Man charged in Sydney Mines robbery now charged with robbing Blue Mist Tavern

A Cape Breton Regional Police vehicle is seen on June 25, 2025. (Ryan MacDonald/CTV Atlantic)

A man who was charged with robbing the legion in Sydney Mines, N.S., has now been charged with robbing a bar in Bras d’Or the same night.

Edward Thomas LeBlanc, 38, of Sydney Mines is facing the following charges in connection with the robbery at the Blue Mist Tavern:

• robbery with a firearm
• possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
• wearing a mask with intent to commit an offence

Cape Breton Regional Police say LeBlanc has also been charged with two counts of breaching previous court-ordered release conditions, which include residing at an address in Sackville, N.B., and participating in bail supervision.

The charges come after police were called to the Sydney Mines Legion and Blue Mist Tavern around 6 p.m. on Dec. 4.

Staff at both establishments told police a person with a weapon entered the bars, demanded money and then fled the scene.

Police say they recovered a weapon at the Blue Mist Tavern.

No one was injured at either location.

The Emergency Response Team and a K9 unit searched the area but couldn’t locate the suspect.

Investigators identified a suspect after gathering information from the scene, speaking to witnesses and watching video surveillance. Police arrested LeBlanc in Sydney, N.S., on Friday.

LeBlanc is also facing the following charges in connection with the robbery at the Sydney Mines Legion:

• robbery
• possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
• uttering threats
• wearing a mask with intent to commit an offence
• two counts of breaching previous court-ordered release conditions

LeBlanc has been remanded to the Cape Breton Correctional Centre.

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