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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.

PNI Atlantic News · May 26, 2026
Cape Breton’s Englishtown Ferry service could resume this week

The Englishtown Ferry service may restart soon after recent service interruptions.

India Today · May 26, 2026
Building Bridges
PNI Atlantic News · May 26, 2026
Simon not concerned with employee turnover in Cape Breton Eagles organization

The Cape Breton Eagles organization addresses questions about recent staff changes.

PNI Atlantic News · May 26, 2026
'I'm hoping he keeps his word': Chris Billam-Smith vows to stand and fight with Cape Breton’s Ryan Rozicki next week

Cape Breton boxer Ryan Rozicki faces Chris Billam-Smith in an upcoming fight where both fighters are expected to stand and trade blows.

CBC · May 26, 2026
Cape Breton firefighters union supports staging members in rural areas

Cape Breton firefighters union backs a plan to position members in rural areas for faster response times.

MSN · May 26, 2026
Kids kicked off waitlist for Cape Breton daycare

Children are being removed from waitlists at a Cape Breton daycare.

MSN · May 25, 2026
Kids kicked off waitlist for Cape Breton daycare

Children are being removed from waitlists at a Cape Breton daycare facility.

PNI Atlantic News · May 25, 2026
Abandoned car fire causes forest fire in Cape Breton over the weekend

An abandoned vehicle fire sparked a forest fire in Cape Breton over the weekend.

PNI Atlantic News · May 25, 2026
Cape Breton woman accused of murdering partner expected to enter pleas later this summer
CTV News · May 25, 2026
Grave of unknown WWI solider in France identified as Cape Breton sergeant

A Cape Breton sergeant's remains, buried as an unknown soldier in France for over a century, have finally been identified.

CP24 · May 25, 2026
Grave of unknown WWI soldier in France identified as Cape Breton sergeant

A Cape Breton sergeant who died in the First World War and lay in an unmarked grave in France has finally been identified.

CTV News · May 25, 2026
Grave of unknown WWI soldier in France identified as Cape Breton sergeant

A Cape Breton sergeant who was buried as an unknown soldier in France has finally been identified more than a century after World War I.

PNI Atlantic News · May 25, 2026
ECMA 2026: Morgan Toney, Goldie Boutilier, other Cape Bretoners add victories during final-day industry event

Cape Bretoners Morgan Toney and Goldie Boutilier were among the winners on the final day of the East Coast Music Awards.

MSN · May 25, 2026
Kids kicked off waitlist for Cape Breton daycare

Children are being removed from a Cape Breton daycare's waitlist, affecting local families seeking childcare options.

PNI Atlantic News · May 25, 2026
IN PHOTOS: 36th Cabot Trail Relay Race goes the distance in Cape Breton

The 36th Cabot Trail Relay Race brought runners together across Cape Breton's iconic route in this year's event.

PNI Atlantic News · May 25, 2026
IN PHOTOS: 36th Cabot Trail Relay Race goes the distance in Cape Breton

The 36th Cabot Trail Relay Race brought runners together for this iconic Cape Breton challenge.

PNI Atlantic News · May 25, 2026
IN PHOTOS: 36th Cabot Trail Relay Race goes the distance in Cape Breton

The 36th Cabot Trail Relay Race brought runners together across Cape Breton's iconic route.

Penticton Herald · May 25, 2026
Cape Breton woman shares story of parents' trek around Cabot Trail in 1943

A Cape Breton woman recounts her parents' historic journey around the Cabot Trail during the 1940s.

Penticton Herald · May 25, 2026
Cape Breton woman shares story of parents' trek around Cabot Trail in 1943

A Cape Breton woman recounts her parents' remarkable journey around the Cabot Trail during the 1940s.

The Spec · May 25, 2026
Cape Breton woman shares story of parents’ trek around Cabot Trail in 1943

A Cape Breton woman recounts her parents' historic journey around the Cabot Trail during the 1940s.

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Explore the Real Nova Scotia Filming Locations of Little Lorraine
Tourism Nova Scotia blog · May 29, 2026
Explore the Real Nova Scotia Filming Locations of Little Lorraine

Nova Scotia’s dramatic coastline takes centre stage in Little Lorraine, the 2025 crime drama inspired by Cape Breton folklore, maritime history, real-life events, and the haunting original song “Little Lorraine” by Nova Scotia musician Adam Baldwin.

Penticton Herald · May 25, 2026
Cape Breton woman shares story of parents' trek around Cabot Trail in 1943

A Cape Breton woman recounts her parents' remarkable journey around the Cabot Trail during the 1940s.

CBC · Jun 13, 2026
Voters urged to get engaged in newly created Acadian riding in northern Cape Breton

A new Acadian electoral riding in northern Cape Breton is encouraging voters to participate in the political process.