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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 · Jul 10, 2026
OPINION: Cape Breton's greenfield site deserves transparent, competitive process
J.M. Jobes Funeral Home · Jul 10, 2026
Obituary for Eileen Patricia Butts
PNI Atlantic News · Jul 10, 2026
Busy Cape Breton Tim Hortons location to undergo renovations this fall

A popular Cape Breton Tim Hortons will close temporarily for renovations beginning this fall.

PNI Atlantic News · Jul 10, 2026
Féis an Eilein celebrates Gaelic culture in Cape Breton with music, camps

Féis an Eilein brings Gaelic culture to life across Cape Breton through music performances and educational camps.

PNI Atlantic News · Jul 10, 2026
Council to alert Irving about traffic flow and lack of signage near exit to Baddeck

Local council plans to raise concerns with Irving about traffic and signage issues affecting the exit to Baddeck.

PNI Atlantic News · Jul 10, 2026
Council to alert Irving about traffic flow and lack of signage near exit to Baddeck

Council plans to address traffic and signage concerns at the Irving exit near Baddeck.

PNI Atlantic News · Jul 10, 2026
Marine biologists’ work in Cape Breton uncovers previously unknown behavior in pilot whales

Marine biologists studying pilot whales off Cape Breton have discovered previously unknown behavior in these fascinating creatures.

989 XFM · Jul 10, 2026
Destination Cape Breton Waits to Receive Word from the Province on a Pilot Project to Re-Open the Port Hastings Visitor Information Centre

Destination Cape Breton awaits provincial approval for a pilot project to reopen the Port Hastings Visitor Information Centre.

PNI Atlantic News · Jul 10, 2026
Municipalities pitch in funding for Truro Winter Long John Festival expansion

Local municipalities are supporting the expansion of Truro's Winter Long John Festival with new funding.

PNI Atlantic News · Jul 10, 2026
Grand Mira South’s Andrew Pearson leading a family legacy in drag racing in Cape Breton

Andrew Pearson from Grand Mira South is carrying on his family's drag racing tradition in Cape Breton.

PNI Atlantic News · Jul 10, 2026
Cape Breton Community Calendar events for July 11-17, 2025

Discover what's happening across Cape Breton this week with events scheduled for July 11-17.

CTV News · Jul 10, 2026
Gas prices up across the Maritimes

Gas prices are rising across the Maritimes region.

Travel And Tour World · Jul 10, 2026
Canada Teams Up With United States, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island to Elevate Luxury Eastern Seaboard Cruising as Seven Seas Prestige Unveils an Immersive Voyage Through Historic Ports, Coastal Landscapes, and French Can

A luxury cruise ship is set to explore historic ports and coastal landscapes across Canada's Maritime provinces and the eastern United States.

CBC · Jul 10, 2026
Senior baseball league to retire number of Cape Breton pioneer

A senior baseball league will retire the number of a Cape Breton baseball pioneer in recognition of their contributions to the sport.

CBC · Jul 10, 2026
Senior baseball league to retire number of Cape Breton pioneer

A senior baseball league is retiring a number to honor a Cape Breton pioneer in the sport.

CBC · Jul 10, 2026
N.S. rolls out $2.5M mobile fire-training units to local departments

Nova Scotia is launching mobile fire-training units to help local fire departments improve their readiness and response capabilities.

CBC · Jul 9, 2026
Coming to a town near you: Premier Tim Houston, on tour

Premier Tim Houston is bringing his tour to towns across the region.

CBC · Jul 9, 2026
Coming to a town near you: Premier Tim Houston, on tour

Premier Tim Houston is bringing his tour to communities across the region.

PNI Atlantic News · Jul 9, 2026
Sydney Sooners celebrate 50 years of senior baseball in Cape Breton

The Sydney Sooners mark five decades of senior baseball tradition in Cape Breton with a celebration of the community's enduring love for the sport.

PNI Atlantic News · Jul 9, 2026
Cape Breton-made app helping fishery buyers, exporters in Nova Scotia

A Cape Breton-developed app is streamlining operations for fishery buyers and exporters across Nova Scotia.

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PNI Atlantic News · Jul 27, 2026
Councillors divided on Novaporte versus other proponents for Cape Breton offshore wind development

Council members are weighing competing proposals for offshore wind development off Cape Breton's coast.

frequencynews.ca · Jul 28, 2026
Wildlife association in Cape Breton promotes eagle’s nest webcam and past project boosting US eagle population

Watch bald eagles live through a Cape Breton wildlife association's nest webcam, inspired by their success in helping restore eagle populations in the US.

peicanada.com · Jul 29, 2026
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