Tantramar Report: Cap Pelé to build $15.4 million community centre, Mel’s Tearoom is back with in house dining, music

Three men in suits stand in front of the Arena de Cap-Pelé, with flags in the background.
Cap-Pelé mayor Serge Léger, New Brunswick minister of regional development Gary Grossman, and federal minister of intergovernmental affairs, Dominic Leblanc announced tri-level funding for a new Cap-Pelé intergenerational community centre on Wednesday, July 28, 2021. Photo: Erica Butler
Erica Butler - CHMA - SackvilleNB | 29-07-2021
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Thursday on Tantramar Report:

CHMA stopped in at Mel’s Tearoom on Bridge Street to speak with co-owner Dave Epworth about his plans for the newly renovated Sackville landmark, including live music.

Meg Cunningham chats with Jeska Grue about her upcoming Sappyfest Infinite Variety Show special: Share your pets with Sappyfest.

CHMA hears about yesterday’s announcement of a $13.5 million community centre going up in Cap Pele, just 50 kilometres north of Sackville

And CHMS asks Dominic Leblanc about the progress getting a federal daycare deal for New Brunswick.

Plus other news and local information:

CBC reporter Tori Weldon has announced she is leaving her job at CBC Moncton, and heading for a future in podcasting. Weldon made the announcement on social media Wednesday, saying Friday would be her last day at CBC New Brunswick.

Ability NB is calling for nominations in search of ten outstanding individuals to be recognized for their work helping New Brunswickers with mobility disabilities.

And glass recycling bins are now set up at the Tantramar Civic Centre.