered legitimate business expenses.
CBRM achieved surplus last year despite nearly $4-million snowstorm cleanup
Cape Breton Regional Municipality ended the last fiscal year $100,000 in the black and is still waiting for word from Nova Scotia on possible disaster aid for a massive snowstorm.
Trial of Cape Breton couple accused of sex crimes involving young girl to wrap up next week
The trial of a Cape Breton couple accused of sex crimes involving a young girl is expected to wrap up next week in provincial court in Port Hawkesbury.
No major capacity loss expected to Sydney water supply after well failure
Ray Boudreau, CBRM's director of water and wastewater, says a new well will be dug soon after an older pump overheated, causing one of 11 wells at the wellfield to fail.
CBRM could see $1M year-end surplus if Mother Nature co-operates
Cape Breton Regional Municipality's chief financial officer says if projections hold until March 31, the municipality could end the fiscal year with an extra $1.2 million.
N.S. residential, commercial growth continues but slower than previous years
Property values across Nova Scotia have gone up again this year, but the growth has slowed compared to the last two years. The Property Valuation Services Corporation says the market may be returning to more moderate levels.
Cape Breton police confident they will find remains of missing man in homicide investigation
Cape Breton Regional Police Chief Robert Walsh says the homicide investigation into Justin MacDonald's disappearance will continue until the 34-year-old's body is found.