Latest from Yvonne Leblanc-Smith
N.S. Liberal candidate looks to move past racist, sexist social media posts
Jaime Battiste apologized on Monday at a Cape Breton University-sponsored debate. He says racist and sexist comments he made on Twitter between 2012 and 2013 were made "during a time of heartbreak and depression."
Hundreds turn out to hear from Sydney-Victoria candidates
Close to 350 people turned out Thursday night to hear from the seven candidates in the Cape Breton riding of Sydney-Victoria.
Cape Breton millennials question sudden interest from federal candidates
Some millennials in Cape Breton say federal election candidates are paying more attention to them this year, but they question whether that interest will last beyond the Oct. 21 election.
Baddeck gets big tourism boost from small cruise ship
The Norwegian expedition cruise ship, MS Fram, dropped anchor in Baddeck, N.S., on Monday, carrying approximately 300 passengers. At 114 metres, the ship is the smallest of the cruise ships visiting Cape Breton this year.
Cape Breton University grapples with transit woes as students face long waits for bus
The Transit Cape Breton bus schedule is not keeping pace with students' schedules this fall at Cape Breton University.
Mi'kmaw leaders in Membertou to discuss fishing rights
Twenty years after the Marshall decision, the Mi'kmaq still haven't been able to attain their right to a livelihood fishery, according to Chief Terry Paul of Membertou First Nation.
N.S. affordable prescription drug program expanding
A Nova Scotia prescription drug program for people without health plans is expanding. Genrus United is a membership-based buying group headquartered in Bible Hill, N.S.
Community Services to provide emergency funding post-Dorian
Nova Scotia's Department of Community Services will provide emergency funding for people on income assistance who lost belongings as a result of post-tropical storm Dorian.
Feds, province to fund long-term care home, high-speed internet in Eskasoni
A new long-term care home and high-speed internet access for 1,200 businesses and households were announced on Tuesday in Eskasoni, N.S. The projects will help the First Nations community thrive, says the federal minister for rural economic development.
Friends start Facebook page in search for jellyfish-free Cape Breton beaches
A new Facebook page is helping people discover great places to swim in Cape Breton, especially ones with great waves and no jellyfish.