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Cape Breton Regional Municipality's mayor and chief administrative officer plan to go over the municipality's respectful workplace policy with senior members of the fire department after they walked out of a committee meeting with some councillors this week.
The union that represents firefighters in Cape Breton Regional Municipality is raising concerns about what it says are toxic and carcinogenic chemicals found in their gear and in a foam used during gasoline spills, such as the major one last summer in Sydney, N.S.
As crews continue to battle a wildfire in the Halifax area of Nova Scotia, firefighters over five hours away in Cape Breton are ready and waiting to assist on a moment's notice.
The death of a Cape Breton University student last month is raising fire safety concerns due to overcrowded rental housing.
Nova Scotia's Environment Department is investigating a major gasoline spill at the facility, but residents are concerned about their safety and the environment.