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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 7, 2026
No Cape Bretoners ranked for QMJHL draft

No Cape Breton players made the rankings for the upcoming QMJHL draft.

CP24 · May 7, 2026
These 15 unforgettable Canadian road trips will fulfill your bucket list dreams

Discover 15 unforgettable Canadian road trips that could help you check off your bucket list dreams.

CBC · May 7, 2026
CBRM lease-to-own waterfront deal sparks calls for more transparency

A Cape Breton Regional Municipality waterfront lease-to-own arrangement is raising questions about government transparency.

CTV News · May 7, 2026
These 15 unforgettable Canadian road trips will fulfill your bucket list dreams

Discover 15 unforgettable Canadian road trips that could inspire your next adventure.

People.com · May 6, 2026
Search Ends for Woman, 62, Who Disappeared Weeks Ago While Hiking
People.com · May 6, 2026
Search Ends for Woman, 62, Who Disappeared Weeks Ago While Hiking
Your Quad Counties · May 6, 2026
Rain and wind expected for Cape Breton and Eastern Shore

Weather alert: Rain and wind are forecast to impact Cape Breton and the Eastern Shore.

PNI Atlantic News · May 6, 2026
SHEALENE BARRETT: Walking with purpose
MiltonToday.ca · May 6, 2026
Woman awakes to find would-be burglar in her Milton home
J.M. Jobes Funeral Home · May 6, 2026
Obituary for Michael Brian Harrietha
PNI Atlantic News · May 6, 2026
Nova Scotia tourism industry hopeful positive early returns hold as fuel prices rise

Nova Scotia tourism industry leaders remain optimistic that strong early season bookings will continue despite rising fuel costs.

frequencynews.ca · May 6, 2026
Canadian Folk Music Awards coming to Cape Breton

The Canadian Folk Music Awards are heading to Cape Breton, bringing celebration of the country's folk music scene to the island.

PNI Atlantic News · May 6, 2026
Striking workers stop construction on Cape Breton nursing home

Construction on a Cape Breton nursing home has halted due to striking workers.

Tourism Nova Scotia blog · May 6, 2026
Best Photo Spots on Nova Scotia’s Eastern Shore

Capture the beauty of Nova Scotia s Eastern Shore, from the surfing waves of Lawrencetown Beach to the rugged trails of Taylor Head.

PNI Atlantic News · May 6, 2026
'They are more than statistics': Red Dress Day marked in Cape Breton

Cape Breton communities honored Red Dress Day to remember missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls.

PNI Atlantic News · May 6, 2026
YMCA of Cape Breton’s 140th anniversary celebration May 11

The YMCA of Cape Breton is marking 140 years of service with a celebration on May 11.

Dalhousie University · May 6, 2026
Engineering students explore what it would take to save a Cape Breton lighthouse

Dalhousie engineering students investigate the challenges and solutions needed to preserve a historic Cape Breton lighthouse.

Tourism Nova Scotia blog · May 6, 2026
Best Photo Spots on Nova Scotia’s Northumberland Shore

Discover the best photo spots on Nova Scotia s Northumberland Shore, from the warm sands of Melmerby Beach to the historic Pictou waterfront.

PNI Atlantic News · May 6, 2026
Cape Breton Sports In Brief for May 6, 2026
PNI Atlantic News · May 6, 2026
PHOTO: First swings of the golf season in Cape Breton

Golfers are teeing off as the Cape Breton golf season gets underway.

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ctvnews.ca · Sep 9, 2026
Community mourns Cape Breton flooding victim as repairs continue in Richmond County

A Cape Breton community grieves following a flooding fatality while recovery efforts and repairs continue across Richmond County.

CTV News · Aug 25, 2026
Cape Breton University soccer coach retires

A longtime Cape Breton University soccer coach has retired from the program.

CBC · Aug 31, 2026
Cape Breton baseball teams struggling with umpire shortage on the island

Cape Breton baseball teams are facing challenges as a shortage of umpires impacts the sport across the island.