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News from around Cape Breton

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.

CTV News · Jun 2, 2026
Transit Cape Breton launching mobile payment app this month

Transit Cape Breton is making it easier to pay for bus fares with a new mobile payment app arriving this month.

CTV News · Jun 2, 2026
Cape Breton offering tap-and-pay for transit

Cape Breton transit riders can now use tap-and-pay technology for faster, easier fare payments.

PNI Atlantic News · Jun 2, 2026
Cape Breton legion fined following Chase the Ace investigation

A Cape Breton legion has been fined following an investigation into Chase the Ace activities.

CP24 · Jun 2, 2026
Cape Breton University apologizes for priest’s comment about residential schools

Cape Breton University issues an apology following a priest's controversial comment about residential schools.

CTV News · Jun 2, 2026
Cape Breton University apologizes for priest’s comment about residential schools

Cape Breton University has apologized after a priest made a controversial comment regarding residential schools.

Winnipeg Free Press · Jun 2, 2026
Nova Scotia university apologizes for priest’s comment about residential schools
To Do Canada · Jun 2, 2026
June 6 & 7: Fish For Free This Weekend in New Brunswick & Nova Scotia

Free fishing opportunities are available this weekend across New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.

PNI Atlantic News · Jun 2, 2026
New walking trails open on Cape Breton Island Friday

New walking trails are opening on Cape Breton Island this Friday.

PNI Atlantic News · Jun 2, 2026
Fiddler Natalie MacMaster to pay tribute to uncle at forthcoming Cape Breton Music Industry Hall of Fame

Fiddler Natalie MacMaster will pay tribute to her uncle at the Cape Breton Music Industry Hall of Fame.

PNI Atlantic News · Jun 2, 2026
New walking trails open on Cape Breton Island Friday

New walking trails are opening on Cape Breton Island this Friday.

PNI Atlantic News · Jun 2, 2026
Rotary Ribfest ready to cook up another summer feast in Sydney

Sydney's Rotary Ribfest is returning to deliver another summer of delicious food and community fun.

PNI Atlantic News · Jun 2, 2026
Opening weekend for the Cape Breton Drive-In Theatre

The Cape Breton Drive-In Theatre is opening its doors this weekend.

CBC · Jun 2, 2026
Priest says he regrets comments about ‘residential’ school in Honduras during CBU convocation speech

A priest has apologized for comments made about a residential school in Honduras during a Cape Breton University convocation speech.

PNI Atlantic News · Jun 2, 2026
QMJHL: Cape Breton Eagles send Laverdière to Val-d'Or Foreurs for draft pick

Cape Breton Eagles make a trade, sending Laverdière to Val-d'Or Foreurs in exchange for a draft pick.

CityNews Halifax · Jun 2, 2026
Man faces nearly two-dozen charges after fleeing police in Cape Breton

A Cape Breton man is facing multiple charges following a police pursuit.

Canadian Hockey League · Jun 2, 2026
Eagles trade forward Laverdière to Foreurs
PNI Atlantic News · Jun 2, 2026
‘Significant delay’ in completion of Campbell Brook Bridge in Cape Breton

The Campbell Brook Bridge project in Cape Breton is facing significant delays in completion.

Everyday Tourist · Jun 2, 2026
Lunenburg, Nova Scotia: A Slow-Travel Guide to Atlantic Canada's UNESCO Old Town

Discover why Lunenburg's UNESCO-listed Old Town is a must-visit destination for slow travelers exploring Atlantic Canada.

Canadian Hockey League · Jun 2, 2026
Eagles trade forward Laverdière to Foreurs - Cape Breton Eagles

The Cape Breton Eagles have traded forward Laverdière to the Foreurs.

AD HOC NEWS · Jun 2, 2026
Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia: Why the Lighthouse Endures

Discover what makes Peggy's Cove's iconic lighthouse one of Nova Scotia's most enduring landmarks.

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CTV News · Sep 8, 2026
‘Still lots of work to be done’: Rebuilding efforts begin in Cape Breton after severe flooding

Rebuilding efforts are underway in Cape Breton following severe flooding that affected the region.

Yahoo News Canada · Sep 1, 2026
'End of a ritual': New fencing cuts off generations of Cape Breton mackerel fishers

New fencing is blocking access to traditional mackerel fishing grounds that have been used by generations of Cape Breton fishers.

CBC · Sep 1, 2026
‘What a sin’: Missing Newfoundland, Cape Breton on Hilroy cover maps draws ire

A popular map brand's omission of Newfoundland and Cape Breton from their notebook covers has sparked criticism from Atlantic Canadians.