National Inflation Rate Hits 2.8% In April by Coast Newsroom
May 19, 2026 Statistics Canada says the national inflation rate in April was 2.8%. That’s up from 2.4% in March. The federal agency says higher energy prices, most …
Gas & Diesel Up by Coast Newsroom
May 15, 2026 As predicted, the price of gas went up overnight and edged closer to the $2 a litre mark. Gas increased by 4.4 cents a litre …
Start Of Lobster Season Delayed, Again by Coast Newsroom
May 12, 2026 The start of the season in Lobster Fishing Area 27 that runs from Bay St. Lawrence to Gabarus has been delayed yet again because of …
CB Unemployment Rate 11.6% In April by Coast Newsroom
May 8, 2026 Stats Canada says Cape Breton’s unemployment rate in was 11.6 % in April. That’s down from 12.1% in March and 13.1% in April of last …
No Deal In Latest Long-term Care Workers Talks by Coast Newsroom
May 8, 2026 The union for striking long-term care workers says a new round of talks with the province has ended without a deal. The Canadian Union of …
Gas Unchanged, Diesel Down by Coast Newsroom
May 8, 2026 As predicted, the price of gas remained unchanged overnight. A litre of gas still goes for a minimum of $1.93.7 in Cape Breton. Meanwhile, diesel …
