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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 · Sep 17, 2025
South Shore Tourism Cooperative seeking host partner venues for signature 2026 Lobster Crawl events

The South Shore Tourism Cooperative is looking for partner venues to host its signature Lobster Crawl events in 2026.

Canada.com · Sep 17, 2025
Cycling tour of Nova Scotia's beautiful coast worth every pedal

Experience Nova Scotia's stunning coastline on two wheels with a cycling tour that delivers scenic beauty at every turn.

PNI Atlantic News · Sep 15, 2025
The Cape Breton Highlands moose, the Mi'kmaq blockade and the return of spruce budworm

Learn about three pressing environmental and cultural issues affecting Cape Breton: moose population dynamics, Indigenous land rights activism, and the resurgence of spruce budworm in the region.

Canadian Cycling Magazine · Sep 15, 2025
The secret gravel routes of Cape Breton

Discover the hidden gravel cycling routes that make Cape Breton a destination for adventure riders.

Port Hawkesbury Reporter · Sep 14, 2025
Raising voices on Hunters Mountain: Mi’kmaw leaders and community members unite for the Highlands

Mi'kmaw leaders and community members gathered on Hunters Mountain to advocate for the Highlands.

PNI Atlantic News · Sep 13, 2025
Compelling Tourism Communities Initiative helping tourism growth in southwestern NS

A regional initiative is supporting tourism development across southwestern Nova Scotia communities.

CBC · Sep 12, 2025
Paper company suspends logging in Cape Breton Highlands amid Mi'kmaw blockade

A paper company has suspended logging operations in Cape Breton Highlands following a Mi'kmaw blockade.

CBC · Sep 12, 2025
Paper company suspends logging in Cape Breton Highlands amid Mi'kmaw blockade

A paper company has suspended logging operations in Cape Breton Highlands following a Mi'kmaw blockade.

Governor Kelly Ayotte (.gov) · Sep 9, 2025
Governor Ayotte Leads Trade Delegation to Nova Scotia for Economic Development and Tourism Meetings

Governor Ayotte visits Nova Scotia to lead trade and tourism discussions aimed at boosting economic development in the region.

Manchester Ink Link · Sep 9, 2025
Ayotte leads trade delegation to Nova Scotia to talk tourism, economic development

A trade delegation is visiting Nova Scotia to discuss tourism and economic development opportunities.

To Do Canada · Sep 9, 2025
Cape Smokey Fall Colour Views: Discover the Magic of Cape Breton on a Gondola Ride

Experience panoramic fall foliage from a gondola ride at Cape Smokey, one of Cape Breton's most scenic attractions.

PNI Atlantic News · Sep 9, 2025
Mi'kmaq continue blockade of forestry in Cape Breton Highlands

Mi'kmaq maintain an ongoing blockade of forestry operations in Cape Breton Highlands.

CTV News · Sep 8, 2025
Fires in Cape Breton neighbourhood being treated as suspicious

Cape Breton RCMP are investigating multiple fires in a local neighbourhood as suspicious incidents.

Tree Frog creative · Sep 8, 2025
Forestry blockade heats up on Cape Breton’s Hunters Mountain

A forestry blockade on Hunters Mountain is escalating amid growing tensions over logging operations.

PNI Atlantic News · Sep 8, 2025
'Not a protest, this is a protection:' Forestry blockade heats up on Cape Breton's Hunters Mountain

A forestry blockade on Hunters Mountain in Cape Breton is intensifying as activists describe their action as protection rather than protest.

To Do Canada · Sep 5, 2025
Festivals, Fairs and Harvest Themed Events to Attend This Fall in Nova Scotia – 2025

Discover seasonal celebrations across Nova Scotia this fall, from festivals and fairs to harvest-themed events.

Tribute Archive · Sep 4, 2025
Anne Marie Campbell Obituary | Sydney Memorial Chapel | Sydney, NS
Dignity Memorial · Sep 4, 2025
Mary Merlin Obituary - Inverness, NS
PNI Atlantic News · Sep 4, 2025
Mi'kmaq block Hunters Mountain in protest of forestry's impact on moose

Mi'kmaq protesters block Hunters Mountain over concerns that forestry operations are harming moose populations in the region.

CHL · Sep 3, 2025
Cape Breton Eagles Announce Leadership Promotions

The Cape Breton Eagles hockey team has announced promotions within their leadership structure.

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CTV News · Aug 24, 2026
Cape Breton Farmers Exhibition returns for 110th year

Cape Breton's historic agricultural showcase celebrates over a century of tradition this year.

PNI Atlantic News · Sep 1, 2026
Nova Scotia Energy Board invokes fuel price interrupter clause
CTV News · Sep 8, 2026
Cape Breton schools closed Tuesday after weekend storm, state of local emergency continues

Cape Breton schools remain closed Tuesday as the region continues to deal with weekend storm damage and an ongoing state of local emergency.