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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 · Oct 8, 2025
Millbrook, MSVU announce partnership for Indigenous tourism project

Millbrook and Mount Saint Vincent University are partnering on an Indigenous tourism initiative.

Hotels Above Par · Oct 8, 2025
Cabot Cape Breton Hotel Review
GOLF.com · Oct 7, 2025
Why the shortest season at Cabot Cape Breton is the longest on fun

Discover why Cabot Cape Breton's brief golf season packs an outsized amount of enjoyment and memorable experiences.

GOLF.com · Oct 7, 2025
Why the shortest season at Cabot Cape Breton is the longest on fun

Discover why Cabot Cape Breton's brief golf season packs in an outsized amount of enjoyment for players.

GOLF.com · Oct 7, 2025
Why the shortest season at Cabot Cape Breton is the longest on fun

Discover why Cabot Cape Breton's brief season packs an outsized amount of golfing enjoyment.

CBC · Oct 6, 2025
Acadian riding hearings in Cape Breton reveal deep divisions

Community members shared contrasting visions for the future during hearings about the proposed Acadian riding in Cape Breton.

PNI Atlantic News · Oct 5, 2025
Connecting to nature: Witchy friends conjure up event in Baddeck

Friends in Baddeck are organizing a nature-focused event that celebrates witchy traditions and connection to the outdoors.

HW Angus Funeral Home · Oct 4, 2025
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TheTravel · Oct 4, 2025
This Is The Most Friendly Small Town In Canada
CBC · Oct 3, 2025
Mi'kmaw chiefs accuse N.S. premier of dismissing concerns in short fall session

Mi'kmaw chiefs say the Nova Scotia premier dismissed their concerns during the recent fall legislative session.

Forest Haven Memorial Gardens · Oct 3, 2025
Ardith Lynn MacInnis Obituary October 3, 2025
Port Hawkesbury Reporter · Oct 3, 2025
New tourism strategy puts focus on sustainable growth across Northeastern Nova Scotia and Western Cape Breton

A new regional tourism strategy emphasizes sustainable growth across Northeastern Nova Scotia and Western Cape Breton.

CTV News · Oct 2, 2025
Cape Breton childhood educators ratify new deal after three-week strike

Cape Breton childhood educators have reached a new agreement, ending a three-week strike.

PNI Atlantic News · Sep 30, 2025
Shauna MacLeod named Cape Breton Highlands artist-in-residence

Local artist Shauna MacLeod has been selected as the Cape Breton Highlands artist-in-residence.

To Do Canada · Sep 30, 2025
15 Things to Do This Thanksgiving Weekend in Cape Breton

Discover 15 ways to celebrate Thanksgiving weekend across Cape Breton with activities for the whole family.

Dignity Memorial · Sep 29, 2025
Rita Peck Obituary - Sydney, NS
The Seattle Times · Sep 29, 2025
10 great national parks to explore in Canada
CBC · Sep 29, 2025
Mi'kmaw chiefs say legislative changes raising tensions at Cape Breton protest site

Mi'kmaw chiefs attribute rising tensions at a Cape Breton protest site to legislative changes.

Tribute Archive · Sep 29, 2025
F. MacDonald Obituary | Sydney Memorial Chapel | Sydney, NS
CityNews Halifax · Sep 28, 2025
New plan for tourism hoping to see sustainable growth for N.S.

Nova Scotia's tourism sector is focusing on sustainable growth through a newly unveiled plan.

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CityNews Halifax · Sep 8, 2026
Are schools in Cape Breton open due to flooding?

Check whether Cape Breton schools are operating normally or closed as flooding impacts the region.

PNI Atlantic News · Aug 26, 2026
Sydney baseball player wins bronze at Ray Carter Cup: Cape Breton Sports in Brief for Aug. 26, 2026

A Sydney baseball player brought home bronze at the Ray Carter Cup.

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