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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.

CTV News · Nov 24, 2021
Widespread flooding damage in Nova Scotia counties of Victoria and Inverness

Flooding has caused widespread damage across Victoria and Inverness counties in Nova Scotia.

CBC · Nov 24, 2021
'Like I hit a brick wall': Part of Cabot Trail washed out on man as he drove over it

A driver experienced a dangerous road collapse while traveling on the Cabot Trail after a section of pavement unexpectedly washed out beneath him.

Halifax Examiner · Nov 23, 2021
Local Black-owned travel company gets funding to grow
CBC · Nov 23, 2021
Village of Baddeck's move to dissolve raises questions about finances, future

The Village of Baddeck is considering dissolution, prompting concerns about its financial situation and what comes next for the community.

CBC · Nov 19, 2021
Village commission in Baddeck votes to dissolve, join with county

Baddeck's village commission has voted to dissolve and merge with the county in a significant governance change.

CBC · Nov 16, 2021
Hiker rescued from trail in Cape Breton Highlands National Park

A hiker was rescued from a trail in Cape Breton Highlands National Park.

Dignity Memorial · Nov 14, 2021
Donald MacIsaac Obituary - Inverness, NS
CBC · Nov 9, 2021
Visitors still forging own paths on popular Cape Breton trail despite warnings

Hikers are creating unauthorized shortcuts on a popular Cape Breton trail despite safety warnings from officials.

Dignity Memorial · Nov 4, 2021
Ronald Gillis Obituary - Inverness, NS
PNI Atlantic News · Nov 3, 2021
Cannonball run: military removing unexploded ordnance from Fortress of Louisbourg
CBC · Nov 3, 2021
100 cannonballs at Fortress of Louisbourg might contain gunpowder, but will be safely detonated

Archaeologists at Fortress of Louisbourg are carefully detonating 100 potentially explosive cannonballs discovered at the historic site.

CBC · Nov 2, 2021
N.S. snow plan ices out part of Inverness County road

A portion of an Inverness County road has been excluded from Nova Scotia's snow removal plan.

Global News · Nov 2, 2021
Military helping to remove 18th century cannonballs from Fortress of Louisbourg

Military personnel are assisting with the removal of 18th century cannonballs from the historic Fortress of Louisbourg.

PNI Atlantic News · Oct 19, 2021
Food trucks and fall colours to highlight Cape Breton Cabot Trail weekend rally
Cottage Life · Oct 14, 2021
The most beautiful day hikes across Canada
TheGATE.ca · Sep 29, 2021
Falling in love with the Cape Breton Highlands | Powell’s Travels

A travel writer shares what makes the Cape Breton Highlands a destination worth visiting.

Dignity Memorial · Sep 19, 2021
Christena "Tena" MacDougall Obituary - Inverness, NS
PNI Atlantic News · Sep 17, 2021
Film examines inspiring run around Cape Breton's Cabot Trail

A new film documents an inspiring journey around Cape Breton's famous Cabot Trail.

Dignity Memorial · Sep 10, 2021
Lorenzo Dredge Obituary - Inverness, NS
CBC · Sep 10, 2021
Drones illegally flying around Cape Breton Highlands National Park

Unauthorized drone activity is raising concerns at Cape Breton Highlands National Park.

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Canadian Geographic · Aug 27, 2026
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CBC · Aug 27, 2026
Province working on repair timeline, options after North Shore bridge closure

The province is developing repair plans and exploring options following the North Shore bridge closure.

Yahoo News Canada · Aug 25, 2026
RCMP say medical emergency call on Cape Breton trail was false

Police responded to a false medical emergency call on a Cape Breton trail.