Fire destroys CBRM salt truck

GLACE BAY — The driver of a Cape Breton Regional Municipality salt truck escaped without injury after the vehicle caught fire Sunday morning. John Chant, chief of the Glace Bay Fire Department, said the fire was called in from Dinn Avenue around 10:45 a.m. “We got the call and upon arrival most of the front of the truck was completely engulfed,” he said. Chant said the driver had the vehicle stopped and was adjusting some equipment when someone nearby noticed the fire and alerted the driver. “The driver got out. He was a little bit shaken up but he seems OK now,” said Chant. The exact cause of the fire is not known but it’s been deemed accidental.

TODAY

EAST BAY

8 p.m., (CD) AA East Bay Group meeting, East Bay Hall.

ESKASONI

8:30 p.m., (OD) AA Praying Hands Group meeting, Mikma’w Lodge, 70 Gabriel St.

HOWIE CENTRE

7-10 p.m., Monday night bingo at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 151, East Bay. Doors open at 6 p.m. 15 games of $75, four 50/50 games, one 80/20 game, three jackpot games and a toonie game. Information, 564-0672 after 4 p.m.

MARION BRIDGE

1:30 p.m., Mira Seniors and Pensioners will have their regular monthly meeting at the center. Anyone is welcome to join.

MEMBERTOU

7 p.m., Gamblers Anonymous mixed meeting, 3 Kateri St.

PORT HOOD

7-9 p.m., Games night at the United Church Hall. Play board games, crib, auction or a game of your choice. Tea and sweets are served.

SYDNEY

9-10 a.m. Seniors swimming at Kiwanis Pool, Prince Street. Phone the Kiwanis Pool for more information. 10 a.m., Walk Aerobics at Salvation Army Sydney Community Church, 55 Inglis St. For more information, contact Dena at 5621717. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Breton Quilters Guild will meet at the Cape Breton Centre for Craft, downstairs. Bring lunch. New members welcome. 1:30 p.m., Seven-week tarabish tournament at the Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners’ Club, 30 Inglis St. Lunch served. Members only. 2-3 p.m., Chair exercises suitable for men and women, Club 55, corner of Prince and Bentinck streets. 6 p.m., Shuffleboard for seniors, Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners’ Club, 30 Inglis St. Members only. 6-9 p.m., New Dawn Centre for Social Innovation, 37 Nepean St. Open Studio art drop-in session. Bring your own supplies and spend an informal evening with others learning and sharing creative painting ideas. Register at www.theartroomcapebreton.ca. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Parents PEACE program — parental issues tackled, ie. peer pressure, sex, anger at Southside Learning Center, 266 Whitney Ave. No fee/registration. 6:30 p.m., Cape Breton Overeaters Anonymous group will meet at Bethel Church, George Street, hall entrance. No weigh-ins, dues or fees. For more information visit www.oa.org. or phone Marion at 842-4628. 7 p.m., St. John Ambulance Volunteer Brigade will meet at the Tim Hortons, George Street, door facing the Casino. For more information call 564-4189, or visit www.sja.com. New members welcome. 7:15 p.m., Al-Anon meeting (for adult children of alcoholics) will be held at St. Theresa Church basement, Ashby Road. 8-10 p.m., Adult badminton at Malcolm Munroe Memorial Jr. High School. Days when school’s open. Old and new players welcome. Small fee toward gym rental.

SYDNEY RIVER

9:45-10:45 a.m., Seniors exercise class at Our Lady of Fatima Hall, 1452 Kings Road. Sponsored by the CWL. Everyone welcome. For information, 562-3036 or 5390416.

TODAY

BADDECK

7-9 p.m., Art For All at Knox Presbyterian Church — art classes open to all ages in the church hall, instructor Burland Murphy. For information, contact Rev. Brian MacLeod, 902-295-1522.

BIG BRAS D’OR

7 p.m., 45s card game at Big Bras d’Or fire hall, 1390 Old Route 5. Jackpot and even split.

BOULARDERIE

1-4 p.m., The Boularderie Rug Hookers of The Munro Crafters Guild meet at 45 Loch Bhreagh Dr., Boularderie East. Everyone welcome. For information call Joyce 902-674-2323. 7 p.m., Boularderie Weavers meet at the home of Eileen MacDonald.

FLORENCE

6:15-9 p.m., 602 McCurdy Royal Canadian Air Cadets meet at T.L. Sullivan Middle School. Ages 1218. No charge. Contact Theresa at 902-674-0942 for information. 8 p.m., (CD) AA Goodwill Group (Beginners) meeting, T.L. Sullivan School, Park Road.

NORTH SYDNEY

10 a.m. North Sydney Walking Group, Carmen Young Walking Track. 1:30 p.m., Walking Club at Munro Park. 6 p.m., Yoga for all levels at Calvary Baptist church hall. For information, 674-2374.

POINT EDWARD

7:30 p.m., Tarabish game, Point Edward Seniors and Pensioners’ Club.

SYDNEY MINES

1 p.m. There will be an exercise class held at the Sydney Mines Seniors and Pensioners. 7 p.m., Flytyers meet at the Minor Baseball Building, Pitt Street. New tyers welcome. No fees.

WAGMATCOOK

5-6 p.m., Wagmatcook Native Walkers Program at the Wagmatcook Culture & Heritage Centre. No charge.

TUESDAY

BIG BRAS D’OR

7-8 p.m., Big Bras d’Or Friends of the Fire Hall Committee monthly meeting, 1390 Old Route #5.

FRENCHVALE

7:30 p.m., 45s card game, Frenchvale Seniors Club.

NORTH SYDNEY

7 p.m., Cribbage, North Sydney fire hall. 8 p.m., (CD) AA Lifeline Group meeting, St. Joseph’s Church, 34 Archibald Ave. 8 p.m., 45s card game, Armstrong Memorial Branch No. 19, Royal Canadian Legion.

SYDNEY MINES

8 p.m., Bingo at the Royal Canadian Legion branch 8. Cash prizes.

WEDNESDAY

BIG BRAS D’OR

9-11 a.m., Community coffee break at St. James Church Hall. Everyone welcome.

BOISDALE

8 p.m., 45s card game, Boisdale fire hall.

BIG BRAS D’OR

10:30 a.m.-4 p.m., The Old School House Rug Hookers meet at the Big Bras d’Or fire hall, 1390 Old Route 5. Call Susan 902-217-0400 or Marilyn 902-674-2119.

EDWARDSVILLE

1:30 p.m., Tarabish, WINS Hall.

FLORENCE

6:30-9 p.m., 1917 Vimy Ridge Army Cadet Corps is looking for new recruits ages 12-18 at Florence Elementary School, MacKay Street. Call 902-674-0942 for more information. Outdoors, camping, shooting and a challenge. 8 p.m., (OD) AA Goodwill Group meeting, T.L. Sullivan School, Park Road.

NORTH SYDNEY

6:30-9 p.m., 129 Caribou Sea Cadets looking for new recruits ages 12-18. Training at Thompson Jr. High gym. For more information, P.J. at 902-371-6761 PJ or Pat at 902-794-7521. 8 p.m., Nar-Anon meeting for families of addicted loved ones at 26 Haley St.

SYDNEY MINES

7:30 p.m., 45s card game, Sydney Mines Seniors and Pensioners Club. Lunch served. Jackpot. 8 p.m., There is a Love Life narcotics anonymous meeting being held at the Sydney Mines Community Cares Youth Outreach building, 55 King St.

WAGMATCOOK

5-6 p.m., Wagmatcook Native Walkers Program at the Wagmatcook Culture & Heritage Centre. No charge.

THURSDAY

BIG BRAS D’OR

10 a.m., Adult exercise program, Big Bras d’Or Firehall. For information call 902-674-2374. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Friends Quilting Group, Big Bras d’Or Firehall. Please contact Maggie 902-7369887 or Ruth 902-674-2208.

BOULARDERIE

7:30 p.m., 45s card game at Southside Boularderie fire hall. Lunch served.

BRAS D’OR

1:30 p.m., Northside bridge club, St. Joseph’s Hall, Villa Drive. 7:30 p.m., Bras d’Or Seniors and Pensioners Club 45s card game in the hall.

NORTH SYDNEY

4 p.m.-12 a.m., Pub night at the North Sydney Firefighters Club, Pierce Street. Live entertainment, kitchen open. third thursday of month 6 p.m., Northside Chronic Pain support group will have its monthly meeting at the North Sydney Library. 7 p.m., Cribbage game, Armstrong Memorial Branch No. 19, Royal Canadian Legion. 7:30-10 p.m., Come and join Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cape Breton and the North Sydney Firefighters Club for chase the ace at the North Sydney Firefighters Club, Pierce Street.

SYDNEY MINES

6:30 p.m., Sydney Mines walking group the Walkie-Talkies will gather at the Martha Hollett Library. All ages welcome. 7-10 p.m., Pub night with live entertainment at the Sydney Mines Firemens Club. Kitchen is open from 5-9 p.m. No admission. 8 p.m., Al-Anon Harmony AFG meets at 55 King St. 8 p.m., (CS) AA Sydney Mines Group meeting, 55 King St., behind post office.

FRIDAY

BOISDALE

8 p.m., (CD) AA Boisdale Serenity meeting, 2457 Bourinot Rd.

FLORENCE

7:30-10 p.m., Chase the Ace, Kiwanis Ceilidh Golden K and Branch 83, Florence Legion. Accumulating jackpot. Music, kitchen, bar.

IONA

6-7 p.m., Iona Legion evening supper. Everyone welcome. Followed by ceilidh.

SYDNEY MINES

8 p.m.-12 a.m., Jackpot Karoake with P&P at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 008.

WAGMATCOOK

5-6 p.m., Wagmatcook Native Walkers Program at the Wagmatcook Culture & Heritage Centre. No charge.

SATURDAY

NORTH SYDNEY

7:30 p.m., Bingo, North Sydney Seniors and Pensioners Club, 309 Commercial St. All money games.

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TODAY

DOMINION

9:30-11 a.m., Team achiever — a drop in for adult persons with disabilities at the Dominion Centre, 78 Commercial St. No charge. Parent/caregiver must accompany their loved one. 6-7 p.m., Family drop in for people who have children with special needs at the Dominion Centre, 78 Commercial St. No charge.Parent/caregiver must accompany their loved one.

GARDINER MINES

7-8 p.m., Dog obedience/behaviour session held at Cape Breton German Shepherd Club on Centreville Road. Open to those 14. Bring your family dog with you. Must RSVP your spot with Mariah, 902-849-1619. 8 p.m., Card game at Gardiner Mines Senior Citizens and Pensioners Hall, Seaside Drive. Cash jackpot. Free tea/coffee.

GLACE BAY

1-3 p.m., Gamblers anonymous meeting at 10 Rear McKeen St. 5:45-8 p.m., 2878 Cape Breton Highlanders Royal Canadian Army Cadets is looking for new members at the Glace Bay Armouries, Sterling Road, for ages 12-18. Sports on Wednesdays from 4-6 p.m. Information, Lt. Cindy Tiller at 902-565-7443. 10 a.m., Walk away the pounds. Meet at 40 Union St.

NEW WATERFORD

10:30 a.m., (CD) AA Arcano Group meeting, Ling Street. 1-4 p.m. New Waterford Seniors and Pensioner Club members have darts.

PORT MORIEN

6-8 p.m., Veterans’ Memorial computer site is open.

RESERVE MINES

2:30-4:30 p.m., Line dancing, Reserve Mines Seniors and Pensioners Hall. New members welcome. No charge. Call Linda Campbell 902849-7369. 8 p.m., (CD) AA Reserve Midway Group meeting, St. Joseph’s church hall, Main Street.

TUESDAY

DOMINION

9 a.m.-3 p.m., Adoration The Blessed Sacrament, Immaculate Conception Church. Everyone welcome. 7:30 p.m., Cribbage, Shamrock Club, Commercial Street. Partners by draw. 7:40 p.m. Bingo, Immaculate Conception Church Hall. 8 p.m., (OS) AA Dominion Sandbar Group meeting, Italian Hall, Mitchell Avenue.

GLACE BAY

9:30-11 a.m. and 1:30-3 p.m., The clothing depot at Town House, 115 Commercial St., is open. Information, 902-849-2449. 11:30 a.m., Hope for today Al-Anon, Unity Club, (AA room) Rear McKeen Street. 2 p.m., Glace Bay Seniors and Pensioners will meet at the club. 6:30-8:30 p.m., 86 Glace Bay Sea Cadets are looking for new members at the Glace Bay Armouries, Sterling Road. Ages 12-18. There is no cost to join. Information: 902842-5145. 7:30 p.m., St. Anne’s CWL Council sponsors a bridge and tarabish game at St.Anne’s Church, 695 Main St. All are welcome. 8 p.m., Island Martial Arts Centre in the lower level of the People’s Mall is offering a women’s only taekwondo program. Build muscle, lose weight and empower yourself.

LOUISBOURG

8 p.m., (CD) AA Louisbourg Group meeting, United Church Hall, 7532 Main Street.

MAIN-A-DIEU

1:30 p.m., 45s card game, Main-aDieu Coastal Discovery Centre.

NEW WATERFORD

7:30-9:30 p.m., Chase the Ace at the Rack and Roll. Estimated jackpot $850. 49 cards in the deck. 8 p.m., Al-Anon meeting New Waterford AFG, 401 Ling Street.

PORT MORIEN

6-8 p.m., Veterans’ Memorial computer site is open.

RESERVE MINES

2-3 p.m., Senior friends for fitness at the Reserve Mines Pensioners Hall. For information: Anne, 849-8585.