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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.

Your Halifax Now · Aug 17, 2026
Cape Breton Music Legend Appointed to Order of Nova Scotia

A Cape Breton music legend has received the prestigious Order of Nova Scotia honour.

PNI Atlantic News · Aug 17, 2026
LETTER: Peach tribute appreciated
PNI Atlantic News · Aug 17, 2026
LETTER: Questioning recent CBRM decision making

A letter questions recent decision-making by Cape Breton Regional Municipality leadership.

Cultivated X · Aug 17, 2026
Nova Scotia Puts $1.2M Into Cape Breton Precision Fermentation Plant to Add Client Capacity
saltwire.com · Aug 17, 2026
Police arrest man on the run in Cape Breton

Police have arrested a man who was wanted in Cape Breton.

CBC · Aug 17, 2026
Many Nova Scotians can't afford school supplies. These organizations are trying to help

Local organizations are stepping up to help Nova Scotians who struggle to afford school supplies for their children.

J.M. Jobes Funeral Home · Aug 17, 2026
Obituary for Alexander Sandy Joseph Gordon
PNI Atlantic News · Aug 16, 2026
Indian culture fills Wentworth Park with sound and colour

Experience Indian culture through music and vibrant celebrations at Wentworth Park.

MBC Radio · Aug 16, 2026
Human trafficking in Cape Breton: ‘It often looks very different than people expect’

Discover what human trafficking actually looks like in Cape Breton, challenging common misconceptions about this serious issue in our community.

PNI Atlantic News · Aug 16, 2026
New mountain bike trail aims to gear up Cape Bretoners' interest in sport

A new mountain bike trail is opening to help grow interest in the sport among Cape Bretoners.

yoursun.com · Aug 15, 2026
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IslanderNews.com · Aug 15, 2026
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Royal Gazette | Bermuda · Aug 15, 2026
Cape Breton retirement features quiet, nature and affordability

Discover why Cape Breton is becoming a popular retirement destination for those seeking a peaceful lifestyle surrounded by nature at an affordable cost.

CBC · Aug 15, 2026
Are these whale sightings rare for Nova Scotia?

Discover whether recent whale sightings in Nova Scotia are unusual or part of a common occurrence in local waters.

PNI Atlantic News · Aug 14, 2026
PHOTO: Host New Waterford Dodgers open U18 girls' baseball provincials with win

The host New Waterford Dodgers got off to a winning start in the U18 girls' baseball provincials.

PNI Atlantic News · Aug 14, 2026
QMJHL: Cape Breton Eagles invite six-foot-three defenceman to training camp

Cape Breton Eagles are bringing in a tall defenseman prospect for their upcoming training camp.

PNI Atlantic News · Aug 14, 2026
Traffic advisories for downtown Sydney this weekend, Seal Island Bridge next week

Plan ahead for traffic delays in downtown Sydney this weekend and on Seal Island Bridge next week.

PNI Atlantic News · Aug 14, 2026
Nova Scotia invests in agriculture equipment for Cape Breton farmers

Nova Scotia is investing in agriculture equipment to support Cape Breton farmers.

PNI Atlantic News · Aug 14, 2026
Cape Breton's Matt Minglewood among recipients of Order of Nova Scotia for 2026

Cape Breton musician Matt Minglewood has been named a recipient of the Order of Nova Scotia for 2026.

CBC · Aug 14, 2026
Halifax tourism season on track to break last year's record

Halifax tourism is poised to exceed visitor numbers from the previous year.

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Yahoo News Canada · Sep 8, 2026
Cape Breton salmon club using electrofishing to monitor health of fish

A Cape Breton salmon club is using electrofishing technology to track and assess the health of local fish populations.

The Weather Network · Sep 6, 2026
Flooding concerns remain on the East Coast as soggy storm lingers

Lingering storms continue to pose flooding risks across the East Coast.

PNI Atlantic News · Sep 3, 2026
Hiking new Franey Mountain trail in Cape Breton Highlands National Park