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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.

Halifax Examiner · Apr 22, 2026
Some of the best solutions for Nova Scotia's health care woes are the simplest and most human

Discover how simple, human-centered approaches may offer practical answers to Nova Scotia's ongoing health care challenges.

PNI Atlantic News · Apr 22, 2026
Video vignettes added to self-guided Acadian Shores Interpretive Tour

The Acadian Shores Interpretive Tour now features video vignettes to enhance the self-guided experience.

CityNews Halifax · Apr 22, 2026
Province boasting about tourism revenue after cuts ‘not real leadership’: NSGEU
CBC · Apr 22, 2026
N.L. arts and tourism minister regrets posting AI-altered image for national tourism week

Newfoundland and Labrador's arts and tourism minister apologizes for sharing an AI-generated image during national tourism week.

National Post · Apr 22, 2026
Jamie Sarkonak: Don't celebrate Nova Scotia court's takedown of the forest ban

A court's decision on Nova Scotia's forest ban is drawing caution from one observer who warns against premature celebration.

CTV News · Apr 22, 2026
N.S. saw boost in tourism revenue last year

Nova Scotia's tourism sector experienced increased revenue in the past year.

CBC · Apr 22, 2026
CBRM councillors call in Mounties over contentious sale of land in Sydney harbour

CBRM councillors have requested RCMP involvement in a disputed Sydney harbour land sale.

CityNews Halifax · Apr 21, 2026
Four more Nova Scotia long term care homes issue strike notice

Four additional Nova Scotia long-term care facilities have issued strike notice, adding to ongoing labor tensions in the sector.

CityNews Halifax · Apr 21, 2026
Nova Scotia tourism grows and outpaces national average

Nova Scotia is attracting more visitors than the national average, signaling strong growth in the province's tourism sector.

frequencynews.ca · Apr 21, 2026
NAC Orchestra performs in Cape Breton First Nation community

The National Arts Centre Orchestra brings a performance to a Cape Breton First Nation community.

Your Quad Counties · Apr 21, 2026
Nova Scotia tourism revenue climbs to $3.7 billion in strong 2025

Nova Scotia tourism revenue reached $3.7 billion in 2025, marking a strong year for the province's visitor economy.

Government of Nova Scotia · Apr 21, 2026
Tourism Revenues Reached $3.7 Billion in 2025

Nova Scotia's tourism sector generated $3.7 billion in revenue during 2025.

PNI Atlantic News · Apr 21, 2026
Cape Breton hockey staff to help Canadian players’ journey to under-18 gold at men’s world championship

Cape Breton hockey staff are supporting Canadian under-18 players competing for gold at the men's world championship.

CTV News · Apr 21, 2026
Nova Scotia’s tourism revenue reached $3.7 billion in 2025: province

Nova Scotia's tourism industry generated $3.7 billion in revenue during 2025.

MSN · Apr 20, 2026
16 best hidden gem stops on the Cabot Trail

Discover 16 lesser-known stops worth exploring along Cape Breton's famous Cabot Trail.

CHL · Apr 20, 2026
Cape Breton Eagles Announce Transition of President Joey Haddad

The Cape Breton Eagles announce a leadership transition as President Joey Haddad steps down from his role.

MSN · Apr 20, 2026
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CTV News · Apr 20, 2026
Canada’s newest Olympic medalists headline 2026 Stars On Ice tour

Canada's newest Olympic medalists will be featured performers on the 2026 Stars On Ice tour.

PNI Atlantic News · Apr 20, 2026
Harness racing 2026 schedules announced for Northside and Inverness racetracks

Plan your visit to Cape Breton's harness racing events with the newly announced 2026 schedules for Northside and Inverness racetracks.

PNI Atlantic News · Apr 20, 2026
Cape Breton Partnership offering free film orientation course

Cape Breton Partnership is offering a free film orientation course for interested learners.

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CTV News · Sep 11, 2026
Heat pump scam continues in Cape Breton

Residents are warned about an ongoing heat pump scam targeting Cape Breton homeowners.

CityNews Montreal · Sep 3, 2026
Hilroy apologizes after Newfoundland, Cape Breton left out of cover
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.