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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.

CBC · May 22, 2026
Cape Bretoners win big at the EMCAs

Cape Bretoners take home multiple awards at the EMCAs.

PNI Atlantic News · May 22, 2026
Early spruce budworm treatment planned for northwestern Cape Breton next month: Department of Natural Resources

The Department of Natural Resources is planning early spruce budworm treatment in northwestern Cape Breton next month.

PNI Atlantic News · May 22, 2026
Cape Breton provincial parks receive funding for upgrades in Whycocomagh and West Mabou

Cape Breton provincial parks in Whycocomagh and West Mabou are receiving funding for upgrades.

Squamish Chief · May 22, 2026
Goldie Boutilier, Maggie Andrew among big winners at East Coast Music Awards

Local Cape Breton artists Goldie Boutilier and Maggie Andrew took home major awards at the East Coast Music Awards.

PNI Atlantic News · May 22, 2026
Cape Breton man pleads not guilty to setting fire to downtown business

A Cape Breton man has entered a not guilty plea in connection with a downtown business fire.

PNI Atlantic News · May 22, 2026
Man accused of setting fire to several vehicles, home in Cape Breton neighbourhood

A man faces accusations of arson involving multiple vehicles and a home in a Cape Breton neighbourhood.

CityNews Halifax · May 22, 2026
Goldie Boutilier, Maggie Andrew among big winners at East Coast Music Awards

Local musicians Goldie Boutilier and Maggie Andrew were among the big winners at the East Coast Music Awards.

frequencynews.ca · May 22, 2026
Cape Breton war veteran turns 108

A Cape Breton war veteran has reached the milestone age of 108.

Times Colonist · May 22, 2026
Goldie Boutilier, Maggie Andrew among big winners at East Coast Music Awards

Local artists Goldie Boutilier and Maggie Andrew were among the major winners at the East Coast Music Awards.

CTV News · May 22, 2026
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St. Albert Gazette · May 22, 2026
Goldie Boutilier, Maggie Andrew among big winners at East Coast Music Awards

Local artists Goldie Boutilier and Maggie Andrew were among the major winners at the East Coast Music Awards.

PNI Atlantic News · May 22, 2026
Cape Breton founded CBBC Career College joins Ottawa's Willis College

Cape Breton-founded CBBC Career College has merged with Ottawa's Willis College, expanding educational opportunities for students.

PNI Atlantic News · May 22, 2026
Cape Breton University presenting Fr. Norman MacPhee with an honorary doctorate

Cape Breton University is honoring Fr. Norman MacPhee with an honorary doctorate in recognition of his contributions.

CTV News · May 22, 2026
N.S. government treating Cape Breton forest to stop spread of spruce budworm

Nova Scotia is treating Cape Breton forests to prevent the spread of spruce budworm.

CTV News · May 22, 2026
N.S. government treating Cape Breton forest to stop spread of spruce budworm

Nova Scotia is treating Cape Breton forests to prevent the spread of spruce budworm.

PNI Atlantic News · May 22, 2026
IN PHOTOS: East Coast Music Awards gala night brings glamour to Sydney

East Coast Music Awards gala night brings glamour to Sydney in this photo gallery.

PNI Atlantic News · May 22, 2026
ECMA 2026: Goldie Boutilier leads Cape Breton contingent with pair of awards

Goldie Boutilier took home two awards as part of Cape Breton's representation at the 2026 ECMAs.

PNI Atlantic News · May 22, 2026
Gas prices drop in Cape Breton

Gas prices are dropping in Cape Breton.

PNI Atlantic News · May 22, 2026
Organizers hope inaugural Cape Breton Senior Golf Tour catches on with Nova Scotia golfers

A new senior golf tour is launching in Cape Breton to attract golfers from across Nova Scotia.

PNI Atlantic News · May 22, 2026
Buffalo Sabres happy with three-goaltender system including Cape Breton’s Colten Ellis

Cape Breton's Colten Ellis is part of the Buffalo Sabres' three-goaltender system heading into the season.

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CTV News · Jun 15, 2026
Work on new Cape Breton waterfront library delayed as projected space grows

A planned waterfront library expansion in Cape Breton faces construction delays as the project scope increases.

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.