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News

CBU to Host 22nd Annual J.B. McLachlan Memorial Lecture Virtually

March 1, 2021

Dr. Claudine Bonner to present A Pier for the Pierless  On Thursday, March 4, 2021, Cape Breton University will host…

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A Calling to Help Others: Meet Lydia McIsaac

February 25, 2021

We are lucky to have people in our community who have a passion for helping others. That passion is what…

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CBDC to Launch Immigrant Loan Pilot Program

February 23, 2021

Coastal Business, a Community Business Development Corporation (CBDC) is implementing an Immigrant Loan pilot program designed to provide access to…

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Why I Give: Meet Hilda Tremblett

February 18, 2021

“I give to education because education changed my life.” In 1996, Hilda Tremblett created a memorial award in honor of…

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Events

CBU Information Session: McCall MacBain Scholarships

Mar 2, 2021 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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22nd Annual J.B. McLachlan Memorial Lecture

Mar 4, 2021 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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Politics of Hope: Building Resilient, Compassionate and Inclusive Communities

Mar 4, 2021 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
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Building Employment Skills for Successful Transitions (BEST) Conference 2021

Mar 6, 2021 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
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Virtual Information Session with the Cape Breton Regional Municipality (CBRM)

Mar 11, 2021 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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Science Atlantic Aquaculture & Fisheries, and Biology (AFB) Conference

Mar 12, 2021 12:00 pm - Mar 14, 2021 12:00 pm
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02

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05

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02

Good Friday (CBU Closed)   

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05

Easter Monday (CBU Closed)  

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