Amy Macneil News Today

The basketball tournament in Cape Breton has hosted over 1,000 games to date. A team of roughly 400 volunteers is getting things ready for the Coal Bowl Classic on Feb. 5. The CBC's Amy MacNeil has more.

An anonymous caller to the food bank dropped off 30 Christmas trees in a shipping container to spread holiday cheer. Amy MacNeil has the story.

As Amy MacNeil reports, longboarders met along the Cabot Trail this weekend to raise money and awareness for breast cancer. A crew of around 15 people pushed through sunshine and rain for the cause.

As Amy MacNeil reports, the online series has young, local voice actors giving the lessons.

Small stores selling niche products are thriving after cruise ship traffic picked up following the easing of pandemic restrictions. Amy MacNeil has the story.

The national basketball tournament was put on hold during the pandemic. Amy MacNeil has the story.

With the high cost of living, some pet owners are having to make choices between getting pet food and paying bills. Amy MacNeil tells us that the SPCA and a mother and daughter in Cape Breton are trying to help out.

Parts of the island were devastated by Saturday's post-tropical storm. Felled trees and power lines wiped out power to 65,000 customers as of Sunday morning, as spotty cell service disrupted communication between communities.

The Tiny Homes Village in Victorias North Park neighbourhood has been given the go-ahead to continue operating a little longer.

A fuel company in Cape Breton has launched a mobile gas station. The two custom tanker trucks can pull up just about anywhere – so customers can fill up on gas without having to leave the house . Amy MacNeil has more.