Homeowner's Guide to Flood Prevention and Recovery

We are actively getting prepared for Hurricane Teddy!  There are many things to consider during this preparation time.  We are providing you with the Homeowner's Guide to Flood Prevention and Recovery as a guide on what to do in case of flooding as well as what you can do to reduce the chances of flooding on your property.  

The guide, produced by ACAP and CBRM Wastewater Operations can be found here - Homeowner's Guide to Flood Prevention and Recovery.

Be Prepared and Stay Safe!

Heavy garbage collection set for September 28

September 11, 2020

SYDNEY, NS - CBRM’s municipal-wide residential heavy garbage collection starts on Monday, September 28, 2020. Residents living at properties eligible for curbside collection must have their large, heavy or bulky household items placed to the curb no later than 6:00 a.m. on Monday, September 28. 

Residents are encouraged to read the details online at CBRM's website. www.cbrm.ns.ca/heavygarbage

Some of the information includes: 

Sofas, chairs, upholstered furniture, mattresses, box springs, carpeting, flooring, vinyl windows and doors will be collected. Panes of glass from windows should be removed when possible. Collectors are not responsible for removing broken glass and debris from your curb. Carpeting should be rolled and tied with string or rope.

Objects must be safe to handle with no protruding nails, staples or other sharps. 

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Citizen Service Centre opens September 8, transit fares resume September 14

September 4, 2020

SYDNEY, NS -  Fare collection on Cape Breton Transit will resume on Monday, September 14.  

The Citizen Service Centre at City Hall, 320 Esplanade, will be open starting on Tuesday, September 8 for those seeking transit passes.  

Hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Citizen Service Centre is also open for residents to pay tax and water bills, parking tickets and tipping fees.

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