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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.

CBC · Feb 25, 2026
Hundreds of programs to see provincial funding cut as part of $130M grant reductions

Provincial funding cuts will affect hundreds of programs as the government reduces grants by $130 million.

CBC · Feb 25, 2026
Cabot Trail business owners seek successors, not just sales

Cabot Trail business owners are prioritizing finding the right successors to carry on their legacy rather than simply selling to the highest bidder.

CBC · Feb 25, 2026
Winter tourism on the rise north of Smokey

More visitors are discovering the attractions and activities available in Cape Breton during the winter months.

Yahoo News Canada · Feb 25, 2026
Some owners on Cabot Trail struggle to sell businesses

Business owners along the Cabot Trail are facing challenges in finding buyers for their properties.

CBC · Feb 25, 2026
N.S. culture minister faces questions about cuts to tourism, arts

Nova Scotia's culture minister addresses concerns over reductions in funding for tourism and arts programs.

CBC · Feb 25, 2026
Winter tourism on the rise north of Smokey

More visitors are discovering Cape Breton's winter attractions in the area north of Smokey.

CBC · Feb 25, 2026
Some owners on Cabot Trail struggle to sell businesses

Business owners along the Cabot Trail are facing challenges finding buyers for their establishments.

CBC · Feb 25, 2026
Cabot Trail business owners seek successors, not just sales

Business owners along the Cabot Trail are looking to pass their operations to successors rather than simply sell to the highest bidder.

Wanderlust Travel Magazine · Feb 24, 2026
A Journey Shaped by the Sea
View the VIBE · Feb 24, 2026
Canada's having a luxury travel moment: Inside The Exclusive Collective’s bold new platform and growing footprint
PNI Atlantic News · Feb 24, 2026
Permanent closure of Cape Breton visitor information centre shocks tourism CEO, councillor

A Cape Breton visitor information centre is closing permanently, prompting concerns from local tourism and government leaders.

CBC · Feb 24, 2026
Tourism industry says closing Cape Breton info centre could hurt revenues

Tourism industry leaders warn that closing a Cape Breton information centre could negatively impact visitor revenues.

CBC · Feb 24, 2026
Tourism industry says closing Cape Breton info centre could hurt revenues

Tourism industry warns that closing a Cape Breton information centre could negatively impact visitor revenues.

Global News · Feb 23, 2026
Powerful nor’easter hits Nova Scotia: flights cancelled, power outages expected

A powerful nor'easter is impacting Nova Scotia with flight cancellations and widespread power outages expected.

CBC · Feb 23, 2026
Mi'kmaw organization receives $491K to help create ecological corridors across Cape Breton

A Mi'kmaw organization has received nearly half a million dollars to develop ecological corridors across Cape Breton.

989 XFM · Feb 23, 2026
Nova Scotia Government commits $15 million for 18 municipal projects in the province including Pictou, Antigonish, Inverness, Richmond and Victoria Counties

Nova Scotia has committed $15 million to support 18 municipal projects across the province, including several in Cape Breton counties.

Government of Nova Scotia · Feb 23, 2026
Budget 2026-27: Defending Nova Scotia Invests in Cape Breton

Nova Scotia's 2026-27 budget includes new investments aimed at supporting Cape Breton's growth and development.

Canadian Hockey League · Feb 21, 2026
Eagles Fall To Regiment In Weekend Finale
CP24 · Feb 21, 2026
Winter festival brings boost to seasonal Cape Breton community
Canadian Hockey League · Feb 21, 2026
Eagles Finish Road Trip With Rematch Against Regiment - Cape Breton Eagles

The Cape Breton Eagles conclude their road trip with a rematch against the Regiment.

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Your Quad Counties · Sep 11, 2026
Cape Breton West Islanders open their season at home

Cape Breton West Islanders kick off their season with a home game.

CBC · Sep 8, 2026
Cape Breton Regional Municipality considers wheel boot rules for private parking lots

The municipality is exploring new regulations that could allow wheel booting on private parking lots across Cape Breton.

iPolitics · Sep 2, 2026
Hilroy says sorry for leaving Newfoundland, Cape Breton off notebooks’ Canadian map