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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 11, 2026
Sea glass festival coming to Inverness for second year

Inverness is hosting its second annual Sea Glass Festival, celebrating the beauty of beach treasures found along Cape Breton's shores.

PNI Atlantic News · May 11, 2026
Two Cape Breton candidates to vie for council seat in upcoming Victoria County byelection

Two candidates are running for a Victoria County council seat in an upcoming byelection.

PNI Atlantic News · May 11, 2026
Cape Breton launch set for enhanced digital history of Gaelic language

Discover an enhanced digital resource documenting Cape Breton's rich Gaelic language heritage at an upcoming local launch event.

PNI Atlantic News · May 11, 2026
Cape Breton University student named McCall MacBain Scholar at McGill

A Cape Breton University student has been named a McCall MacBain Scholar at McGill.

Recharge News · May 11, 2026
Chinese giant plans Canada entry with large wind-storage project

A Chinese energy company is planning to enter the Canadian market with a major wind and energy storage development.

Recharge News · May 11, 2026
Chinese giant plans Canada entry with large wind-storage project

A major Chinese company is planning to enter the Canadian market with a significant wind-storage project.

PNI Atlantic News · May 11, 2026
Cape Breton Police now offer online criminal record checks

Cape Breton Police has launched an online service for criminal record checks, making the process more convenient for residents.

PNI Atlantic News · May 11, 2026
Driver sustains serious injuries after rollover crash in Cape Breton

A driver was seriously injured in a rollover crash in Cape Breton.

PNI Atlantic News · May 11, 2026
Annual Teal to Heal Mother's Day walk/run surpasses $1M mark in five years of fundraising

A beloved Mother's Day fundraising event has raised over $1 million in its first five years.

energynews.pro · May 11, 2026
Envision Energy and Cape Breton China Corp Plan 300 MW Wind-BESS Project in Canada

A major 300 MW wind and battery storage project is being planned for Cape Breton.

PNI Atlantic News · May 11, 2026
Cape Breton has less litter and more lovely after Saturday clean up

Community volunteers made a difference during a Saturday cleanup effort across Cape Breton.

PNI Atlantic News · May 11, 2026
Annual Ports Day event in Cape Breton set for May 13-14

Experience Cape Breton's maritime heritage at the Annual Ports Day event happening May 13-14.

PNI Atlantic News · May 11, 2026
Membertou to host National Aboriginal Hockey Championships for third time in 10 years in 2027

Membertou First Nation will host the National Aboriginal Hockey Championships for the third time in a decade when the tournament comes to Cape Breton in 2027.

PNI Atlantic News · May 11, 2026
Ex-Cape Breton Eagles’ Romain Rodzinski given ECHL community service award for 2025-26 season

Former Cape Breton Eagles player Romain Rodzinski has been recognized with an ECHL community service award for the 2025-26 season.

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

YMCA Cape Breton marks a significant milestone with 140 years of serving the community.

PNI Atlantic News · May 11, 2026
Alex Bonaparte named head coach of Port Hawkesbury-based Cabot Highlanders

Alex Bonaparte has been named head coach of the Port Hawkesbury-based Cabot Highlanders.

CityNews Halifax · May 11, 2026
Police arrest man in Cape Breton for arson after weekend fires

Police have arrested a man in Cape Breton in connection with arson fires that occurred over the weekend.

The AI Journal · May 11, 2026
Envision Energy Expands North America Presence with Cape Breton China Corp on 300MW Hybrid Wind and BESS Project in Canada

A major renewable energy project bringing 300MW of hybrid wind and battery storage capacity is coming to Cape Breton.

PR Newswire · May 11, 2026
Envision Energy Expands North America Presence with Cape Breton China Corp on 300MW Hybrid Wind and BESS Project in Canada

Envision Energy is partnering on a 300MW hybrid wind and battery storage project in Cape Breton as part of its North American expansion.

Newswire Canada · May 11, 2026
Envision Energy Expands North America Presence with Cape Breton China Corp on 300MW Hybrid Wind and BESS Project in Canada

Envision Energy is partnering on a major 300MW hybrid wind and battery energy storage project coming to Cape Breton.

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PNI Atlantic News · Jun 2, 2026
‘Significant delay’ in completion of Campbell Brook Bridge in Cape Breton

The Campbell Brook Bridge project in Cape Breton is facing significant delays in completion.

PNI Atlantic News · Jun 4, 2026
'It's important for our area': Cape Breton Pro Rodeo coming to Sydney this fall

Cape Breton Pro Rodeo is bringing the action to Sydney this fall, celebrating an important tradition for the region.

CTV News · May 29, 2026
Glace Bay, N.S., legion to pay $250 over Chase the Ace regulation violations

Glace Bay legion faces a fine for violations related to its Chase the Ace fundraising game.