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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.

CTV News · May 26, 2026
Dog rescued from fire in Cape Breton

A dog has been rescued from a house fire in Cape Breton.

CTV News · May 26, 2026
Dog rescued from fire in Cape Breton

A dog was rescued from a fire in Cape Breton.

CTV News · May 26, 2026
Cabot Trail Relay recap
CTV News · May 26, 2026
Cabot Trail Relay recap
PNI Atlantic News · May 26, 2026
RCMP continue to seek information in relation to 2024 disappearance of Cape Breton man

RCMP are still seeking information about a Cape Breton man who disappeared in 2024.

PNI Atlantic News · May 26, 2026
Sydney Mines taxi fire not believed to be suspicious

A taxi fire in Sydney Mines has been ruled out as suspicious by authorities.

PNI Atlantic News · May 26, 2026
Walmart store damaged after vehicle strikes pillar in Cape Breton

A vehicle struck a pillar at a Cape Breton Walmart, causing damage to the store.

Government of Nova Scotia · May 26, 2026
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frequencynews.ca · May 26, 2026
Cape Breton priest receives honourary degree

A Cape Breton priest has been recognized with an honorary degree for his contributions.

CTV News · May 26, 2026
Fishery officers seize 1,000 lbs of lobster in Port la Tour, N.S.

Fishery officers seized 1,000 lbs of lobster in an enforcement action at Port la Tour.

PNI Atlantic News · May 26, 2026
Cape Breton man fined for fishing without fisher’s registration card

A Cape Breton man faced fines after fishing without proper registration documentation.

PNI Atlantic News · May 26, 2026
Ocean Week to be celebrated at Iona with films, displays

Iona will host Ocean Week festivities featuring films and displays celebrating the sea.

PNI Atlantic News · May 26, 2026
'They're not alone': Cape Breton filmmaker opens up about surviving abuse

A Cape Breton filmmaker shares their personal story of surviving abuse to help others know they're not alone.

PNI Atlantic News · May 26, 2026
Heather Feather a big hit with kids at Cape Breton weekend ECMA gig

Heather Feather delighted young audiences at Cape Breton's weekend ECMA event.

CTV News · May 26, 2026
Cape Breton crews rescue service dog from burning home

Local Cape Breton crews rescued a service dog from a burning home in a dramatic emergency response.

PNI Atlantic News · May 26, 2026
Cape Breton man's decade-old impaired driving charges dismissed

A Cape Breton man's impaired driving charges from a decade ago have been dismissed.

Billboard Canada · May 26, 2026
Goldie Boutilier, Cassie and Maggie Top 2026 East Coast Music Awards Winners

Goldie Boutilier, Cassie and Maggie lead the winners at the 2026 East Coast Music Awards.

PNI Atlantic News · May 26, 2026
Cape Breton University's spring convocation to honour more than 1,800 graduates

Cape Breton University celebrates the achievements of over 1,800 graduates at its spring convocation ceremony.

PNI Atlantic News · May 26, 2026
Atomic Auctions to debut at CaperCon with pop culture items up for grabs

Atomic Auctions makes its debut at CaperCon, offering pop culture enthusiasts a chance to bid on collectible items.

PNI Atlantic News · May 26, 2026
MacGillivray Guest Home workers latest to join long-term care picket line in Cape Breton

Workers at MacGillivray Guest Home have joined the ongoing long-term care picket line in Cape Breton.

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PNI Atlantic News · May 29, 2026
Cape Breton's Ritchie Thibeau wins QMJHL's Gilles-Courteau Trophy with Chicoutimi Saguenéens

A Cape Breton native has won the QMJHL's Gilles-Courteau Trophy while playing for the Chicoutimi Saguenéens.

PNI Atlantic News · May 29, 2026
Cape Breton man accused of sexually exploiting girls for drugs facing new charges
PNI Atlantic News · Jun 5, 2026
Cape Breton’s Ryan Rozicki looks to prove doubters wrong in first Zuffa Boxing fight against Chris Billam-Smith

Cape Breton boxer Ryan Rozicki takes on Chris Billam-Smith in his first Zuffa Boxing fight, aiming to silence his critics.