Posted: Dec 21, 2020 6:00 AM AT | Last Updated: December 21, 2020
Dr. Paul MacDonald says it s concerning that Cape Breton Regional Municipality hospitals have the worst death rate in the country, but even more so since they ve held that spot for three years.(Tom Ayers/CBC)
For the third straight year, hospitals in and around Sydney, N.S., have recorded the highest death rate in the country, according to the Canadian Institute for Health Information.
CIHI, described on its website as an independent, not-for-profit organization that provides essential information on Canada s health system and the health of Canadians, annually publishes its hospital standardized mortality ratio and other measures on the safety and effectiveness of in-hospital health care.
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Posted: Dec 17, 2020 6:00 AM AT | Last Updated: December 17, 2020
Cape Breton Regional Municipality deputy chief administrative officer John MacKinnon says property tax relief is still available for low-income homeowners and others affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.(Tom Ayers/CBC)
Cape Breton Regional Municipality may be cash-strapped, but it s still willing to help property taxpayers facing financial troubles.
CBRM has not had many people take advantage of a low-interest loan program through the Nova Scotia government that spreads out this year s property taxes for people affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Deputy chief administrative officer John MacKinnon said there s still money in the budget if commercial or residential taxpayers need help.
Protesters kept out of school
About 30 students took part in the protest, while others hung around and waited for their lunch break to end.
At least nine officers had their backs to the entrance, keeping the protesters out of the school.
Magnus said police needed to create a barrier because they weren t sure initially what the students intended to do. We didn t know that when we were first called. We were just called to a large crowd with some agitated activity outside the school and just with that size of crowd and the emotions, it s unpredictable what can happen.
Some people have said police were enforcing a school dress code that is primarily aimed at girls, and sexualizes them.