Past Events

Happening this Friday, at our office in the North Sydney Mall - 116 King St., North Sydney! Stop by between 12pm and 2pm and learn about some services and resources that are in our communities to support Newcomers! Hear from the Cape Breton Partnership, the Cape Breton Island Center for Immigration, the North Sydney Food Bank, and the Cape Breton Library! Staff will be on hand to help with resumes and your job search!

McConnell Library, Sydney Friday, December 8th, 6:30-8:30pm Join acclaimed writers and performers Ken Chisholm, Todd Pettigrew, Sherry Ramsey and James FW Thompson for an evening of original spooky stories inspired by master Canadian storyteller Robertson Davies. Come have yourself a scary little Christmas! Refreshments and festive fun await. This is a special after-hours library event! Doors open to audience members at 6:00pm. No registration required. Please note that no regular library services will be available.

The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 12, 101 Dorchester Street, Sydney will be holding a Christmas Craft Fair on December 9th and 10th. Doors open at 10 a.m. There will be vendors, homemade baked goods, raffles, and a good time.  Free admission. All proceeds help to support Branch 12 and their programs and services for veterans and the community.  

The Port Morien Legion, Branch 55, will be hosting a “Christmas Social & Market” on Saturday December 9th from 2pm to 4pm. There will be a bake table, a basket draw and ten local vendors. As usual, the kitchen will be open serving tea and coffee,  sweets and everyone’s favourite French fries. There is no admission. So come on out, visit with friends, and enjoy some local holiday shopping.

Please join us for a family skate! This Sunday, December 10th at 5pm at the Whitney Pier Arena.  Non-perishable food items will be collected at the door, being donated to the Sydney food bank. We are looking forward kicking of the holiday season while supporting our community.

Sunday December 10 from 2-3pm Santa will be visiting the Mira Road Volunteer Fire Dept. Treat bags, photos with Santa, and seeing the new gear acquired from the support of the community through the 50/50 fire draw will be a few things on the agenda!

Glace Bay Library Friday Dec 15 1:30 – 3:30 pop in for some knitting, tea, and excellent society. Want to learn? we’d be happy to help you get started. Please email ewilliams@cbrl.ca or cmcinnis@cbrl.ca

Glace Bay Library Friday Dec 15 4:30 – 5:30 Looking for a new adventure? Join our Dungeon Master and fellow players, roll the dice and start your quest!