Councillor Eldon MacDonald- District 5

05/26/2026

🗣️Calling all young Cape Breton songwriters! If you are under the age of 25 and create original music, the Makin’ Waves Front Stage Program could be the next big step to level up your musical journey.

Since 2017, the Makin’ Waves Front Stage Program has provided young Cape Breton songwriters with the opportunity to gain valuable experience, and a platform to perform their original music in front of new, large audiences.

The selected artists will:

- Perform at one of five 2026 Makin’ Waves shows
- Work with music industry professionals
- Be provided with media assets
- Have the chance to partake in an artist development session
+ More!

We’re looking for all types of music. Whether it is pop, indie, traditional, rock n roll; we want to hear it! 🎤

Applicants must be:

- 25 years or younger
- From Cape Breton Island
- Able to perform 3 original songs
- Willing and able to partake in an artist development session in August 2026
- Please apply before 4 PM on Friday, June 5 at: frontstage.makinwavesfestival.ca

05/26/2026

Calling all Cape Breton Creatives! Makin’ Waves is back and we are looking for local artists, makers, and creators to our upcoming Creatives Market. Whether you paint, craft jewelry, or make pottery, we want to give you a platform right within our own community! Spots are limited, and we want Cape Breton’s talent on full display.

The festival is every Thursday evening from July 9th – August 6th, so we can celebrate local culture, support small businesses, and vibe to great music all at the same time!

Want to showcase your work? Click the link below to fill out our vendor application form! Let’s make some waves together.

Please apply before 4 PM on Friday, June 5th at: creatives.makinwavesfestival.ca

05/26/2026

Transit Notice: Temporary Bus Location Change

Due to construction, all buses that normally park on Pitt Street will be temporarily relocated to George Street on May 26-27, 2026.

Passengers are asked to board buses on George Street during this period. Regular Pitt Street operations are expected to resume following the completion of construction.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

05/12/2026

Congratulations to the YMCA on 140 years of being the heart of our community. Thank you for providing a place where everyone can belong, grow, and thrive.

05/11/2026

Drivers are advised that due to construction on George Street in Sydney, between Byng Avenue and Shandwick Street, traffic will be reduced to one lane with stop-and-go traffic.

Traffic control will be in place to help vehicles move through the construction areas.

Please use caution and expect delays.

Drivers are advised that due to construction on George Street in Sydney, between Byng Avenue and Shandwick Street, traffic will be reduced to one lane with stop-and-go traffic.

Works are expected to take approximately 4-5 days, weather permitting.

Traffic control will be in place to help vehicles move through the construction areas.

Please use caution and expect delays.

05/06/2026

05/02/2026

CBRM’s Call to Haul program is now open for bookings. This free service provides residents with an easy way to dispose of eligible bulky waste items that cannot be collected during regular curbside pickup.

Residents can book an appointment for up to five approved items at a time, and can use the service more than once during the year.

To learn more about what can be collected, how the program works, and to book your appointment, visit: https://cbrm.ns.ca/call-to-haul

05/02/2026

Over the next couple of months, City Hall will be undergoing a major HVAC replacement project.

The Citizen Service Centre (CSC) in the lobby will remain open to the public, except on days when the contractor requires a full building shutdown.

City Hall will be closed to the public on May 5 & 6.

Before visiting City Hall, residents are encouraged to check for updates on:
-CBRM Facebook
-CBRM Website -Notice Section on the front page
-Or by calling 311

Residents are reminded that there are several ways to pay their tax or water bill with no in-person visit required:

- Through your bank or credit union
- Online banking (add CBRM as a payee)
- Credit card via Paymentus secure payment page (service fee applies) or call Paymentus’ toll-free number 1-866-837-4603
- Preauthorized payment
-To make scheduled payment arrangements, download the Pre-Authorized Payment form on our Forms page, complete it in its entirety, and submit it with a VOID cheque enclosed. Incomplete forms will be returned.

Questions About Your Tax or Water Bill?

Residents can contact:
- 311
- [email protected] (tax bills)
- [email protected] (water bills)

04/03/2026

A few changes are on the way for CBRM residents!

Call to Haul

There will be no Heavy Garbage collection this year.

Instead, the CBRM is launching a new year-round Call to Haul Program.

Starting May 1, residents will be able to contact the municipality to schedule a pickup of up to 5 large bulk waste items. Once registered, residents will receive a pickup date and instructions on how to place your items at the curb.

Please do not place items at the curb until you have a scheduled appointment.

Residents can use the program multiple times throughout the year, but only 5 items will be collected at a time.

More updates, including a full list of what items can be collected, will be shared as we get closer to launch.



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Residential Tipping Fees

New residential tipping fees will come into effect at the Waste Management Facility on SPAR in Sydney, and the Waste Management Facility in North Sydney starting May 1.

Residents will pay:

• a flat rate of $5 per vehicle for up to 100 kg of residential mixed waste

• or $8 per 100 kg of residential mixed waste

Payment will be available on site.

Before you visit!

Residents are encouraged to check the CBRM website or the Solid Waste App to see what goes where before heading to a waste management site. Many materials can go in regular curbside collection, and some items may be eligible for the Call to Haul program instead.

Website: https://cbrm.ns.ca/home-property/garbage-compost-recycling/curbside-collection-schedule/



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Curbside Collection

Some routes are adjusted, residents may notice a different pickup time, but your collection day remains the same.


Please note, daytime curbside collection begins at 8 a.m.

04/03/2026

Reminder to residents that there will be no curbside collection on April 3 and April 6. (Good Friday and Easter Monday)

The Waste Management site is closed on Good Friday, April 3.

Extra garbage bags and green cart material will be collected on your area’s next regularly scheduled collection day.

Blue bags will be collected on your area’s next regularly scheduled blue bag collection week.