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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.

Government of Nova Scotia · Jan 17, 2025
Nova Scotia Stampede Supports Economic Growth, Tourism

Nova Scotia Stampede is driving economic growth and attracting visitors to the region.

CTV News · Jan 16, 2025
Large tourism operators in Nova Scotia get $35 million in loan support

Nova Scotia's largest tourism businesses are receiving $35 million in loan support to strengthen the industry.

Government of Nova Scotia · Jan 16, 2025
Economics and Statistics
The Laker News · Jan 14, 2025
Province selects marketing agency to help promote tourism in Nova Scotia
PNI Atlantic News · Jan 14, 2025
Baddeck coffee roasters permanent vendor at Whale House

Local coffee roasters secure a permanent home at the Whale House venue in Baddeck.

Government of Nova Scotia · Jan 14, 2025
Province Selects Marketing Agency to Help Promote Tourism in Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia has chosen a marketing agency to boost tourism promotion across the province.

IMDb · Jan 11, 2025
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CBC · Jan 9, 2025
Tourists flock to the Cabot Trail, but climate change is making it more costly to welcome them

Climate change is increasing the costs of maintaining Cape Breton's popular Cabot Trail for visitors.

CBC · Jan 9, 2025
Tourists flock to the Cabot Trail, but climate change is making it more costly to welcome them

Climate change is increasing the costs of maintaining Cape Breton's iconic Cabot Trail as visitor numbers continue to grow.

CBC · Jan 9, 2025
Tourists flock to the Cabot Trail, but climate change is making it more costly to welcome them

Climate change is increasing the costs of maintaining and operating Cape Breton's iconic Cabot Trail as visitor numbers continue to grow.

PNI Atlantic News · Jan 8, 2025
Louisbourg legion closed indefinitely after major flood damage

The Louisbourg Legion has closed indefinitely due to significant flood damage to the historic building.

CTV News · Jan 6, 2025
Cape Breton Highlands have more than two feet of snow with more to come

Snow accumulation exceeding two feet has blanketed the Cape Breton Highlands with additional snowfall expected.

CBC · Jan 6, 2025
Winter storm blasts parts of Cape Breton

A winter storm is impacting portions of Cape Breton.

CBC · Jan 6, 2025
Winter storm dumps heaps of snow on northern Inverness County

A winter storm brought significant snowfall to northern Inverness County.

CBC · Jan 4, 2025
'Devastating blow': Flood at Louisbourg legion branch shuts down food program

A recent flood at the Louisbourg legion branch has forced the closure of a food program that served the community.

Dignity Memorial · Dec 30, 2024
Bernard Marcellus "Bernie" Chisholm Obituary - Inverness, NS
CTV News · Dec 22, 2024
Iconic Cape Breton relay race needs new space to hold closing banquet

A beloved Cape Breton relay race is searching for a larger venue to accommodate its closing banquet celebration.

CBC · Dec 20, 2024
Cape Breton brewery faces temporary shutdown in wake of brewmaster's death
CBC · Dec 20, 2024
Baddeck, Victoria County disagree over responsibility for sidewalk snow clearing

A dispute between Baddeck and Victoria County over who should clear snow from sidewalks raises questions about winter maintenance responsibilities in the community.

Government of Nova Scotia · Dec 20, 2024
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cbc.ca · Sep 2, 2026
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CBC · Sep 1, 2026
Tennis helping some newcomers in Cape Breton find community

Tennis is bringing newcomers to Cape Breton together and helping them build connections in their new community.

650 CKOM · Sep 8, 2026
Cape Breton schools, government offices closed in flooding aftermath

Schools and government offices across Cape Breton remain closed as the region deals with flooding aftermath.