Ian Nathanson

The executive chair of Cape Breton’s Verschuren Centre says there is a commercial market available for biomanufacturers’ in-house research, but how to translate such research into commercial scaling has remained a stumbling block.

A new Canadian documentary exploring mental health, culture, and the healing power of live music launches a national crowdfunding campaign — with deep creative roots in Cape Breton. The film is directed by Nova Scotian John Butler, who previously served as art director on the award-winning feature film Little Lorraine, and includes among its performances a concert by Tim Baker (Hey Rosetta!) captured at Port Hawkesbury's Granville Green concert series.

Tracy MacLellan says she and her family members have every reason to get all, ahem, dung-ho about this year’s upcoming MacLellan Cow Flop charity event. Not only does it mark an udderly and hilariously brilliant way to celebrate an annual MacLellan family tradition, but also the fact that this contest full of fecal appeal lasted for just over a quarter-century amazes Tracy.

More garbage collection help may be on the way for the Cape Breton Regional Municipality, but the municipal director of public works says to expect a hefty price tag to go with it. John Phalen appeared before regional council on Thursday to propose the hiring of eight additional full-time personnel to, in his words, “provide a reliable staffing buffer for solid waste collection operation.”

Around 300 participants waded through the St. Peters Canal on a warm Sunday afternoon for the 2026 edition of the Swim the Canal.

Canadian baseball championship

With the Grand Slam of Curling (GSOC) national tournament set to arrive in Sydney in mid-November, hometown favourite Christina Black and her team have earned a sponsor’s exemption and will be able to compete.

Where and when outdoor burning is allowed in the CBRM remains a contentious issue among residents and local elected officials.

Less than a week after deferring a decision on how the Cape Breton Regional Municipality should be handling garbage pickup, council has decided to go with the recommendation of full in-house service and the hiring of eight additional personnel.

A walk-off double from Glace Bay's Liam Gracie gives the host Colonels a 5-4 victory in seven innings over the Sydney Major Sooners.