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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 · Jan 17, 2024
Teacher pleads guilty to fraud, forgery after taking $82,000 from NSTU in Inverness

An Inverness teacher has pleaded guilty to fraud and forgery after taking $82,000 from the Nova Scotia Teachers Union.

PNI Atlantic News · Jan 15, 2024
Historic Louisbourg lighthouse refurbishing in Cape Breton

A historic Cape Breton lighthouse is undergoing refurbishment to preserve this iconic landmark.

Dignity Memorial · Jan 11, 2024
Anne "Claire" MacDonald Obituary - Inverness, NS
The Weather Network · Jan 8, 2024
Cape Breton Highlands National Park, NS Current Weather
The Weather Network · Jan 4, 2024
Cabot Trail Arena, NS Current Weather
989 XFM · Jan 3, 2024
Baddeck’s Jessica Wong named a member of the Univeristy of Minnestota-Duluth 25th Anniversary Women’s Hockey Team
Government of Nova Scotia · Dec 30, 2023
Nova Scotia Economic Indicators
The Weather Network · Dec 16, 2023
North Sydney / Cabot Trail KOA, NS Current Weather
Grace Gardens Funeral Chapel · Dec 16, 2023
Obituary for Danena Mackinnon
The Weather Network · Dec 10, 2023
Broad Cove - Cape Breton Highlands National Park, NS Current Weather
National Parks Traveler · Dec 10, 2023
Cape Breton Highlands Road To Become Hiking Trail

A historic road in Cape Breton Highlands is being transformed into a new hiking trail for visitors to explore.

CBC · Dec 7, 2023
Road to popular falls in Cape Breton Highlands National Park to become a hiking trail
PNI Atlantic News · Dec 7, 2023
Mary Ann Falls Road in Cape Breton Highlands National Park permanently closed

Mary Ann Falls Road in Cape Breton Highlands National Park has been permanently closed.

CBC · Dec 7, 2023
Road to popular falls in Cape Breton Highlands National Park to become a hiking trail

A scenic road in Cape Breton Highlands National Park is being transformed into a hiking trail for visitors to enjoy.

Dignity Memorial · Dec 5, 2023
Catherine Margaret "Caddy" Gillis Obituary - Inverness, NS
The Weather Network · Dec 3, 2023
Ingonish - Cape Breton Highlands National Park, NS Current Weather
PNI Atlantic News · Dec 1, 2023
Baddeck's landmark pharmacy changing hands

A long-standing pharmacy in Baddeck is transitioning to new ownership.

PNI Atlantic News · Nov 29, 2023
Cape Breton group's dreams of multi-use facility at former Louisbourg school crushed by Fiona

A Cape Breton community group's plans for a multi-use facility at a former Louisbourg school have been derailed by damage from Hurricane Fiona.

Contiki · Nov 27, 2023
25 coolest things to do in Nova Scotia this year

Discover 25 of the coolest activities and attractions to experience across Nova Scotia this year.

The Weather Network · Nov 24, 2023
Baddeck, NS Current Weather

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frequencynews.ca · Sep 17, 2026
Cape Breton groups applaud feds for funding targeting crime

Local groups are celebrating federal funding aimed at addressing crime in Cape Breton.

PNI Atlantic News · Aug 28, 2026
Cape Breton Eagles expect short, intense main training camp as veterans arrive in Sydney

Cape Breton Eagles are gearing up for a condensed but high-energy training camp as veteran players arrive in Sydney.

CTV News · Sep 5, 2026
Nova Scotia authorities warn residents to avoid flooded roads as heavy rain continues

Heavy rain is causing dangerous flooding across Nova Scotia, prompting authorities to urge residents to stay off affected roads.