Transit Cape Breton Expands Services to Membertou

May 2, 2025

The Cape Breton Regional Municipality (CBRM) and the community of Membertou have partnered to bring public transit service to the First Nations community for the first time, improving connectivity and access to services for those traveling to and from Membertou.

“The expanded service aims to support access to employment, education, healthcare, and commercial areas while strengthening connections between Membertou and the surrounding parts of the municipality. This expansion also reflects our ongoing commitment to fostering strong relationships and ensuring that all residents have access to the services and opportunities they need,” said Cecil Clarke, Mayor of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality.

Route 12, which has two-way service between Sydney and Sydney River, will now include 36 new bus stops in Membertou; 18 in each direction. The updated route will travel from Sydney to Membertou to Sydney River, and from Sydney River to Membertou to Sydney, with the change taking effect on May 5 The updated route will travel from Sydney to Membertou to Sydney River, and from Sydney River to Membertou to Sydney, with the change taking effect on May 5. The bus will run every half hour, Monday to Saturday.

“This new bus route has been a longtime goal for Membertou, and we're proud to partner with the CBRM to make public transportation more accessible for our community. It strengthens connections, supports our workforce, and brings us one step closer to truly welcoming the world,” said Terry Paul, Chief and CEO of Membertou.

Fares for Membertou:

• Membertou to Sydney River ($1.25 adult/ $1.00 senior/child)
• Membertou to CB Regional Hospital ($1.25 adult/ $1.00 senior/child)
• Membertou to Whitney Pier ($1.25 adult/ $1.00 senior/child)
• Membertou to Sydney ($1.25 adult/ $1.00 senior/child)
• Membertou to Mall/Walmart Spar Road ($1.25 adult/ $1.00 senior/child)
• Membertou to CBU ($2.25 adult/ $2.00 senior/child)
• Membertou to Glace Bay ($3.25 adult/ $3.00 senior/child)
• Membertou to New Waterford ($3.25 adult/ $3.00 senior/child)
• Membertou to Northside ($3.25 adult/ $3.00 senior/child)

For information about new and existing routes, rider guidelines, bus schedules, ticket fares and more, please visit www.cbrm.ns.ca/transit

Download the Transit app from Google Play or the App Store to plan your trip, track your ride, and access real-time vehicle locations for Transit Cape Breton services.

 App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/transit-subway-bus-times/id498151501 

Google Play:  https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thetransitapp.droid&hl=en&gl=US

Davis Day 100th anniversary commemoration essay/video contest

May 1, 2025

June 11th, 2025 marks the 100th anniversary of Davis Day, a day of remembrance that began after the death of coal miner William Davis in 1925. 
Davis was shot and killed during a strike in New Waterford, while standing up for safer working conditions and fair wages. His death became a turning point in the labour movement in Nova Scotia. Every year since, communities across the province, especially in former coal mining areas, pause to honour Davis and all workers who have fought for justice, safety, and dignity on the job.

To commemorate this anniversary, we’re inviting Grade 11 and 12 students to learn more about what happened here 100 years ago. 

****Essay Contest for Grade 11 & 12 Students who live in CBRM.****
Honouring 100 Years of Davis Day – June 11, 2025

Open to all Grade 11 & 12 students in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality

Write an original essay (600–700 words) or create a 30 second video on the question:

"How do the events surrounding William Davis’s death and the 1925 coal miners' strike shape how today’s youth understand inequality and injustice in the world?"

First Place – $1000
Runner-Up – $500

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Heavy garbage and litter clean up event dates are announced for 2025

SYDNEY, NS -  Cape Breton Regional Municipality’s heavy garbage pick up will occur in all areas on the week beginning Monday, April 28, 2025  
Materials must be curbside by 6:00 am on the morning of April 28. Residents are encouraged to wait until the weekend of April 25-27 to place heavy garbage materials out for this collection. Collection will be done by CBRM and private contractor equipment. 

Additional public drop off sites will be open on six consecutive Saturdays from April 19 to May 24.  

The public can drop off materials at SPAR Road waste disposal facility as well as the following locations between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm:

• Glace Bay Public Works Drop-Off Site, 24 West Avenue
• New Waterford Public Works Drop-Off Site 455 Ling Street
• North Sydney Drop-Off Site, 93 King Street

The Great Cape Breton Clean Up community litter clean up day will be on Saturday, May 3 between 9:00 am and 12:00 pm. Registration is now open online at www.cbrm.ns.ca/cleanup.  

MORE about 2025 Residential Heavy Garbage Collection: 

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