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Travel tips, tourism stories, and news from across the island and Nova Scotia, gathered from a curated handful of sources. We don't write these — we link out to the publishers.

PNI Atlantic News · Jun 7, 2026
Long-term care workers to vote on contract offer that would end strike in Nova Scotia

Long-term care workers in Nova Scotia will vote on a new contract offer that could end the ongoing strike.

The Macdonald Notebook · Jun 7, 2026
Neal Livingston In Conversation On A NS Government Spray Program In The Cape Breton Highlands

Learn about a Nova Scotia government spray program affecting the Cape Breton Highlands in this conversation with Neal Livingston.

The Macdonald Notebook · Jun 7, 2026
Neal Livingston In Conversation On A NS Government Spray Program In The Cape Breton Highlands

Learn about a Nova Scotia government spray program affecting the Cape Breton Highlands from Neal Livingston's perspective.

PNI Atlantic News · Jun 6, 2026
‘The main event was like a Rocky movie’: Corner stops fight, Cape Breton’s Ryan Rozicki loses Zuffa Boxing debut in war with Chris Billam-Smith

Cape Breton boxer Ryan Rozicki's Zuffa Boxing debut ended when his corner stopped the fight during an intense battle with Chris Billam-Smith.

PNI Atlantic News · Jun 6, 2026
Former Cape Breton Oilers player Link Gaetz charged for assaulting taxi driver in British Columbia

Former Cape Breton Oilers player Link Gaetz has been charged with assaulting a taxi driver in British Columbia.

PNI Atlantic News · Jun 6, 2026
New to the nest: Cape Breton Eagles select 15 players at 2026 QMJHL Entry Draft

The Cape Breton Eagles have selected 15 players in the 2026 QMJHL Entry Draft, adding fresh talent to their roster.

Fathom Journal · Jun 6, 2026
Roadtrip From Halifax To Sydney, Cape Breton. Nova Scotia During Snow Season (44yNu69vJa)

Take a winter road trip from Halifax to Sydney and discover Cape Breton's snowy landscapes along the way.

The Macdonald Notebook · Jun 6, 2026
Spraying Forests In NS Has Always Been Controversial: Now Dr. Robert Strang Advocates To Spray Cape Breton

Dr. Robert Strang is now advocating for forest spraying in Cape Breton, continuing a controversial practice in Nova Scotia.

PNI Atlantic News · Jun 6, 2026
Cape Breton Eagles trade first round pick, acquire three league champion players from Chicoutimi Saguenéens

Cape Breton Eagles acquire three league champion players from Chicoutimi in exchange for a first round pick.

PNI Atlantic News · Jun 6, 2026
PHOTOS: Ryan Rozicki, Chris Billam-Smith make weight for Zuffa Boxing 07 | PNI Atlantic News

Cape Breton boxer Ryan Rozicki and challenger Chris Billam-Smith have both made weight ahead of their Zuffa Boxing 07 bout.

PNI Atlantic News · Jun 6, 2026
Glace Bay Panthers advance to SSNS slo-pitch provincial semifinals, Memorial Marauders eliminated

Glace Bay Panthers punch their ticket to the provincial semifinals in SSNS slo-pitch competition.

PNI Atlantic News · Jun 6, 2026
MARITIME CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS: Cape Breton FC Capers record victory, tie to begin tournament on Friday

Cape Breton FC Capers kicked off the Maritime Club Championships with a victory and a tie heading into Friday's tournament action.

Fathom Journal · Jun 5, 2026
(Timelapse) Louisbourg, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia - Maritimes Fall Colours Trip 2024 Part 14 (Q0SvPbeKiv)

Watch autumn transform Louisbourg in this stunning timelapse video from a Cape Breton fall colours road trip.

Canadian Hockey League · Jun 5, 2026
Eagles acquire Beckman, Gosselin, Lefebvre from the Chicoutimi Saguenéens - Cape Breton Eagles

The Cape Breton Eagles have acquired three players from the Chicoutimi Saguenéens in a trade.

Canadian Hockey League · Jun 5, 2026
Eagles acquire Beckman, Gosselin, Lefebvre from the Chicoutimi Saguenéens

The Eagles have made a significant trade, acquiring three players—Beckman, Gosselin, and Lefebvre—from the Chicoutimi Saguenéens.

CTV News · Jun 5, 2026
Slow start to growing season in Cape Breton

Local growers are experiencing delays as Cape Breton's growing season gets off to a slower-than-usual start this year.

CBC · Jun 5, 2026
Adventurers start journey across Atlantic Ocean in hydrogen balloon

Adventurers are attempting a daring transatlantic crossing by hydrogen balloon.

Yahoo News Canada · Jun 5, 2026
Iona centre marks Ocean Week in Cape Breton

The Iona centre is celebrating Ocean Week with special programming in Cape Breton.

CBC · Jun 5, 2026
Iona centre marks Ocean Week in Cape Breton

The Iona centre is celebrating Ocean Week with special programming in Cape Breton.

yourtricounties.ca · Jun 5, 2026
Police looking for witness after crash kills man, 20, on Cabot Trail

Police are seeking information about a fatal crash on the Cabot Trail that killed a 20-year-old man.

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PNI Atlantic News · Jun 11, 2026
New Waterford Wellness Centre proving to be crucial space in community | PNI Atlantic News

New Waterford's wellness centre is becoming an essential resource for the local community.

PNI Atlantic News · May 27, 2026
Important walk for MS community returning to Cape Breton

A community walk supporting those affected by MS is making a return to Cape Breton.

CTV News · May 26, 2026
Cabot Trail Relay recap