CBRM's New Chief Financial Officer and Regional Solicitor

Cape Breton Regional Municipality Chief Administrative Officer Demetri Kachafanas today announced the appointment of two senior administrative officials at the municipality.

Nancy Dove, CPA, will serve as the municipality’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Dove brings more than two decades of financial leadership experience across municipal government, provincial government, education sector and private industry. Notably, Dove previously served as Manager of Finance for CBRM from 2007 to 2014.

She most recently served for over eight years as Director of Finance at the Cape Breton–Victoria Regional Centre for Education, where she played a key role in strengthening financial planning, reporting, and operational excellence. Her extensive career also includes senior financial roles with the Government of Nova Scotia, the Municipality of the District of Chester, Premium Seafoods Limited, and several private-sector organizations. 

“Nancy brings a deep commitment to public service and a proven track record in strategic financial management,” said Kachafanas. “Her experience, leadership and dedication to accountability will greatly support CBRM’s long-term financial sustainability and modernization goals.”

Ms. Dove will officially assume her new role as CFO on December 8.

Tony Mozvik, K.C., will serve as the new Regional Solicitor/Director of Legal Services.

Mozvik brings more than 29 years of legal experience practicing in Nova Scotia, with a background in criminal, labour and business law. He was called to the bar in 1996. Appointed King’s Counsel in 2014, he is recognized for his dedication to the profession, high ethical standards, and significant contributions to the legal field.

A former partner at Breton Law Group and McInnes Cooper, Mozvik has provided strategic legal guidance to a broad range of clients, including public-sector organizations. He has extensive experience in legal complexities such as governance, labour relations, procurement, and regulatory compliance. Since 2015, he has served as a per diem Crown Prosecutor for the CBRM, giving him direct familiarity with the municipality’s structure, processes and legal history.

“Tony is a highly respected lawyer with decades of experience navigating complex legal matters,” said Kachafanas. “His knowledge of municipal issues and familiarity with the CBRM position him well for this role. We are pleased to have him join our legal services team.”

Mr. Mozvik will officially assume his new role as Regional Solicitor/Director of Legal Service on December 1.

CBRPS Chief Robert Walsh Announces Retirement

Cape Breton Regional Police Service Chief Robert Walsh announced today that he will retire on January 1, 2026.

Chief Walsh has 35 years of policing experience including patrols, traffic services, street crime and drug enforcement, major crime investigations and emergency response. He has 16 years of senior leadership experience, proudly serving the last four as Chief of Police and President of the Nova Scotia Chiefs of Police Association.

“I am honoured and grateful to have had the opportunity to serve my community as Chief of Police, alongside the many dedicated professionals in what I believe is one of the best police services in the country, that is well-positioned for what lies ahead in policing.”

— Robert Walsh, Chief of Police, Cape Breton Regional Police Service

To ensure a seamless leadership transition, the CBRM Board of Police Commissioners will meet to initiate the transition process to outline the recommended process for succession planning.

“We want to sincerely thank Chief Walsh for his years of service and dedication he has shown to our community. We are grateful for his leadership and wish him the very best in his next chapter. This transition also presents an opportunity to renew and strengthen the Police Service in the CBRM as we look ahead.”

— Cecil Clarke, Mayor, Cape Breton Regional Municipality

“As a peer and colleague, it has been a great pleasure to work alongside Chief Walsh in service to our community. I want to acknowledge his significant contributions to our municipality. Our community’s safety remains our highest priority, and residents can be assured that the Cape Breton Regional Police Service will continue to operate reliably and professionally throughout this period of change.”

— Demetri Kachafanas, Chief Administrative Officer, Cape Breton Regional Municipality

“On behalf of the Police Commission, I extend our thanks to the Chief for his commitment and dedication he brought to the role. The Commission will support a smooth transition and continue to work closely with police leadership to ensure strong, community-focused policing for our residents.”

— Glenn Paruch, Chair, CBRM Board of Police Commissioners

Additional information:

For more information about Chief Robert Walsh, visit: https://www.cbrps.ca/who-we-are/leadership-and-governance

Notice:  Saturday curbside collection changing to Mondays

Saturday, October 11

Residents who live in areas that have curbside collection on Saturdays will have their collection day chagned to Mondays effective October 20.

For garbage, blue bags and green cart.

• The last scheduled Saturday collection day is Saturday, October 11.
• The new Monday collection schedule starts Monday, October 20.

Please note,  your area's Blue Bag collection week does not change.