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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.

Dignity Memorial · May 3, 2023
Patricia Marie "Tish" Doucet Obituary - Inverness, NS
CTV News · May 3, 2023
Close call: Warning signs wanted for windy section of Cabot Trail

Safety advocates are pushing for better warning signs on a particularly windy stretch of the famous Cabot Trail.

PNI Atlantic News · May 1, 2023
Uncovering the story: Parks Canada podcast explores slavery at Fortress Louisbourg

Parks Canada's new podcast examines the lesser-known history of slavery at Fortress Louisbourg.

Dignity Memorial · Apr 28, 2023
John Roddie MacRae Obituary - Inverness, NS
CBC · Apr 27, 2023
Baddeck ER can't reopen if patients from other towns flood in, says official

An official warns that the Baddeck emergency room faces obstacles to reopening if it becomes overwhelmed by patients from surrounding communities.

Halifax Examiner · Apr 21, 2023
When rockets go Boom! A new possibility for Nova Scotia’s dystopian tourism circuit

A new rocket-themed attraction could join Nova Scotia's growing dystopian tourism offerings.

CBC · Apr 21, 2023
Fortress of Louisbourg still recovering from Hurricane Fiona

The Fortress of Louisbourg continues its recovery efforts following the damage caused by Hurricane Fiona.

Dignity Memorial · Apr 15, 2023
Pauline Smith Obituary - Inverness, NS
Dalhousie University · Apr 11, 2023
Nova Scotia is full of beautiful beaches. This researcher wants to help the province get more out of them.

A researcher is exploring ways for Nova Scotia to maximize the economic and social benefits of its abundant beaches.

Dignity Memorial · Apr 11, 2023
Christena Marie "Tena" Larson Obituary - Inverness, NS
CTV News · Apr 1, 2023
'Shame on them': last bank in Louisbourg, N.S., slated to close

The last bank in Louisbourg is closing, leaving residents without local banking services.

PNI Atlantic News · Mar 30, 2023
'Everybody is very upset': RBC closing Louisbourg branch

RBC is closing its Louisbourg branch, prompting concerns from the local community.

Dignity Memorial · Mar 27, 2023
Gary MacInnis Obituary - Inverness, NS
Dignity Memorial · Mar 17, 2023
Rose Mary MacDonald Obituary - Inverness, NS
canada.ca · Mar 17, 2023
Canada, Nova Scotia and Inverness County invest in new wastewater treatment facility and water distribution systems upgrades

Government funding supports infrastructure improvements to wastewater treatment and water distribution systems in Inverness County.

CBC · Mar 17, 2023
Infrastructure to get $24M in upgrades in growing town of Inverness

Inverness is receiving $24 million in infrastructure upgrades as the town continues to grow.

strategyonline.ca · Mar 10, 2023
Tourism Nova Scotia wants you to play on its coastlines

Discover why Tourism Nova Scotia is inviting visitors to experience its scenic coastlines.

The Laker News · Mar 7, 2023
N.S. launches new marketing campaign aimed at building on tourism recovery
CityNews Halifax · Mar 6, 2023
Nova Scotia launches new tourism campaign

Nova Scotia is launching a new tourism campaign to attract visitors to the province.

PNI Atlantic News · Mar 5, 2023
'In better financial shape': Village of Baddeck hires new CAO, while board chair steps down

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Truck News · Sep 8, 2026
Dozens of Cape Breton, N.S., roads reopen following flooding

Dozens of Cape Breton roads have reopened after recent flooding disrupted travel across the region.

PNI Atlantic News · Sep 11, 2026
LETTER: Cape Breton equalization group ready to debate the issue

A Cape Breton equalization group is ready to engage in discussion about the issue.

PNI Atlantic News · Sep 10, 2026
OP-ED: Concern growing over the future of New Waterford healthcare redevelopment

Concerns are mounting about the healthcare redevelopment project planned for New Waterford.