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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.

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.

Everyday Tourist · Jul 9, 2026
Canadian Destinations That Offer More Than a Weekend Trip
PNI Atlantic News · Jul 9, 2026
Cape Breton man who walked up to drug search loses Charter challenge

A Cape Breton resident's legal challenge against a drug search has been unsuccessful in court.

Government of Nova Scotia · Jul 9, 2026
Premier to Begin Summer Tour
PNI Atlantic News · Jul 9, 2026
Sydney, Sydney Mines play for Nova Scotia Little League Championship series this weekend

Two local teams compete for the Nova Scotia Little League Championship this weekend.

ITVX · Jul 9, 2026
The Wild Wild East - Series 1 - Episode 7
PNI Atlantic News · Jul 9, 2026
OPINION: Shed the politics and fix the garbage issue
PNI Atlantic News · Jul 9, 2026
'I had about a billion maggots': CBRM mulls hiring of contractors to improve garbage collection

CBRM is considering hiring contractors to address serious garbage collection issues affecting residents.

CTV News · Jul 8, 2026
Cape Breton council holds meeting on garbage problems

Cape Breton council addresses community concerns over garbage management issues.

CBC · Jul 8, 2026
CBRM considers hiring private firms to help with garbage 3 months after ending contracting out

The Cape Breton Regional Municipality is weighing whether to bring in private contractors to help manage garbage collection just months after ending a previous contracting arrangement.

PNI Atlantic News · Jul 8, 2026
Cape Breton police charge two people with impaired driving following parking lot dispute, accident

Two people face impaired driving charges after a parking lot dispute led to an accident in Cape Breton.

PNI Atlantic News · Jul 8, 2026
Counterfeit $50 bills reported in Cape Breton Regional Municipality: Police

Cape Breton police warn of counterfeit $50 bills in circulation in the region.

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PNI Atlantic News · Aug 4, 2026
Bedford runner covering a marathon a day in fundraising run across the Nova Scotia | PNI Atlantic News

A Bedford runner is tackling a marathon a day across Nova Scotia to raise funds.

PNI Atlantic News · Jul 23, 2026
Cape Breton shark bite survivor's story anchors new documentary, Great White Highway

A Cape Breton shark bite survivor's story is featured in the new documentary Great White Highway.

frequencynews.ca · Jul 24, 2026
American cruise ship passengers basking in cool Cape Breton weather

American cruise ship passengers are enjoying Cape Breton's cooler climate during their visit.