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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.

CTV News · May 12, 2026
Are you there traveller? It’s me Margaret, Cape Breton’s AI assistant

Cape Breton launches an AI assistant named Margaret to help guide travelers exploring the region.

CTV News · May 12, 2026
Are you there traveller? It’s me Margaret, Cape Breton’s AI assistant

Cape Breton has launched an AI assistant named Margaret to help visitors plan their travels.

PNI Atlantic News · May 12, 2026
Victoria County accommodation providers now required to remit marketing levy via reporting portal

Victoria County accommodation providers must now use a new reporting portal to submit their marketing levy payments.

PNI Atlantic News · May 12, 2026
Victoria County accommodation providers now required to remit marketing levy via reporting portal

Victoria County accommodation providers must now use a new reporting portal to submit their marketing levy payments.

PNI Atlantic News · May 12, 2026
Sixty years on, The Men of the Deeps still drawing receptive crowds with Cape Breton mining stories in song

The Men of the Deeps celebrate six decades of sharing Cape Breton's mining heritage through music with audiences who remain captivated by their songs.

PNI Atlantic News · May 12, 2026
Cape Breton visitor information centre preparing for busy tourism season

Cape Breton's visitor information centre is gearing up to welcome an influx of tourists this season.

PNI Atlantic News · May 12, 2026
Cape Breton visitor information centre preparing for busy tourism season

Cape Breton's visitor information centre is gearing up to welcome an anticipated surge of tourists this season.

PNI Atlantic News · May 12, 2026
Cape Breton long-term care worker picked as NDP candidate for Chéticamp-Margarees-Pleasant Bay

A Cape Breton long-term care worker has been selected as the NDP candidate for the Chéticamp-Margarees-Pleasant Bay riding.

PNI Atlantic News · May 12, 2026
Inverness’ Jim MacMaster considered one of the best all-around athletes from Cape Breton

Meet Jim MacMaster, an Inverness native recognized as one of Cape Breton's greatest all-around athletes.

PNI Atlantic News · May 12, 2026
Inverness’s Jim MacMaster considered one of the best all-around athletes from Cape Breton

Jim MacMaster of Inverness is recognized as one of Cape Breton's finest all-around athletes.

CBC · May 12, 2026
Booked and busy: Marine Atlantic expects a busy tourism season for province

Marine Atlantic is anticipating strong tourism traffic to the province this season.

Nomad Lawyer · May 11, 2026
HOT 🔥 Cheap non-stop flights from Copenhagen to Nova Scotia, Canada for €187

Nonstop flights from Copenhagen to Nova Scotia are available at a budget-friendly price point for travelers planning a trip to Canada.

CTV News · May 11, 2026
Man charged after arsons in Cape Breton

A man has been charged in connection with multiple arson incidents across Cape Breton.

CTV News · May 11, 2026
Cape Breton YMCA celebrates 140th anniversary

The Cape Breton YMCA marks 140 years of community service and wellness programs.

The Weather Channel · May 11, 2026
Weather and Radar Map for Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada - The Weather Channel | Weather.com
PNI Atlantic News · May 11, 2026
Thunder Rolls on opening day at Northside Downs

Northside Downs celebrates its opening day with Thunder Rolls.

MSN · May 11, 2026
The epic 185-mile coastal drive you need to experience this year

Experience a stunning 185-mile coastal drive that should be on your travel bucket list this year.

CTV News · May 11, 2026
Cape Breton council to discuss curbside giveaway, flyer bylaw at Tuesday meeting

Cape Breton council will discuss new rules around curbside giveaways and flyers at this week's meeting.

PNI Atlantic News · May 11, 2026
Cape Breton Eagles mutually part ways with assistant coach Josh Dubinsky

Cape Breton Eagles and assistant coach Josh Dubinsky have mutually agreed to part ways.

CTV News · May 11, 2026
YMCA of Cape Breton marks 140 years in the community

The YMCA of Cape Breton celebrates 140 years of serving the community.

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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 · Jun 10, 2026
Deputy warden of Cape Breton's Richmond County set to pursue leadership of Nova Scotia Liberal Party

A Richmond County deputy warden from Cape Breton is running for leader of the Nova Scotia Liberal Party.

Halifax Examiner · Jun 12, 2026
Nova Scotia to spray pesticide to kill Spruce budworm in Cape Breton, including inside a wilderness area

Nova Scotia plans to spray pesticide across Cape Breton to combat spruce budworm, with treatment extending even into wilderness areas.