CBRM fire department to consider getting rid of lie-detector tests to boost recruitment

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Some Cape Breton Regional Municipality councillors and fire department officials say the requirement for a lie-detector test for potential firefighters is hurting recruitment.They say the tests might not be relevant and they should be eliminated.CBRM's fire and emergency services committee agreed unanimously on Thursday to have staff write on the issue in advance of a future committee meeting.Deputy Chief Chris March said the fire department is trying to fill up to eight vacant positions now and