Cape Breton Regional Hospital

A major expansion of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital in Sydney will include a new Cape Breton Cancer Centre, Energy Centre and Clinical Services Building that will house a new emergency department, critical care department, inpatient beds, surgical suites and maternal/newborn services.

Nova Scotia Community College

Construction on Nova Scotia Community College’s new, contemporary Sydney Campus began in 2020. The vision of the project is to create a campus with a dynamic learning environment that will attract students from across the province. It will have a modern design, open spaces, state-of-the-art technology, and be built in accordance with accessibility standards and guidelines following the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification Program and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) environmental standards.

Glace Bay Hospital

Opened in 1986, Glace Bay Hospital is a community hospital that serves Glace Bay, Dominion, Reserve Mines, Donkin, Port Morien, and surrounding areas. It currently has 44 acute care beds and 18 long-term care beds on 4North, a transitional long-term care unit.

The renovations and additions to the Glace Bay Hospital includes the  the emergency department and surgical suites.

New Waterford Community Hub

As part of the CBRM Health Care Redevelopment Project, New Waterford and the surrounding area will have a new, modern health centre and a 60-bed long-term care home. Both will be built on the Breton Education Centre school site, along with a new, modern school, creating a community hub. The project also includes 12 (sub-acute) short-stay beds.

The community hub model (health centre, long-term care home, and school) will create hands-on learning opportunities and new programming for students in health-care related fields. It also allows for opportunities to share facilities and maintenance services.

Northside Health Complex

As part of the CBRM Health Care Redevelopment Project, Northside residents will have a new, modern health centre and a 60-bed long-term care home. Both will be built in the Northside Business Park, along with a new laundry centre. The project also includes 12 (sub-acute) short-stay beds.

Building Tomorrow

Latest Updates

More Public Housing for Nova Scotians

More Public Housing for Nova Scotians

Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister John Lohr and Halifax MP Andy Fillmore, on behalf of Sean Fraser, federal Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, announced today, February 23, the locations of new public housing units in Halifax Regional Municipality and 25 new modular housing units that will be installed in eight communities across the province by end of March.

Nova Scotia announces $3 million to attract international skilled workers

Nova Scotia announces $3 million to attract international skilled workers

The Nova Scotia government has pledged another $3 million to attract and retain skilled newcomers. The money will go towards settlement support, helping provide health and skilled trades workers with enhanced English language training, settlement assistance, support for growing the francophone population and community settlement programs.

‘It’s a godsend’; Feds work with CBRM, Membertou to spur housing growth

‘It’s a godsend’; Feds work with CBRM, Membertou to spur housing growth

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took a long walk through the snow in a Membertou neighbourhood —but filled with thoughts of federal government plans to spur new home construction in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality.

What to expect from the new NSCC Campus this fall

What to expect from the new NSCC Campus this fall

Applications are now open for NSCC programs – and if you enroll in Sydney – you’ll be a part of the first ever classes to attend the new waterfront campus. We talk about how the experience will differ from the Marconi Campus.