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‘A real honour’: Cape Breton man shares connection to new King Charles $20 bill
Like many Canadians, David Johnson of Sydney River, N.S., has only seen Queen Elizabeth II on the $20 bill his whole life. However, when the new bank note featuring King Charles comes out he’ll be able to say he played a part in it. “It was a real honour to say that I had a little connection to this new $20 bill,” Johnson said on Thursday.
‘A real honour’: Cape Breton man shares connection to new King Charles $20 bill
Coyote spotted in densely populated Bedford neighbourhood: Should people be worried? A coyote turned up in a busy Halifax Regional Municipality suburb Wednesday, so what does that mean for the people who live there? Read More
#MeToo and #HimToo: Addiction and #NHCorruption
April 18, 2018, Updated June 26, 2026 by Ryan A. MacDonald Editor’s Note: The image atop this post is a composite featuring the high school graduation photograph of Jonathan Grover at age 18. To the right is an artist’s rendering of a photo of Father Gordon MacRae circa 1983. The photo was composed for The Wall Street Journal and depicts Father MacRae in the time period in which the story told here was alleged to have taken place. This post by Ryan A.
Justice and Due Process Support the Rights of Priests — But Not This One
October 21, 2013 by Ryan A. MacDonald [updated August 19, 2026] I became quite familiar with the scene above during a short trip one summer. A nice 4-hour drive from New York took me along Interstate 91 and the Connecticut River. From Brattleboro, Vermont (locals call it “Brat”) I drove east on Route 9 for 18 miles to the picturesque City of Keene, New Hampshire and its much admired downtown Main Street.
Cape Breton’s baseball legend Jim “Rico” McEachern to retire number over weekend
For most of his life, Sydney Sooners manager Jim “Rico” McEachern has laid claim to the number three, it’s even on his license plate. “Someone said, ‘Where did you get the number three?’ and to be perfectly honest, I think it was the original hockey team,” McEachern told CTV Atlantic on Friday. “It was what came out of the crate.” However, it is in baseball where the 77-year-old has made that number count.
Güneş Ölünce Güneş Sistemini Ne Bekliyor?
Gökbilimciler, ölü bir yıldızın etrafında dönen Jüpiter büyüklüğündeki WD 1856 b gezegeninin nasıl hayatta kaldığına dair yeni ipuçları elde etti. Dünya’dan 80 ışık yılı uzaklıkta bulunan bu dev gezegen, kendisinden yedi kat büyük olmasına rağmen yıldızına son derece yakın bir yörüngede hareket ediyor. Bilim insanları, bu olağanüstü sistemin, Güneş’in 5 milyar yıl sonra ölmesiyle birlikte Jüpiter ve Satürn gibi gezegenlerin başına gelebilecekleri anlamak için bir ön izleme sunduğunu belirtiyor.
Aerosols and hydrocarbons in the atmosphere of a white dwarf planet
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Abstract Most stars, including our Sun, will one day evolve into red giants and, subsequently, white dwarfs. Several planet candidates have recently been identified orbiting white dwarfs1,2,3,4, demonstrating that planets can survive the stellar post-main-sequence stage intact. Little is known about the atmospheric composition of post-main-sequence planets, with the most evolved transiting planets with atmospheric detections so far orbiting subgiants5,6.
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What it really takes to deliver the UK’s energy transition
The UK doesn’t have an energy ambition problem. It has a delivery problem. AtkinsRéalis market director for power, renewables and industrial Ryan Macdonald. Targets are largely agreed. Investment is committed. But turning that ambition into operating infrastructure, at pace and at scale, is where the real challenge now sits. Recent geopolitical shocks such as the war in Iran have reinforced this shift from ambition into action.
Cape Breton woman honoured for 50 years of service at Canadian Tire store
Any day you wear a sash and tiara to work isn’t exactly a regular workday — but it’s not every day someone marks 50 years of employment with the same company. On Tuesday, family, friends and co-workers both past and present came to the Canadian Tire in Sydney, N.S., to celebrate Martha MacIsaac’s half-century working there. “I started in 1976,” said MacIsaac, noting her first shifts were on the store’s cash register.
Is it a cold or just allergies? Here’s how to tell
We’re finally heading into spring, with its blooming flowers, warmer weather — and abundance of allergy triggers. Our false-spring days have jumpstarted allergy symptoms for many, and that can make it tough to know whether you’re fighting illness or allergies. Due to environmental changes, allergy season has been lasting longer and become more intense across the country.
‘A void that will never heal’: Cape Breton man who found missing son’s remains helping in search for other man
Searchers in Cape Breton spent the Easter weekend combing the woods for a man who has been missing since late March. Helping the search effort was a man who knows the pain of looking for a loved one during the holidays all too well. “This time last Easter I was in the same predicament,” said Ken MacDonald of Sydney.
N.S. man who lost family in crash outraged as impaired driver gets temporary releases from prison
It has been more than four-and-a-half years since four members of David Fletcher’s family were killed in an impaired driving crash in Beauport, Que. The Dominion, N.S., man lost his father and sister, along with a niece and nephew, on Sept. 2, 2021. “We’re down here grieving for the last four years,” Fletcher told CTV Atlantic in a recent interview.
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Family of Cape Breton girl killed on her bike disappointed by driver’s parole
Word that Colin Tweedie has been granted full parole after spending just under a year and a half in jail for the hit-and-run death of 10-year-old Talia Forrest in Black Rock, N.S., is not sitting well with the young girl’s family. “It’s unbelievable. We fought for justice longer than he spent behind bars,” said Halen Williams, Forrest’s first cousin. Forrest’s family spent months in courtrooms during two trials from the time of the fatal crash to sentencing five years later in July 2024.
Family of Cape Breton girl killed on her bike disappointed by driver’s parole
Word that Colin Tweedie has been granted full parole after spending just under a year and a half in jail for the hit-and-run death of 10-year-old Talia Forrest in Black Rock, N.S., is not sitting well with the young girl’s family. “It’s unbelievable. We fought for justice longer than he spent behind bars,” said Halen Williams, Forrest’s first cousin. Forrest’s family spent months in courtrooms during two trials from the time of the fatal crash to sentencing five years later in July 2024.
‘He is unbelievable’: Cape Breton man marks 100th birthday with steady stream of well-wishers
Mike Campbell’s home in New Victoria, N.S., was packed with family and friends on Thursday. The steady stream of well-wishers was there to wish the Cape Breton man a happy 100th birthday. “I never thought I’d reach it,” said Campbell. The centenarian played hockey into his nineties and was one of the oldest recreational players in Canada. Ten years ago, CTV Atlantic visited him at the rink for his 90th birthday. “I just love the competition,” Campbell said at the time. “I love the exercise.
‘There could be no finer recipient’: Cape Breton runner wins award amidst cancer battle
When 2025 began for Trish Walsh of Sydney River, N.S., she couldn’t have imagined what the year would have in store. In February, Walsh — who started running about 15 years ago — was diagnosed with breast cancer. “When I got the diagnosis, I was training for the Fredericton Marathon,” the 68-year-old marathoner and CrossFit athlete recalled on Monday.
Cape Breton cartoonist featured on Canada Post stamp
Cartoonist and author Kate Beaton has walked into the post office in her home community of Mabou, N.S., on countless occasions in her life. For most of that time, the 42-year-old would never have imagined being on a postage stamp. “As an artist, I might have thought maybe one day they were going to call me up and ask me to draw a stamp but never that I would be the subject of a stamp,” Beaton told CTV Atlantic during an interview at the Mabou Post Office on Wednesday.
‘Cape Breton Christmas’ act enjoys chance meeting with Anne Murray
When the “Christmas in Cape Breton” cast performed Monday night at the Rebecca Cohn Auditorium in Halifax, they looked out into the crowd and saw a familiar face looking back. “The first act we were in, I found out she was in the audience,” said cast member Jordan Musycsyn on Wednesday.
Cape Breton’s Colten Ellis surprises young cancer patient with goalie stick
Cape Breton’s Colten Ellis is having a good rookie season with the National Hockey League’s Buffalo Sabres, but stopping some of the NHL’s biggest stars isn’t the only way he’s making an impact. Daniel Klaes and his 14-year-old daughter Shaylee live just outside of Buffalo and are big Sabres fans. The teen was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a form of bone cancer, in May 2024. “She’s undergone numerous surgeries in her leg and her lung,” Klaes said.
Good Samaritans rescue stranded pilot whales on Cape Breton beach
TD economist Rishi Sondhi on what’s next for the Canadian housing market The Canadian housing market has significant regional disparities, with pockets of strength and weakness. However, with macroeconomic conditions expected to improve over the next year, these differences may narrow. 2026 may represent an inflection point, with underperforming markets strengthening …
First all-girls hockey rink in Atlantic Canada opens in Cape Breton
The new Kehoe Forum at Cape Breton University is believed to be the first rink in Canada dedicated entirely to women’s and girl’s hockey. “It’s really special to have something of our own and this nice,” said Kate Ford, a member of the Cape Breton Under-15 AAA Blizzard. “It’s really special because normally we get a shortage of ice time and normally get kicked to the later ice times, so it’s really nice to be able to have our own ice and be able to come here whenever,” added teammate Kate Finney.
Fiddles and foliage: Celtic Colours International Festival marks 29th year
The calendar has flipped to October, and the music festival known in some circles as “ten nights without sleep” is now nine days away. “As soon as we see the leaves, we know it’s about to start,” said Joella Foulds, artistic director for Celtic Colours 2025. This marks the 29th year for the Celtic Colours International Festival. It’s a combination of fiddle music and fall foliage that has attracted musicians – and visitors – to Cape Breton from all over the world since its inception back in 1997.
Webb Telescope Spots Possible Signs of Atmosphere on “Goldilocks” Exoplanet
This artist’s concept portrays the seven rocky exoplanets within the TRAPPIST-1 system, located 40 light-years from Earth. Credit: NASA and JPL/Caltech JWST data hints that Trappist-1e may have an atmosphere. More transits will test if this world could support liquid water. Recent observations with NASA’s advanced JWST telescope have revealed a planet located 41 light-years from Earth that may possess an atmosphere.
A rocky planet in its star’s ‘habitable zone’ could be the first known to have an atmosphere - here’s what we found Original
New research using Nasa’s powerful JWST telescope has identified a planet 41 light years away which may have an atmosphere. The planet is within the “habitable zone”, the region around a star where temperatures make it possible for liquid water to exist on the surface of a rocky world. This is important because water is a key ingredient that supports the existence of life.
Cape Breton Drive-In celebrates 50th anniversary
A throwback to a different era, the Cape Breton Drive-In hasn’t changed much since the day it showed its first movie on the big outdoor screen. “It was July 10, 1975 when we opened,” said Lindsay McKinnon, the drive-in’s new managing owner. The drive-in theatre – located along Grand Lake Road in Sydney, N.S. – recently marked its 50th anniversary. “I think it’s a testament to this community’s love for drive-in theatres and the nostalgia that comes with that,” McKinnon said of the milestone.
Spiritual Obedience in a Culture Obsessed with Options
We live in a world that worships at the altar of options. From the moment we wake up, we are bombarded with choices: what to wear, what to eat, what to watch, what to believe, what to stand for, and what to walk away from. We’re told that keeping our options open is wise. That commitment is old-fashioned. That flexibility is the key to success, happiness, and freedom. But here’s the thing I’ve learned through following Jesus: the more I try to keep all my options open, the less peace I experience.
Souls Harbour Rescue Mission opens in New Waterford, N.S.
Souls Harbour Rescue Mission‘s newest drop-in centre in New Waterford, N.S. held its grand opening on Tuesday. The manager, Krista McPhee, said it took more than a few coats of paint to get the former Lions Club building ready. “When I came in here at the beginning of April, the building was… the best way I could describe it was ‘scary,’” said McPhee. Child poverty rates in New Waterford and surrounding communities are also scary, said Souls Harbour representatives.
From recovery to the ring: a Cape Breton wrestler’s comeback story
Most wrestlers don’t make their debut after their athletic prime but Rick Chezenko from Louisbourg, N.S., stepped into the ring for the first time at age 42 on Sunday in front of family, friends and a hometown Cape Breton crowd. “To hear the crowd chant ‘Chezenko’ over and over, it was pretty surreal”, Chezenko said. “It was like something I’d dreamt of as a kid.” Chezenko says he put his dreams on hold for years because of addiction.
Pastor Ryan Macdonald Launches New Personal Website to Share His Faith Journey and Inspire Daily Discipleship
Batavia, New York May 6, 2025 (Issuewire.com) - Pastor Ryan Macdonald, Lead Pastor of The City Church & St. Anthony’s in Batavia, New York, has officially launched his brand-new personal website: https://www.ryanmacdonaldpastor.com/. Designed as a digital home for his messages, reflections, and resources, the site offers visitors an authentic look into Pastor Ryan’s daily walk of faith and practical leadership.
Eagles face elimination, Titan face relocation in QMJHL playoffs
It’s ‘do or die’ on Friday night for the Cape Breton Eagles. With a noisemaker on every seat at Centre 200 in Sydney, N.S., the building should be loud as the team tries to stave off elimination from the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League playoffs. “A big game”, said Eagles play-by-play announcer Pat McNeil.
Pastor Ryan Macdonald Featured in Exclusive Online Interview
Faith, Leadership, and Community Service at the Heart of His Mission BATAVIA, NY / ACCESS Newswire / April 1, 2025 / Pastor Ryan Macdonald, Lead Pastor of The City Church & St. Anthony's, has been featured in an exclusive online interview discussing his journey of faith, leadership, and community service. With over 20 years of ministry experience, Pastor Ryan shares his passion for discipleship, outreach, and the importance of living a life centered on faith and family.
The Role of Discipleship in Modern Church Leadership
Pastor Ryan Macdonald · Follow 4 min read · -- As a pastor, I often find myself reflecting on what it truly means to be a leader in the church today. While we live in a rapidly changing world, one thing remains constant — the call to make disciples. Jesus commanded us to “go and make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19), and this charge hasn’t changed for the modern church. Discipleship remains at the heart of what we do as church leaders, no matter how much our culture or society changes.
Highly reflective white clouds on the western dayside of an exo-Neptune - Nature Astronomy
Abstract Highly irradiated gas giant exoplanets are predicted to show circulation patterns dominated by day-to-night heat transport and a spatial distribution of clouds that is driven by advection and local heating.
Cape Breton council to discuss corporate credit card spending of former mayor
The Cape Breton Regional Municipality (CBRM) council will soon vote on whether or not a credit card controversy involving the past mayor is a police matter. A recent municipal audit determined former Mayor Amanda McDougall-Merrill charged $16,699.88 in personal expenses to the CBRM corporate credit card. The money has since been paid back. Nova Scotia’s Department of Municipal Affairs determined it was satisfied with CBRM’s actions in investigating the irregularities.
Maritime seafood trade delegation making headway in Europe
The Maritime seafood trade delegation that has been in Europe the past couple of weeks seems to have made some headway when it comes to potential new markets for their product in the face of U.S. tariff threats. Nova Scotia Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture Kent Smith said some of the 14 companies on the trip have made new connections and he’s cautiously optimistic some of them might become buyers. “The feedback that I’m getting here is that it’s worthwhile,” Smith said.
Public meeting in Glace Bay, N.S., after power outages
A public meeting was held Monday evening at the Glace Bay Miner’s Forum in Glace Bay, N.S., in response to power outages that left about 10,000 Nova Scotia Power customers in the area without electricity. The outages impacted customers in Glace Bay and surrounding communities on January 24 and 25. Dave MacKeigan is a Cape Breton Regional Municipality councillor. He said he welcomed the chance for open dialogue between the utility the public.
Maritimers prepare for Super Bowl Sunday
The sign out front of the Steel City Sports Bar & Steakhouse says in Sydney, N.S. says, “Home of Sydney’s largest Super Bowl party.” It’s one of the largest sporting events of the year and the Cape Breton Eagles of the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League are hosting a tailgate party before the big game. “It will be tough to get a seat here, so you have to get here early”, said Joey Haddad, business operations manager for the Cape Breton Eagles and part of the Steel City’s ownership.
Dual citizens in U.S., Canada try to stay positive amid tariff dispute
The ongoing tariff dispute between Canada and the United States has created a tension for the two countries, and few people understand those awkward dynamics better than people who live on both sides of the border. Sarah Doue is a Sydney, N.S., resident who grew up in Texas, and holds dual citizenship. “I’m Canadian and American, but if we become the 51st state, am I just American?” Doue asked slightly tongue-in-cheek.
Cape Breton reflects on lessons learned from 2024 ‘Snowmageddon’
This week marks the one-year anniversary of the “Snowmageddon” in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality (CBRM), which dumped more than 150 centimeters of snow on Sydney, N.S., and surrounding communities over a three-day period in February 2024, and drew comparisons with Halifax’s “White Juan” in the winter of 2004. This time last year, Charlie Stephen and his wife were trapped on their property in Dutch Brook.
Atlantic Canadian companies looking to hook new seafood markets in Europe
Representatives from 14 Atlantic Canadian seafood companies are on a trip to Italy, France and the United Kingdom to try and find new markets in the face of pending United States tariffs. “We are here on a trade mission,” said Nova Scotia Fisheries Minister Kent Smith, who spoke with CTV Atlantic from Rome on Tuesday. With Nova Scotia’s seafood export market valued at $2.5 billion per year, and about half of that normally going to the U.S., Smith said it’s crucial to look for other options.
Canadian Vision Impaired Curling Championship comes to Sydney, N.S.
Participants from across the country have arrived at the Sydney Curling Club in Sydney, N.S., for the Canadian Vision Impaired Curling Championship. This is the first time the event will be held outside of Ottawa. On Monday, eight teams from different provinces with players who have varying levels of visual impairment took part in the opening day action.
‘We’re so far ahead this year’: Cape Breton ski facilities thankful for recent cold weather
It was both fun and freezing on the slopes at Ski Ben Eoin in Ben Eoin, N.S., over the weekend. “The first little bit, it’s kind of bad, but you get used to it after a little while,” said 12-year-old skier Sophie Pearson. With a feel-like temperature of -18 C on Sunday, skiers had to bundle up – but it didn’t stop them from coming out. “We started back last year,” said skier Danielle Patterson.
Nova Scotia’s leaders prepare response to President Trump’s tariffs
People in Nova Scotia cast a wary eye south of the border on Saturday when U.S. President Donald Trump finally made good on his campaign promise to impose 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian exports. Premier Tim Houston outlined three steps Nova Scotia will take in response to tariffs in a statement released Saturday: Nova Scotia will limit access to provincial procurement for American businesses, look for opportunities to cancel existing contracts and maintain the option to reject bids outright.
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Mandarin language play runs for first time at Cape Breton University
Mandarin language play runs for first time at Cape Breton University Published: January 29, 2025 at 5:32PM EST Cape Breton University’s Boardmore Theatre raises the curtain on its first-ever Mandarin language play.
Mission accomplished: Cape Breton couple achieves goal of watching Leafs play in every NHL arena
Mission accomplished: Cape Breton couple achieves goal of watching Leafs play in every NHL arena Published: January 28, 2025 at 5:24PM EST A Cape Breton couple has seen their beloved Toronto Maple Leafs in each and every NHL city.
Thousands of people lost power in Cape Breton over the weekend
Thousands of people lost power in Cape Breton over the weekend Published: January 27, 2025 at 5:23PM EST Thousands of people in Glace Bay, N.S., lost their power over the weekend. (Source: Ryan MacDonald/CTV News Atlantic)
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