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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 · Jun 13, 2025
No, Meta and Google, Cape Breton doesn't have its own time zone
Algonquin College · Jun 13, 2025
Perth Valedictorian Brings Heritage Carpentry & Joinery Skills to Fortress of Louisbourg

A recent valedictorian is applying heritage carpentry and joinery skills at the Fortress of Louisbourg.

CBC · Jun 12, 2025
Louisbourg's restoration gets a helping hand from students

Students are lending a hand to restore the historic Fortress of Louisbourg.

Dignity Memorial · Jun 12, 2025
Victoria Alexandra "Vikki" MacEachern Obituary - Inverness, NS
PNI Atlantic News · Jun 12, 2025
Parks Canada in Cape Breton signs agreement for restoration projects

Parks Canada partners on restoration projects across Cape Breton.

CBC · Jun 11, 2025
CBRM to withhold half of tourism marketing levy to promote large sporting events

Cape Breton Regional Municipality will redirect half of its tourism marketing funds toward attracting and promoting major sporting events to the region.

WorldAtlas · Jun 10, 2025
10 Stunning Small Towns In The Maritimes

Discover 10 of the most picturesque small towns across the Maritime region.

Parks Canada · Jun 10, 2025
Mabel's Gardens - Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site

Explore the historic gardens at Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site dedicated to Mabel Bell.

canada.ca · Jun 9, 2025
Parks Canada in Cape Breton working with post secondary institutions on restoration projects

Parks Canada partners with local colleges and universities on restoration initiatives at Cape Breton sites.

CTV News · Jun 8, 2025
Cape Breton waterfall tourism a silver lining for wet Maritime weekends

Cape Breton's waterfalls are becoming a popular destination when rainy Maritime weather makes other outdoor plans difficult.

CTV News · Jun 3, 2025
‘I love it here’: Tourists flocking back to Halifax in record numbers

Tourists are returning to Halifax in record numbers, with visitors expressing their enthusiasm for the destination.

Standardbred Canada · May 30, 2025
Harness Racing Returns To Inverness On Sunday

Harness racing is making a comeback in Inverness this Sunday.

CBC · May 29, 2025
N.S. commits to fix for municipalities waiting on marketing levies from booking platforms

Nova Scotia is working to resolve delays in marketing levy payments from booking platforms to municipalities.

PNI Atlantic News · May 29, 2025
Multimillion-dollar Baddeck boardwalk reconstruction starts

A major reconstruction project is underway to revitalize Baddeck's iconic boardwalk.

PNI Atlantic News · May 28, 2025
Nova Scotia Health hosting information sessions in Cape Breton

Nova Scotia Health is hosting information sessions in Cape Breton to help residents learn about health services and programs in the region.

Port Hawkesbury Reporter · May 28, 2025
Baddeck’s Waterfront a rising star on the Bras d’Or Lake

Baddeck's waterfront is emerging as a premier destination on Bras d'Or Lake.

Canadian Running Magazine · May 28, 2025
Women’s course record falls at 2025 Cabot Trail Relay

A new women's course record was set at the 2025 Cabot Trail Relay.

To Do Canada · May 27, 2025
25 Must Do Summer Activities in Cape Breton

Discover 25 must-do summer activities to experience during your Cape Breton visit.

CTV News · May 27, 2025
Home support workers in Baddeck, N.S., vote in favour of strike

Home support workers in Baddeck have voted to proceed with strike action.

To Do Canada · May 27, 2025
25 Must Do Summer Activities in Cape Breton

Discover 25 must-do summer activities to experience across Cape Breton.

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PNI Atlantic News · Aug 28, 2026
National breakfast chain opening new restaurant in Cape Breton

A national breakfast chain is expanding to Cape Breton with a new restaurant location.

CTV News · Sep 8, 2026
‘Still lots of work to be done’: Rebuilding efforts begin in Cape Breton after severe flooding

Rebuilding efforts are underway in Cape Breton following severe flooding that affected the region.

frequencynews.ca · Aug 27, 2026
Cape Breton consumers urged to “buy local” during Canada-US tariff war

Local businesses are encouraging Cape Breton shoppers to support homegrown products as tariffs between Canada and the US create economic uncertainty.