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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.

The Weather Channel · May 11, 2026
Weather and Radar Map for Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada - The Weather Channel | Weather.com
PNI Atlantic News · May 11, 2026
Thunder Rolls on opening day at Northside Downs

Northside Downs celebrates its opening day with Thunder Rolls.

MSN · May 11, 2026
The epic 185-mile coastal drive you need to experience this year

Experience a stunning 185-mile coastal drive that should be on your travel bucket list this year.

CTV News · May 11, 2026
Cape Breton council to discuss curbside giveaway, flyer bylaw at Tuesday meeting

Cape Breton council will discuss new rules around curbside giveaways and flyers at this week's meeting.

PNI Atlantic News · May 11, 2026
Cape Breton Eagles mutually part ways with assistant coach Josh Dubinsky

Cape Breton Eagles and assistant coach Josh Dubinsky have mutually agreed to part ways.

CTV News · May 11, 2026
YMCA of Cape Breton marks 140 years in the community

The YMCA of Cape Breton celebrates 140 years of serving the community.

PNI Atlantic News · May 11, 2026
Sea glass festival coming to Inverness for second year

Inverness is hosting its second annual Sea Glass Festival, celebrating the beauty of beach treasures found along Cape Breton's shores.

PNI Atlantic News · May 11, 2026
Two Cape Breton candidates to vie for council seat in upcoming Victoria County byelection

Two candidates are running for a Victoria County council seat in an upcoming byelection.

PNI Atlantic News · May 11, 2026
Cape Breton launch set for enhanced digital history of Gaelic language

Discover an enhanced digital resource documenting Cape Breton's rich Gaelic language heritage at an upcoming local launch event.

PNI Atlantic News · May 11, 2026
Cape Breton University student named McCall MacBain Scholar at McGill

A Cape Breton University student has been named a McCall MacBain Scholar at McGill.

Recharge News · May 11, 2026
Chinese giant plans Canada entry with large wind-storage project

A Chinese energy company is planning to enter the Canadian market with a major wind and energy storage development.

Recharge News · May 11, 2026
Chinese giant plans Canada entry with large wind-storage project

A major Chinese company is planning to enter the Canadian market with a significant wind-storage project.

PNI Atlantic News · May 11, 2026
Cape Breton Police now offer online criminal record checks

Cape Breton Police has launched an online service for criminal record checks, making the process more convenient for residents.

PNI Atlantic News · May 11, 2026
Driver sustains serious injuries after rollover crash in Cape Breton

A driver was seriously injured in a rollover crash in Cape Breton.

PNI Atlantic News · May 11, 2026
Annual Teal to Heal Mother's Day walk/run surpasses $1M mark in five years of fundraising

A beloved Mother's Day fundraising event has raised over $1 million in its first five years.

energynews.pro · May 11, 2026
Envision Energy and Cape Breton China Corp Plan 300 MW Wind-BESS Project in Canada

A major 300 MW wind and battery storage project is being planned for Cape Breton.

PNI Atlantic News · May 11, 2026
Cape Breton has less litter and more lovely after Saturday clean up

Community volunteers made a difference during a Saturday cleanup effort across Cape Breton.

PNI Atlantic News · May 11, 2026
Annual Ports Day event in Cape Breton set for May 13-14

Experience Cape Breton's maritime heritage at the Annual Ports Day event happening May 13-14.

PNI Atlantic News · May 11, 2026
Membertou to host National Aboriginal Hockey Championships for third time in 10 years in 2027

Membertou First Nation will host the National Aboriginal Hockey Championships for the third time in a decade when the tournament comes to Cape Breton in 2027.

PNI Atlantic News · May 11, 2026
Ex-Cape Breton Eagles’ Romain Rodzinski given ECHL community service award for 2025-26 season

Former Cape Breton Eagles player Romain Rodzinski has been recognized with an ECHL community service award for the 2025-26 season.

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PNI Atlantic News · May 29, 2026
Community recognition: Madden, Landry to be youth inductees into Port Hawkesbury Sports Wall of Fame for 2026

Two young athletes are being honored for their accomplishments as they're inducted into the Port Hawkesbury Sports Wall of Fame.

CBC · Jun 13, 2026
Voters urged to get engaged in newly created Acadian riding in northern Cape Breton

A new Acadian electoral riding in northern Cape Breton is encouraging voters to participate in the political process.