Holly Conners

Jan 10, 2025 | cbc.ca | Holly Conners

Nova Scotia·NewClimate-driven sea level rise and increased storm activity has people in Cape Breton thinking about how to best protect existing coastal properties and new builds. Projected sea level rise and increased storm activity have property owners making changesHolly Conners · CBC News · Posted: Jan 10, 2025 5:00 AM EST | Last Updated: 2 minutes agoMike Chapman is manager of Infrastructure and Sustainability with Nova Scotia Community College.

Dec 22, 2023 | cbc.ca | Holly Conners

Sydney business hit with neighbour's roof — twice | CBC News LoadedNova Scotia·NewA Sydney, N.S., business owner is calling on the Cape Breton Regional Municipality to do more to address vacant and derelict buildings after high winds blew part of the roof off a vacant building next door. Salon owner calls on CBRM for more action on vacant and derelict buildingsA Sydney, N.S., business owner is calling on the Cape Breton Regional Municipality to do more to address vacant and derelict buildings.

Dec 18, 2023 | cbc.ca | Holly Conners

Nova Scotia·NewWhen it came time to write wish lists to Santa this year, some kids in North Sydney, N.S., were more interested in having food on their family's table than toys under the tree. "A lot of kids are asking for food, really, which is kind of scary," said Brandy Burke, manager of the Clifford Street Youth Centre.

Nov 14, 2023 | cbc.ca | Holly Conners

Eskasoni First Nation gains new land to make room for more homes | CBC News LoadedNova Scotia·NewEskasoni is adding more than 85 hectares to its land base. The First Nation and the federal government announced the official transfer on Tuesday. Chief Leroy Denny says it's needed to accommodate the community's rapidly growing population. Federal government approves 85.5 hectare addition of donated landAtlantic Canada's largest Mi'kmaw community is expanding its footprint.

Oct 27, 2023 | cbc.ca | Holly Conners

Nova Scotia·NewBusiness owners and police in Sydney have been using an app to communicate in a crime-reduction effort. 'If somebody's in and they shoplift or steal from the business, everybody will know it instantly'Businesses and police in Sydney are using an app to communicate in an effort to reduce crime in the downtown. The Business Watch program connects business owners and police to quickly relay information over the phone.