Tom Ayers
@tomayers2262
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Reporter/editor.
Sydney, Cape Breton, N.S.
Joined February 2014
Cape Breton Regional Municipality is striking a deal with a residential developer to use the tax revenue from a proposed new apartment building for the next 20 years to cover the capital cost of construction for a new central library. https://t.co/CJvAcOLxAa
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Cape Breton Regional Municipality is planning to give up the tax revenue on a proposed new 138-unit apartment block and in exchange, the developer will build a new library into the building on the...
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Now on the @InfoMorningCB section of the @CBCNS web site: My Richmond County council report that aired on today’s show. (Note: Because the issue did not come up at council, my report does not feature the issue recently covered by my CBC Cape Breton colleague Tom Ayers.)
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RCMP have charged a man with purposely cutting a subsea fibre optic cable linking Nova Scotia with Newfoundland, but the Mounties stressed the accused didn't intend to damage essential infrastructure or impact national security. https://t.co/DtOerfs2n3
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Wrapped in coils of thick wire, the cable was a primary connection for internet, TV and long-distance communication between the two provinces.
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Germaine MacDonald says some expenses that were cut after a scathing 2016 provincial ombudsman's report, such as the staff and council Christmas party and turkey giveaway, have found their way back into the annual budget. https://t.co/9f7Lx1G916
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In 2016, Germaine MacDonald helped expose accounting practices in Richmond County, N.S., that led to a scathing ombudsman's report, a forensic audit and an RCMP investigation. Now, she has looked...
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December 16, 2025: Classes are cancelled at the following schools today due to road conditions: - Inverness Education Centre/Academy - Cape Breton Highlands Education Centre/Academy - Pleasant Bay School
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It's not clear when the agreement between the Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation and Wagmatcook First Nation was signed, but it was made possible in April when the province adopted new cannabis retail regulations. https://t.co/1sXfxSvKGg
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The Crown corporation in charge of cannabis sales in Nova Scotia has signed an agreement with a Mi'kmaw community for what would be a first-of-its-kind on-reserve shop owned by the band, but the...
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Mosaic says one person is dead after a "fall of ground incident" AKA rock/material collapse at the K3 underground potash mine in Esterhazy, Sask. All mining work has been temporarily halted and an investigation is underway. https://t.co/yZ8tSD1IES
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December 15, 2025: There is a system shutdown is in effect today, Monday, December 15, 2025, due to weather conditions. Classes are cancelled at all SRCE schools; all schools, buildings and worksites (Mulgrave Operations Centre, Bus Garages, Regional Office at SAERC) are closed.
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All schools and worksites for the Cape Breton-Victoria Regional Centre for Education are closed today (Dec. 15).
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A man at Bondi Beach literally grabbed a terrorist’s gun with his bare hands and saved countless lives. That’s not bravery — that’s instinctive heroism. In a world full of fear, he chose courage. Respect to this absolute legend. #bondibeach #australia #shooting #bondi
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Wow, such bravery
Ahmed El Ahmad is the hero who disarmed the terrorist at the Bondi Beach shooting.
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December 12, 2025: Classes are cancelled at the following schools today due to predicted deteriorating weather: - Bayview Education Centre - Dalbrae Academy - Inverness Education Centre/Academy - Cape Breton Highlands Education Centre/Academy - Pleasant Bay School
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Classes are cancelled today (Dec. 12) for: • Cabot Education Centre • North Highlands Elementary • Cape Smokey Elementary
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Fishermen concerned Ingonish sewer outfall will affect harbour livelihoods; say treated effluent will raise harbour temperature, affecting lobster fishing and storage https://t.co/5zSSHdpKmR
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A pipe expected to carry treated sewage into the south harbour in Ingonish, N.S., has fishermen concerned about the possible impact on fishing in general and their lobster storage operations.
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.@CBRMGov Mayor Cecil Clarke says he will call special meeting of council next Thursday to announce plans for new central library. CBRM has been trying to get a new library in downtown Sydney for 15+ years. Council currently discussing a lease deal. Clarke says details next week.
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