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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.

PNI Atlantic News · May 17, 2026
Provincial parks in Cape Breton begin opening up for 2026 season

Provincial parks across Cape Breton are preparing to welcome visitors as they open for the 2026 season.

Dignity Memorial · May 16, 2026
Kevin Walker Obituary - Inverness, NS
Dignity Memorial · May 16, 2026
Kevin Walker Obituary - Inverness, NS
IMDb · May 16, 2026
Freedom Central Inc., 18 Louisbourg Place St. Albert Canada - Freedom Central Canada
frequencynews.ca · May 16, 2026
Cape Breton Regional Municipality cracking down on flyers, fast food litter

The municipality is taking action against litter and unwanted flyers to keep Cape Breton communities cleaner.

CBC · May 16, 2026
Eskasoni First Nation, Cape Breton homebuilder strike up joint venture

A Cape Breton homebuilder and Eskasoni First Nation have partnered together in a new joint venture.

PressReader · May 16, 2026
Rising fuel costs could have impact
CBC · May 15, 2026
3 regional Indigenous tourism boards separate from ITAC amid ongoing financial concerns

Three regional Indigenous tourism boards have separated from ITAC due to financial concerns.

CTV News · May 15, 2026
Baddeck, N.S., working to put in new arena and rink

Baddeck is moving forward with plans to build a new arena and rink for the community.

CTV News · May 15, 2026
Baddeck, N.S., working to put in new arena and rink

Baddeck is moving forward with plans to build a new arena and rink for the community.

CTV News · May 15, 2026
New arena in Baddeck, N.S., nearly ready to break ground

Baddeck is preparing to break ground on a new arena facility in the community.

CTV News · May 15, 2026
New arena in Baddeck, N.S., nearly ready to break ground

Baddeck is moving forward with plans for a new arena as construction prepares to begin.

CBC · May 15, 2026
Inside Cape Breton University's new medical campus

Cape Breton University has opened a new medical campus.

CBC · May 15, 2026
3 regional Indigenous tourism boards separate from ITAC amid ongoing financial concerns

Three regional Indigenous tourism boards have separated from ITAC over financial concerns, signaling shifts in how Indigenous tourism is organized in the region.

Yahoo News Canada · May 15, 2026
Inside Cape Breton University's new medical campus

Discover the new medical campus at Cape Breton University, bringing expanded educational opportunities to the region.

PNI Atlantic News · May 15, 2026
Gas around $2 a litre at stations on Cape Breton

Gas prices have climbed to around $2 a litre at Cape Breton stations.

frequencynews.ca · May 15, 2026
Cape Breton fire chief urging residents to follow burn restrictions

Cape Breton's fire chief is reminding residents to comply with current burn restrictions in the region.

MSN · May 15, 2026
US boycott softens as American visits to Nova Scotia rise

American tourism to Nova Scotia is rebounding as a boycott shows signs of easing.

PNI Atlantic News · May 15, 2026
'A dream come true': Cape Breton's first medical campus opens

Cape Breton's first medical campus officially opens, marking a major milestone for healthcare education in the region.

MSN · May 15, 2026
American bookings surge for Maine–Nova Scotia ferry service

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

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Niagara Falls Review · Aug 26, 2026
Veteran completes 250 kilometre trek through Cape Breton Highlands, raising funds to support Soldier On

A veteran completed a 250-kilometre trek through Cape Breton Highlands to raise funds for Soldier On.

PNI Atlantic News · Sep 3, 2026
Fuel up again: Second increase in two days in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia
CTV News · Sep 2, 2026
Ottawa spending nearly $130M on improvements to Parks Canada sites in Cape Breton, Canso