Cape Breton appoints two new officials to municipality

Cape Breton Regional Municipality City Hall is seen in Sydney, N.S., on Oct. 7, 2025. (Ryan MacDonald/CTV Atlantic)

Two senior administrative officials were appointed at the Cape Breton Regional Municipality (CBRM) on Wednesday.

CBRM chief administrative officer Demetri Kachafanas announced Nancy Dove, CPA, will serve as the municipality’s new chief financial officer (CFO). Dove previously served as manager of finance for CBRM from 2007 to 2014 and director of finance at the Cape Breton–Victoria Regional Centre for Education.

“Nancy brings a deep commitment to public service and a proven track record in strategic financial management,” said Kachafanas. “Her experience, leadership and dedication to accountability will greatly support CBRM’s long-term financial sustainability and modernization goals.”

Dove will officially assume her role as CFO on Dec. 8.

Tony Mozvik, K.C. was announced as the new regional solicitor/director of legal services.

Mozvik was appointed King’s Counsel in 2014 and has served as a per diem crown prosecutor for CBRM since 2015.

“Tony is a highly respected lawyer with decades of experience navigating complex legal matters,” said Kachafanas. “His knowledge of municipal issues and familiarity with the CBRM position him well for this role. We are pleased to have him join our legal services team.”

Mozvik will officially assume his role as regional solicitor/director of Legal Service on Dec. 1.

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