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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 · Jul 31, 2026
Cape Breton non-profit gets provincial funding boost for green sports complex

A Cape Breton non-profit has received provincial funding to develop a green sports complex.

saltwire.com · Jul 31, 2026
Gas down, diesel up in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia

Gas prices are dropping in Cape Breton while diesel costs continue to rise.

CTV News · Jul 30, 2026
Cape Breton could hire more garbage collectors

Cape Breton may expand its garbage collection workforce to improve services across the region.

PNI Atlantic News · Jul 30, 2026
PHOTO: Glace Bay McDonald's Colonels preparing for Canadian Little League Championship

The Glace Bay McDonald's Colonels are gearing up to compete in the Canadian Little League Championship.

Tourism Nova Scotia blog · Jul 30, 2026
Where should you stay on the Cabot Trail?

The best places to stay on Nova Scotia s Cabot Trail are Chéticamp, Ingonish, and Baddeck. For most travellers, the best approach is to stay in two locations rather than one, typically splitting your trip between Chéticamp on the western side of the trail and Ingonish on the eastern side.

PNI Atlantic News · Jul 30, 2026
Cape Breton Regional Police investigating suspicious fires in Sydney, Scotchtown

Cape Breton Regional Police are investigating suspicious fires that occurred in Sydney and Scotchtown.

PNI Atlantic News · Jul 30, 2026
Investigation underway into suspicious fire in Cape Breton

Authorities are investigating a suspicious fire in Cape Breton.

PNI Atlantic News · Jul 30, 2026
GWYNNE DYER: Russia: Home of the Potemkin Nuclear Weapons?
PNI Atlantic News · Jul 30, 2026
GWYNNE DYER: Climate: What to do now
PNI Atlantic News · Jul 30, 2026
Nova Scotia RCMP search in Cape Breton for man on the run

Nova Scotia RCMP are searching Cape Breton for a man wanted by police.

PNI Atlantic News · Jul 30, 2026
Change is coming: Renovations underway at busy Walmart Supercentre in Cape Breton

Walmart Supercentre in Cape Breton is undergoing renovations to improve the shopping experience.

PNI Atlantic News · Jul 30, 2026
Coercion in intimate relationships now illegal; step in right direction: Cape Breton advocate

A Cape Breton advocate weighs in on new legislation making coercion in intimate relationships illegal.

CTV News · Jul 30, 2026
‘Never seen an orca here’: Researchers monitoring rare appearance off Cape Breton coast

Researchers are closely watching an unusual orca sighting off the Cape Breton coast, marking a rare occurrence in the region.

CTV News · Jul 30, 2026
Police looking for wanted man evading arrest in Victoria County: N.S. RCMP
PNI Atlantic News · Jul 30, 2026
Campaign underway to complete new documentary that includes Nova Scotia, Cape Breton musicians

A crowdfunding campaign aims to complete a new documentary featuring musicians from Nova Scotia and Cape Breton.

PNI Atlantic News · Jul 30, 2026
When cow flops occur at annual Cape Breton family tradition, good crap happens | PNI Atlantic News

A beloved Cape Breton family tradition turns cow mishaps into something meaningful.

PNI Atlantic News · Jul 30, 2026
Cape Breton Community Calendar events for August 1-7, 2025

Discover what's happening around Cape Breton during the first week of August.

PNI Atlantic News · Jul 30, 2026
Glace Bay’s Rory Pilling among players loaned by Cape Breton Eagles to other QMJHL teams

Glace Bay native Rory Pilling is among the Cape Breton Eagles players loaned to other QMJHL teams.

PNI Atlantic News · Jul 30, 2026
Legends, laps and legacy: Cape Breton's Bud’s Speedway inspired generations of stock car drivers over last 50 years

Bud's Speedway has been a launchpad for stock car racing talent in Cape Breton for five decades, shaping the careers of countless drivers.

PNI Atlantic News · Jul 30, 2026
Cape Breton community under boil water, conserve directives | PNI Atlantic News

A Cape Breton community is operating under boil water and water conservation directives.

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PNI Atlantic News · Jul 12, 2026
Fundraising screening of Little Lorraine set for July 30 in western Cape Breton; second show just added

A fundraising screening of Little Lorraine is coming to western Cape Breton on July 30, with a second showing added due to demand.

CTV News · Jul 10, 2026
Gas prices up across the Maritimes

Gas prices are rising across the Maritimes region.

PNI Atlantic News · Jul 30, 2026
Glace Bay’s Rory Pilling among players loaned by Cape Breton Eagles to other QMJHL teams

Glace Bay native Rory Pilling is among the Cape Breton Eagles players loaned to other QMJHL teams.