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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.

Port Hawkesbury Reporter · Mar 11, 2026
Ingonish Beach Fire’s new rescue vehicle responds to snowmobile fire in Cape Breton Highlands

Ingonish Beach Fire's new rescue vehicle was put to use responding to a snowmobile fire in Cape Breton Highlands.

CTV News · Mar 11, 2026
Cape Breton Regional Municipality announces spending freeze

Cape Breton Regional Municipality has announced a spending freeze affecting municipal budgets and operations.

pictouadvocate.com · Mar 11, 2026
STEPHEN COOKE: Huge return’; Theatre Baddeck issues reminder of value of the arts

Theatre Baddeck highlights the important value that arts and culture bring to Cape Breton communities.

Macleans.ca · Mar 11, 2026
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PNI Atlantic News · Mar 10, 2026
BEC Bears keep basketball provincial titles in Cape Breton

The BEC Bears have successfully defended their basketball provincial titles in Cape Breton.

CTV News · Mar 10, 2026
This is how much Nova Scotia’s premier spent on out-of-Canada travel expenses in 2025

Nova Scotia's premier's international travel expenses for 2025 have been disclosed in a new report.

PNI Atlantic News · Mar 10, 2026
Dalbrae Academy Dragons claim Cape Breton West High School Hockey League championship

Dalbrae Academy Dragons captured the Cape Breton West High School Hockey League championship.

PNI Atlantic News · Mar 9, 2026
Cape Breton’s only Taco Bell location closes in Sydney River

Cape Breton's only Taco Bell location in Sydney River has closed its doors.

PNI Atlantic News · Mar 9, 2026
Popular Cape Breton tourist stop closing its doors

A beloved Cape Breton tourist destination is shutting down, leaving visitors wondering what comes next for the iconic spot.

PNI Atlantic News · Mar 9, 2026
OPINION: Please reverse Nova Scotia arts, culture and tourism cuts

An opinion piece advocates for the reversal of Nova Scotia's cuts to arts, culture, and tourism funding.

PNI Atlantic News · Mar 9, 2026
Theatre Baddeck announces lineup for its 11th season | PNI Atlantic News

Theatre Baddeck reveals the shows coming to its 11th season.

CityNews Halifax · Mar 9, 2026
Cape Breton arts centre says tourism will be hurt by province’s budget cuts

A Cape Breton arts centre warns that provincial budget cuts could harm the region's tourism industry.

CBC · Mar 9, 2026
N.S. weighing public-private partnership for new Cape Breton jail

Nova Scotia is considering a public-private partnership to build a new jail in Cape Breton.

Canadian Hockey League · Mar 8, 2026
Eagles Fall To Mooseheads In Overtime - Cape Breton Eagles

The Cape Breton Eagles lost to the Mooseheads in an overtime thriller.

Canadian Hockey League · Mar 8, 2026
Eagles, Mooseheads Tangle On Fan Appreciation Day - Cape Breton Eagles

The Eagles and Mooseheads face off in a Fan Appreciation Day matchup.

Travel And Tour World · Mar 8, 2026
British Columbia Joins Nova Scotia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Quebec, Ontario, Alberta, And More In Powering Canada’s Unstoppable Tourism Surge, Nearly Sixty Billion In Revenue, Powering Itself As Major Heart Beat Of Tourism
The Times · Mar 7, 2026
I was a lobster roll judge in Nova Scotia. These are the best

A food critic shares their top picks for lobster rolls after judging a competition in Nova Scotia.

PNI Atlantic News · Mar 6, 2026
Nova Scotia stops on songwriter Lynne Hanson's Maritimes tour | PNI Atlantic News

Songwriter Lynne Hanson is bringing her Maritimes tour to Nova Scotia with multiple stops across the region.

989 XFM · Mar 6, 2026
Port Hawkesbury Municipal Leaders Worry about the Impact on Cape Breton Tourism with the Closure of the Visitor Information Centre in Port Hastings

Municipal leaders express concern about how the closure of Port Hastings' visitor information centre could affect tourism across Cape Breton.

Canadian Hockey League · Mar 6, 2026
Eagles, Mooseheads Both Rally, Halifax Wins In Shootout

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The Spec · 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, a support program for military members.

The Globe and Mail · Sep 1, 2026
Government of Canada invests close to $130 million in critical infrastructure and heritage assets in Parks Canada administered places across Cape Breton/Unama'ki and Canso

Canada is investing close to $130 million in critical infrastructure and heritage assets across Parks Canada sites in Cape Breton and Canso.

CBC · Sep 5, 2026
State of emergency declared in 3 Cape Breton counties after storm, flooding

A state of emergency has been declared in three Cape Breton counties following severe storm and flooding damage.