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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 2, 2026
Cape Breton Eagles have 20 draft picks as first QMJHL trade period opens prior to the draft

Cape Breton Eagles enter the QMJHL trade period with 20 draft picks ahead of the upcoming draft.

PNI Atlantic News · Jun 1, 2026
Cape Breton man faces 21 charges after allegedly fleeing from police with drugs and firearm

A Cape Breton man is facing multiple charges after police say he fled while in possession of drugs and a firearm.

PNI Atlantic News · Jun 1, 2026
Rural Nova Scotia feeling Canada's restaurant labour crunch

Rural restaurants across Nova Scotia are struggling to find enough staff as the national labour shortage affects the hospitality industry.

PNI Atlantic News · Jun 1, 2026
HARNESS RACING: Mappos Lion remains undefeated at Northside Downs

Mappos Lion continues its winning streak at Northside Downs harness racing track.

PNI Atlantic News · Jun 1, 2026
Earthquake recorded off Cape Breton coast

An earthquake has been recorded in waters off the Cape Breton coast.

PNI Atlantic News · Jun 1, 2026
Meet the 85-year-old man still building lobster traps in Nova Scotia

An 85-year-old craftsman shares his lifelong dedication to building lobster traps in Nova Scotia.

PNI Atlantic News · Jun 1, 2026
Cape Breton MS Walk participants say 'life doesn't stop' for people living with multiple sclerosis

Local residents participating in the Cape Breton MS Walk share how people living with multiple sclerosis continue to pursue active lives despite their diagnosis.

PNI Atlantic News · Jun 1, 2026
Ready, set, action – Cape Breton film industry ready to grow

Cape Breton's film industry is poised for expansion with new growth opportunities on the horizon.

PNI Atlantic News · Jun 1, 2026
Cape Breton Regional Library hosting plant and yard sale

The Cape Breton Regional Library is hosting a plant and yard sale.

PNI Atlantic News · Jun 1, 2026
Cape Breton Sports In Brief for June 1, 2026
PNI Atlantic News · Jun 1, 2026
No lease agreement signed between Cape Breton Eagles, Cape Breton Regional Municipality for Centre 200 yet

The Cape Breton Eagles and the municipality continue negotiations over a lease agreement for Centre 200.

PNI Atlantic News · Jun 1, 2026
Cape Breton University issues apology for local priest's words

Cape Breton University has issued an apology related to comments made by a local priest.

CTV News · Jun 1, 2026
Cape Breton’s 'premier pop culture convention' returns

Cape Breton's premier pop culture convention is back for fans of comics, sci-fi, and entertainment.

CTV News · Jun 1, 2026
Cape Breton’s 'premier pop culture convention' returns

Cape Breton's premier pop culture convention is coming back to the island.

PNI Atlantic News · Jun 1, 2026
Rural Nova Scotia feeling Canada's restaurant labour crunch

Rural restaurants across Nova Scotia are struggling to find workers as the industry faces a broader labour shortage across Canada.

PNI Atlantic News · May 31, 2026
Derby catches some good news in Northern Cape Breton

The small community of Derby in Northern Cape Breton is celebrating some positive developments.

PNI Atlantic News · May 31, 2026
Cape Breton's Victoria County council passes $16.2-million operating budget for 2026-27

Victoria County council approves its operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

PNI Atlantic News · May 31, 2026
Baddeck-area resident Ian Nicholson picks up byelection victory to represent district in Cape Breton's Victoria County

Ian Nicholson wins the byelection in Victoria County and will represent the Baddeck area.

PNI Atlantic News · May 31, 2026
Baddeck-area resident Ian Nicholson picks up byelection victory to represent district in Cape Breton's Victoria County

Ian Nicholson wins the byelection in Victoria County's Baddeck-area district.

CBC · May 31, 2026
Ian Nicholson wins Victoria County byelection by 9-vote margin

Ian Nicholson wins Victoria County byelection in an extremely close race decided by just 9 votes.

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PNI Atlantic News · Sep 3, 2026
Fuel up again: Second increase in two days in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia
CTV News · Sep 17, 2026
Cape Breton University gets new health care program

Cape Breton University has launched a new health care program for students in the region.

saltwire.com · Sep 11, 2026
Cape Breton Community Calendar events for Sept. 12-18, 2026

Discover what's happening across Cape Breton this week with events scheduled for September 12-18.