CBRM does not need part-time elected officials
Just when I called our recent Cape Breton Regional Municipal election embarrassing (Letter to the editor, Cape Breton Post, Oct. 30), another issue arose. This one involved District 11 Coun.…
2024
CBRM needs to improve election process
I would like to congratulate all the newly elected Cape Breton Regional Municipality (CBRM) councillors, the mayor and each candidate who threw their name in the hat during the recent…
Video: Town Hall
Every voice matters. Every opinion matters. Together, let's flip the script!https://t.co/2rwoZn9hfs#kyron4district9 #flipthescript #cbrm pic.twitter.com/d1Y1AZclEw — Kyron Coombes – District 9 Candidate (@KyronCoombesGB) October 7, 2024 In a democracy, the voice…
Video: Truth and Reconciliation
Today, let’s reflect on the impacts of residential schools and honour the survivors. We must commit to fostering respect and understanding, creating spaces for all cultures to thrive. It’s not…
Video: Let’s flip the script
Let's flip the script.October 19th, 2024#vote #Kyron4District9 #nspoli #election #CBRM pic.twitter.com/5HdVy2eWRv — Kyron Coombes – District 9 Candidate (@KyronCoombesGB) September 26, 2024
Doug Foster Questions
Public discourse is important for any democracy. Recently, Doug Foster, LPPANS posted a letter in the Cape Breton Post with a series of questions for would-be councillors. Here are my…
Building Bridges: Advocating for Fairness and Collaboration
Equalization has been a significant issue in the CBRM for more than a decade, going back as far as 2003 when former Mayor John Morgan brought it to light. Equalization…
Let’s flip the script!
🗳️My name is Kyron (Ky) Coombes and I’m running for councillor in District 9.🗳️ Every four years, we have the opportunity to select our municipal representatives. That time is October…
Election Boundaries
Recently, the CBRM underwent its obligation to review electoral districts. Several options were considered, including a significant reduction of districts to six. In the end, our council decided to maintain…
Building a Business-Friendly Future for CBRM
Our community deserves a government that supports businesses, not one that hinders their growth and stifles new development. Unfortunately, the CBRM has consistently made decisions that drive businesses away and…