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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.

PNI Atlantic News · Feb 3, 2026
Who planted the grenade? Owner of Cape Breton business targeted wants answers

A Cape Breton business owner is seeking answers after a grenade was planted at their property.

National Geographic · Feb 3, 2026
Ski and surf at this Canada's most easterly winter sports resort

Canada's most easterly winter sports resort offers both skiing and surfing opportunities for adventure seekers.

Government of Nova Scotia · Feb 3, 2026
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PNI Atlantic News · Feb 3, 2026
Riverview, Cape Breton Highlands-NDA-Cabot get high school hockey wins | PNI Atlantic News

Local high school hockey teams Riverview and Cape Breton Highlands-NDA-Cabot both secured victories in recent competition.

Penticton Herald · Feb 2, 2026
Chéticamp to get new riding while adjusting for an Inverness-We’koqma’q boundary

Chéticamp is set to receive a new riding as part of boundary adjustments involving Inverness-We'koqma'q.

PNI Atlantic News · Feb 2, 2026
N.S. boundary commission's proposals for Chéticamp, Inverness ridings get mixed reviews | PNI Atlantic News

Mixed reactions to proposed electoral boundary changes in Chéticamp and Inverness ridings as Nova Scotia's boundary commission releases its recommendations.

PNI Atlantic News · Feb 1, 2026
Chéticamp to get new riding while adjusting for an Inverness-We’koqma’q boundary, electoral commission says

Chéticamp will receive a new electoral riding as part of boundary adjustments affecting the Inverness-We'koqma'q area.

Travel And Tour World · Feb 1, 2026
Severe Winter Weather Impacts Travel Across Saskatchewan, Toronto, and Nova Scotia: Important Warnings in Effect for Multiple Provinces

Severe winter weather is affecting travel conditions across Nova Scotia and other provinces, with important warnings currently in effect.

Transport Action Canada · Jan 31, 2026
Cape Breton University seeks return of passenger rail

Cape Breton University is advocating for the restoration of passenger rail service to the region.

CTV News · Jan 31, 2026
New outdoor ice rink opens in Cape Breton with ‘one of the best’ views

A new outdoor ice rink is now open in Cape Breton, offering visitors one of the best views in the region.

CBC · Jan 30, 2026
Nova Scotia electoral map to be redrawn to add Acadian riding in Chéticamp

Nova Scotia is redrawing its electoral map to create a new Acadian riding in Chéticamp.

PNI Atlantic News · Jan 29, 2026
Victoria municipality pays for CAO to travel from Nova Scotia to P.E.I. for council meetings

Victoria municipality covers travel expenses for its chief administrative officer to attend council meetings across provincial borders.

Travel And Tour World · Jan 29, 2026
British Columbia Joins Alberta, Quebec, Ontario, Nova Scotia, And More Leading Canada’s Tourism Takeover With Hidden Gems, Freshwater Islands, And Next-level 2026 Travel Demand
Signal49 Research · Jan 28, 2026
Tourism Poised to Revive: Nova Scotia’s Travel Markets Outlook to 2025

Nova Scotia's tourism sector is expected to see growth in the coming year according to new market outlook research.

CTV News · Jan 28, 2026
Here’s where Canadians are travelling as they continue to avoid the U.S.
PNI Atlantic News · Jan 28, 2026
Fandemonium: Non-stop sports action coming to Cape Breton

A new sports event called Fandemonium is bringing non-stop action to Cape Breton.

Travel And Tour World · Jan 27, 2026
Nova Scotia Lobster Crawl 2026: The Most Epic Seafood Festival of the Year – Get Ready for a Lobster Feast Like No Other!

Nova Scotia's Lobster Crawl 2026 promises an epic seafood festival experience with lobster feasts across the region.

PNI Atlantic News · Jan 27, 2026
Cape Breton legion's liquor licence suspended

A Cape Breton legion has had its liquor licence suspended.

Travel And Tour World · Jan 27, 2026
Nova Scotia Joins Alberta, British Columbia, Quebec, Yukon, Ontario, And More In Pioneering A Canada Tourism Renaissance With Record-Breaking Arrivals And Sustainable, Tranquil Escapes: What Travelers Can Expect From These Peaceful Destinations
PNI Atlantic News · Jan 26, 2026
Cape Breton Sports In Brief for Jan. 26, 2026

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PNI Atlantic News · Sep 4, 2026
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PNI Atlantic News · Sep 6, 2026
Three Cape Breton counties declare states of local emergency due to flooding, widespread damage

Three Cape Breton counties have declared states of local emergency as flooding causes widespread damage across the region.