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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.

CBC · May 9, 2018
The fight over the value of Alexander Graham Bell's former estate

A dispute over the assessed value of Alexander Graham Bell's historic Cape Breton property raises questions about how the famous inventor's former estate should be valued.

Dignity Memorial · May 2, 2018
Cyril MacNeil Obituary - Inverness, NS
PNI Atlantic News · Apr 26, 2018
Louisbourg celebrates its relationship with the sea
PNI Atlantic News · Apr 24, 2018
Baddeck has found itself a new doctor

Baddeck welcomes a new physician to address the community's healthcare needs.

CBC · Apr 24, 2018
Marine museum and lab to open in Louisbourg

A new marine museum and laboratory facility is coming to Louisbourg.

CBC · Apr 19, 2018
Community looking to breathe new life into Baddeck wharf

Baddeck residents are rallying to revitalize the historic waterfront area with plans to enhance the local wharf.

CBC · Apr 11, 2018
Inverness Beach hopes to become a leader in accessibility

Inverness Beach is working to set a new standard for accessibility at this popular Cape Breton destination.

Boston Magazine · Apr 10, 2018
Travel Deal: Sleep on a Private Island in Nova Scotia
CBC · Apr 10, 2018
Louisbourg looks to rising tide of cruise ship traffic

Louisbourg is preparing to welcome more cruise ships as visitor traffic to the historic fortress town continues to grow.

Dignity Memorial · Apr 7, 2018
Theresa Doyle Obituary - Inverness, NS
Dignity Memorial · Mar 26, 2018
John 'Lauchie' Walker Obituary - Inverness, NS
Dignity Memorial · Mar 23, 2018
Arthur Levine Obituary - Inverness, NS
CBC · Mar 22, 2018
Nova Scotia welcomed record number of tourists last year

Nova Scotia attracted more visitors than ever before in the previous year.

Halifax Regional Municipality · Mar 4, 2018
Monthly Marketing Levy Remittance | Reporting
Dignity Memorial · Mar 4, 2018
Krista Ward Obituary - Inverness, NS
CBC · Mar 2, 2018
Health authority coughs up $2.4M in back fees to one municipality — but others still wait

A health authority has paid millions in overdue fees to one Cape Breton municipality, though several others are still awaiting their payments.

PNI Atlantic News · Mar 1, 2018
Louisbourg woman found not guilty of arson

A Louisbourg woman has been acquitted in an arson case.

CBC · Feb 18, 2018
RCMP rescue tourists led astray by GPS in Cape Breton

RCMP rescues tourists who followed GPS directions off the beaten path in Cape Breton.

BBC · Feb 16, 2018
Baddeck
CBC · Feb 11, 2018
Cape Breton villagers aim to resurrect historic road

Cape Breton villagers are working to restore a historic road in their community.

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650 CKOM · Sep 8, 2026
Cape Breton schools, government offices closed in flooding aftermath

Schools and government offices across Cape Breton remain closed as the region deals with flooding aftermath.

PNI Atlantic News · Sep 18, 2026
No serious injuries in three vehicle accident on Grand Lake Road: Cape Breton Regional Police

A three-vehicle accident on Grand Lake Road resulted in no serious injuries, according to Cape Breton Regional Police.

PNI Atlantic News · Sep 20, 2026
Cape Breton park ranks as top-10 walking destination with best fall scenery: global poll

A Cape Breton park has been ranked in the top 10 walking destinations globally for its stunning fall scenery.