Guilty plea to lesser drug charge

An Eskasoni man will be sentenced later this year for possession of marijuana.  25-year-old Jamie Lee Poulette initially faced possession for the purpose of trafficking, but has pleaded guilty to the lesser charge.  The incident happened in January at the Cape Breton Correctional Centre.

East side house destroyed in fire

An east side house fire is being investigated.  The Red Head Road home was destroyed yesterday, and because it was vacant and had no power arson is being considered.  The cause is unknown.