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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 · Sep 6, 2026
Nova Scotia state of emergency remains for three counties as rain forecast continues

A state of emergency continues for three Nova Scotia counties as more rain is expected in the region.

CTV News · Sep 6, 2026
Nova Scotia state of emergency remains for three counties as rain forecast continues

A state of emergency stays in effect for three Nova Scotia counties as more rain is expected.

CTV News · Sep 6, 2026
Nova Scotia state of emergency remains for three counties as rain forecast continues

A state of emergency remains in effect for three Nova Scotia counties as additional rain is expected in the coming days.

cp24.com · Sep 6, 2026
Nova Scotia state of emergency remains for three counties as rain forecast continues

A state of emergency continues in three Nova Scotia counties as additional rain is expected in the coming days.

The Weather Network · Sep 6, 2026
Flooding rainfall prompts state of emergency for Cape Breton

Heavy rainfall has triggered a state of emergency declaration for Cape Breton.

halifax.citynews.ca · Sep 6, 2026
Nova Scotia state of emergency remains for three counties as rain forecast continues

Three Nova Scotia counties remain under a state of emergency as forecasters predict more rain ahead.

CBC · Sep 6, 2026
Cape Breton officials urge people to stay home as storm cleanup continues

Cape Breton officials are asking residents to stay indoors while cleanup efforts continue following a major storm.

Yahoo News Canada · Sep 6, 2026
Cape Breton officials urge people to stay home as storm cleanup continues

Officials are asking Cape Breton residents to remain indoors while cleanup efforts continue following a recent storm.

Nomad Lawyer · Sep 6, 2026
Canada Travel Boom 2026: Halifax Sees 13% Surge in US Tourists Amid Favorable Exchange Rates

Halifax is experiencing a tourism surge from American visitors, boosted by favorable exchange rates.

The Weather Network · Sep 6, 2026
Flooding concerns remain on the East Coast as soggy storm lingers

Lingering storms continue to pose flooding risks across the East Coast.

The Weather Network · Sep 6, 2026
'Never experienced anything to this size and effect:' CAO on Cape Breton storm

A Cape Breton official describes an unprecedented storm impact on the region.

CBC · Sep 6, 2026
Why this man is rebuilding the Fortress of Louisbourg, pixel by pixel

A passionate individual is meticulously recreating the historic Fortress of Louisbourg through digital reconstruction.

ca.news.yahoo.com · Sep 6, 2026
Why this man is rebuilding the Fortress of Louisbourg, pixel by pixel

A Cape Breton man is painstakingly recreating the historic Fortress of Louisbourg in digital form, one pixel at a time.

CBC · Sep 6, 2026
Cape Bretoner builds virtual 18th-century Fortress of Louisbourg

A Cape Bretoner has created a virtual reconstruction of the historic Fortress of Louisbourg from the 18th century.

CBC · Sep 6, 2026
Cape Bretoner builds virtual 18th-century Fortress of Louisbourg

A Cape Breton resident has created a virtual recreation of the historic 18th-century Fortress of Louisbourg.

Nomad Lawyer · Sep 6, 2026
Halifax Reports 13% Surge in American Tourist Arrivals...

American tourists are visiting Halifax in record numbers with a 13% increase in arrivals.

Philippine Canadian Inquirer · Sep 6, 2026
Cape Breton communities cut off as severe storm exposes fragile roads

A severe storm has isolated several Cape Breton communities and highlighted the vulnerability of local road infrastructure.

Nomad Lawyer · Sep 6, 2026
Halifax Tourism Surges as US Dollar and Cool Maritime Weather Drive American Travel Boom

American visitors are flocking to Halifax, drawn by favorable exchange rates and the region's appealing cool maritime climate.

CTV News · Sep 6, 2026
Cape Breton deals with infrastructure damages, flooding, and widespread power outages

Cape Breton is facing significant infrastructure damage, flooding, and power outages affecting the region.

CTV News · Sep 6, 2026
Cape Breton deals with infrastructure damages, flooding, and widespread power outages

Cape Breton communities are grappling with significant infrastructure damage, flooding, and power outages affecting the region.

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CBC · Sep 8, 2026
Cape Breton salmon association using electrofishing to monitor Margaree River

The Cape Breton salmon association is using electrofishing technology to monitor fish populations in the Margaree River.

CTV News · Sep 4, 2026
Wet weather impacting Halifax tour companies, foot traffic over long weekend

Rainy conditions are affecting tour operators and visitor traffic in Halifax during the long weekend.

cbc.ca · Sep 8, 2026
Repairs continue following massive Cape Breton rain storm

Communities across Cape Breton are working to repair damage from a massive rain storm.