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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.

PNI Atlantic News · May 29, 2022
Runner completes Cabot Trail Relay for late father

A runner honors their late father by completing the Cabot Trail Relay.

PNI Atlantic News · May 27, 2022
Making a comeback: Cabot Trail Relay Race to bring 1,200 runners to Cape Breton for first time since 2019

The Cabot Trail Relay Race returns to Cape Breton after a four-year hiatus, drawing 1,200 runners to the iconic route.

CTV News · May 26, 2022
Nova Scotia woman to run Cabot Trail Relay Race in memory of her father

A Nova Scotia woman is running the Cabot Trail Relay Race to honor her father's memory.

PNI Atlantic News · May 25, 2022
Ottawa funding project to turn shuttered Louisbourg school into community facility

Federal funding is supporting a project to convert a closed Louisbourg school into a community facility.

CBC · May 24, 2022
No new wind developments in Inverness County for 6 months

A six-month pause on new wind energy projects has been announced for Inverness County.

Toronto Sun · May 21, 2022
From the cliffs to the dunes, Cabot Cape Breton is a golfing masterpiece
CBC · May 20, 2022
4 of 5 village commission seats in Baddeck up for grabs next month

Four of five village commission seats in Baddeck will be decided in next month's election.

National Parks Traveler · May 14, 2022
New Cape Breton Campground Honours Acadian And Mi'kmaq Ties
Dignity Memorial · May 8, 2022
Sterling MacKinnon Obituary - Inverness, NS
PNI Atlantic News · May 3, 2022
Archaeologists race to preserve Fortress of Louisbourg history from climate change

Archaeologists are working to protect the historic Fortress of Louisbourg from the threats posed by climate change.

CBC · Apr 26, 2022
Troubled Cape Breton village to carry on, but tax and utility bills to climb

A Cape Breton village faces financial challenges as property taxes and utility costs are set to increase.

Dignity Memorial · Apr 24, 2022
Mary MacLeod Obituary - Inverness, NS
modernmississauga.com · Apr 22, 2022
Modern Travel - Rediscovering Nova Scotia
PNI Atlantic News · Apr 13, 2022
Welcome back: First cruise ship to Atlantic Canada since start of pandemic to visit Louisbourg
Adventure Rider - Ride the World. · Apr 13, 2022
Canadian ADV Route! / The Cabot Trail Dual Sport and Adventure Motorcycle Guide - Adventure Rider

Canadian ADV Route! / The Cabot Trail Dual Sport and Adventure Motorcycle Guide Adventure Rider - Ride the World.

CBC · Apr 12, 2022
Inverness County is the wrong place for a 15-turbine wind farm, say residents

Residents of Inverness County voice their opposition to a proposed 15-turbine wind farm project in the area.

Government of Nova Scotia · Apr 4, 2022
Finance and Treasury Board
Dignity Memorial · Mar 27, 2022
Ronald Beaton Obituary - Inverness, NS
TheGATE.ca · Mar 25, 2022
Top hotels and restaurants on Cape Breton Island | From resorts and luxury, to top meals and eateries

Discover the best places to stay and eat on Cape Breton Island, from luxury resorts to top-rated restaurants.

PNI Atlantic News · Mar 23, 2022
'It's falling apart': Cabot Trail detour road in 'deplorable' condition

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PNI Atlantic News · Sep 21, 2026
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Your Halifax Now · Aug 27, 2026
A Tour of Highland Village in Iona, Cape Breton

Discover the heritage and history preserved at Highland Village, a museum showcasing Cape Breton's Scottish cultural traditions in Iona.

PNI Atlantic News · Aug 26, 2026
Cape Breton University awarded funds for international Indigenous research

Cape Breton University receives funding to support international Indigenous research initiatives.