June 2021
Field Leader Hiking Course West Mabou, June 26-27
Field Leader – Hiking Course West Mabou, June 26-27 A Field Leader – Hiking Course will be offered on June 26 and 27 in West Mabou. Participants receive Outdoor Council of Canada national certification. Learn more at www.hikenovascotia.ca. For more information on this event or Hike Nova Scotia contact (not for publication): Janet Barlow, Hike Nova Scotia (902) 932-6902 info@hikenovascotia.ca
Find out more »July 2021
HELP CENTER of the CAPE BRETON GENEALOGY AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY
The HELP CENTER of the CAPE BRETON GENEALOGY AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY will open for the summer on July 12th. Hours are Mondays from 11 am to 3 pm and Thursdays from 10 am to 3 pm in the former Bank of Montreal building, 173 Charlotte Street in Sydney. Use of the centre is free. Volunteers are on hand to help with your research. The Center has the largest collection of Cape Breton genealogy information available anywhere. More information is available…
Find out more »August 2021
PORK CHOP SUPPER
LOCH LOMOND COMMUNITY HALL AUGUST 14TH 4---6 PM EAT IN OR TAKE OUT $15.00 PER PERSON SOCIAL DISTINCING & MASKS REQUIRED LOCH LOMOND VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT.
Find out more »Auditions for the Cape Breton Chorale
Auditions for the Cape Breton Chorale Taking place in Sydney from August 16-September 1st To arrange an audition, contact 902-968-9041 or email info@capebretonchorale.com The choir is looking for Tenors and Basses, in particular, but may also audition altos. Applicants will need to prepare a piece (in a style comfortable to them) and will also be given a short choral excerpt to learn in advance of the audition. You may also visit our website at capebretonchorale.com
Find out more »September 2021
FEDERAL ELECTION DAY
To vote, you must be a Canadian citizen, be at least 18 years old on election day and prove your identity and address. Vote today at your assigned polling station on election day, Monday, September 20, 2021. Polls will be open for 12 hours (hours vary by time zone). To find your polling station, check your voter information card or use the Voter Information Service.
Find out more »MADD Cape Breton AGM
Please join the MADD Cape Breton Chapter for their annual general meeting on September 29th at the Grand Lake Firehall. 850 Grand Lake Road, Sydney. To RSVP & to get more information please email, maddcapebreton@outlook.com.
Find out more »March 2022
INTERNATIONAL WOMAN’S DAY
International Women's Day 2022 theme is 'Break the Bias' There are MANY events celebrating the day. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY Here in HRM, all are welcome to a free virtual event. When: from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Where: Zoom. Please register for the virtual event https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_J3lzwuwsR_GmzAwqz4M9eQ
Find out more »SAINT PATRICK’S DAY
Saint Patrick's Day is a cultural and religious celebration held on 17 March, the traditional death date of Saint Patrick (c. AD 385–461), the foremost patron saint of Ireland. Saint Patrick's Day is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, the province of Newfoundland and Labrador (for provincial government employees), and the British Overseas Territory of Montserrat.
Find out more »Free KN 95 Mask Giveaway
The Reserve Mines Seniors & Pensioners Club will be giving away free boxes of KN95 masks this Thursday at the pensioners club located at 165 Main St. from 1-3 pm or until supplies last. It will be in a drive-thru format, first come first served. Compliments of the Reserve Mines Seniors & Pensioners Club.
Find out more »FIRST DAY OF SPRING
In 2022, the March equinox happens today at 12:33PM. ADT. In the Northern Hemisphere, this date marks the start of the spring season. In the Southern Hemisphere, the March equinox marks the start of autumn, while the September equinox marks the start of spring.
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