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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.

constructconnect.com · May 19, 2026
Unique Halifax facility that lets youth experience construction trades is expanding to Cape Breton

A hands-on construction trades program that has proven successful in Halifax is now coming to Cape Breton for young people interested in the building industry.

MSN · May 19, 2026
American bookings surge for Maine–Nova Scotia ferry service

American tourists are increasingly booking passage on the Maine-Nova Scotia ferry service.

Yahoo News Canada · May 19, 2026
Cape Breton man struggles to find adequate mental health care

A Cape Breton resident faces challenges accessing the mental health services he needs in the region.

CBC · May 19, 2026
Cape Breton man struggles to find adequate mental health care

A Cape Breton resident shares his challenges navigating the region's mental health care system.

CBC · May 19, 2026
Cape Breton man struggles to find adequate mental health care

A Cape Breton resident faces barriers in accessing the mental health services he needs.

MSN · May 19, 2026
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CTV News · May 19, 2026
New Highway 3 tourism corridor initiative launches to simplify travel planning, increase visitation

A new Highway 3 tourism corridor initiative aims to make travel planning easier and attract more visitors to the region.

PNI Atlantic News · May 18, 2026
Cape Breton Waterfall Weekend highlights island's "spectacular" cascades

Discover Cape Breton's most spectacular waterfalls during a special weekend celebration of the island's natural cascades.

PNI Atlantic News · May 18, 2026
Cape Breton Waterfall Weekend highlights island's "spectacular" cascades

Discover Cape Breton's most spectacular waterfalls during a special weekend celebration of the island's natural cascades.

PNI Atlantic News · May 18, 2026
Cape Breton man who beat homeless man with wrench deemed 'high risk for reoffending'
PNI Atlantic News · May 18, 2026
LETTER: Physician services access improving but still a long way to go

A physician shares perspective on the current state of healthcare access in the region and where improvements are still needed.

PNI Atlantic News · May 18, 2026
LETTER: Cape Breton income tax return volunteers receive a shout-out

Cape Breton residents who volunteer to help others with their income tax returns are being recognized for their community contribution.

PNI Atlantic News · May 18, 2026
Cape Breton's Port of Sydney seeks more green-friendly opportunities — including shoreside electrical power

Port of Sydney is exploring sustainable initiatives to reduce environmental impact, including the installation of shoreside electrical power for vessels.

PNI Atlantic News · May 18, 2026
Cape Breton woman shares story of parents' trek around Cabot Trail in 1943

A Cape Breton woman recounts her parents' historic journey around the Cabot Trail during the 1940s.

PNI Atlantic News · May 18, 2026
Cape Breton woman shares story of parents' trek around Cabot Trail in 1943

A Cape Breton woman recounts her parents' historic journey around the Cabot Trail during the 1940s.

MooseJawToday.com · May 18, 2026
Sask travellers gain direct Halifax flights this summer
PNI Atlantic News · May 18, 2026
HARNESS RACING: Mappos Lion wins in season debut at Cape Breton's Northside Downs

Mappos Lion claimed victory in its season debut at Northside Downs harness racing track on Cape Breton.

Port Hawkesbury Reporter · May 18, 2026
Industrial parks across Northeastern Nova Scotia, Cape Breton near capacity amid continued expansion

Industrial parks in Cape Breton and Northeastern Nova Scotia are reaching capacity while continuing to expand to meet growing demand.

Yahoo News Canada · May 18, 2026
How 'Cape Bretoner' became an ethnicity option on the census

Discover how Cape Bretoners secured recognition as a distinct ethnic identity on the national census.

CBC · May 18, 2026
How 'Cape Bretoner' became an ethnicity option on the census

Cape Bretoners can now identify their ethnicity as "Cape Bretoner" on the official census following a grassroots effort to recognize the region's unique cultural identity.

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Your Halifax Now · Sep 16, 2026
Federal government steps up on tourism in Nova Scotia, Battiste says

Federal government increases support for tourism development in Nova Scotia.

CTV News · Sep 14, 2026
Cape Breton cleans up after flooding, washouts

Communities across Cape Breton are recovering and cleaning up following recent flooding and road washouts.

989 XFM · Sep 15, 2026
Operators of Cabot Cape Breton in Inverness Announces Cumberland County will be the site of its Second Golf Resort in Nova Scotia

The developers behind Cabot Cape Breton are expanding with a second golf resort coming to Cumberland County.