Report Calls for Investment in East Coast Music Industry

A new report suggests that investing in Atlantic Canada’s music scene could mean profits for the region as a whole. The report calling for a comprehensive Atlantic music strategy was presented at the East Coast Music Awards in Saint John, New Brunswick. It says the East Coast’s music industry is hindered by a lack of infrastructure, stringent liquor laws and restrictions on live venues. The report recommends creating an Atlantic Canadian Music Fund to finance creativity in the region.

Human Remains in Sydney Identified

Police say human remains discovered in Sydney have been identified as a 62-year-old man reported missing last November. The remains were discovered April 15th by people walking in a wooded area off Ash Street. Cape Breton Regional Police have confirmed they belong to 62-year-old Murdock Daniel McCharles who hadn’t been seen since leaving his home on Bentinck Street on November 25th. Police have not released a cause of death but say an autopsy determined McCharles was not the victim of foul play.