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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 · Aug 12, 2026
New mountain bike track in CBRM aims to increase interest in the sport

A new mountain bike track is coming to the Cape Breton Regional Municipality to help grow the local cycling community.

PNI Atlantic News · Aug 12, 2026
IN PHOTO: Calgary baseball fans do Boot Scootin’ Boogie at Canadian Little League Championship in Cape Breton

Calgary baseball fans brought their country spirit to Cape Breton's Canadian Little League Championship with an impromptu Boot Scootin' Boogie.

PNI Atlantic News · Aug 12, 2026
Cape Breton's good views for solar eclipse, meteor shower peak

Cape Breton offers excellent viewing conditions for both a solar eclipse and an upcoming meteor shower peak.

Government of Nova Scotia · Aug 12, 2026
Province Invests in Agriculture Equipment for Cape Breton Farmers
PNI Atlantic News · Aug 12, 2026
Back up: Gas, diesel rise in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia

Gas and diesel prices are on the rise across Cape Breton and Nova Scotia.

Mshale · Aug 12, 2026
Driving The Cabot Trail | Nova Scotia’s Most Scenic Road Trip Osasuna - Atlético Madrid (n4QotZmJEW)

Explore one of Nova Scotia's most scenic driving routes along the Cabot Trail.

PNI Atlantic News · Aug 12, 2026
PHOTOS: Scenes from semifinal Tuesday at Canadian Little League Championship in Cape Breton

See the action from Tuesday's semifinal games at the Canadian Little League Championship taking place in Cape Breton.

PNI Atlantic News · Aug 12, 2026
British Columbia, Ontario punch ticket to Canadian Little League Championship final in Cape Breton

British Columbia and Ontario have advanced to the Canadian Little League Championship final, which is being held in Cape Breton.

PNI Atlantic News · Aug 11, 2026
Weather: Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Cape Breton's Inverness and Victoria counties

A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Inverness and Victoria counties on Cape Breton.

Mshale · Aug 11, 2026
Is This Canada's Most Insane Coastal Drive? (Cabot Trail, Nova Scotia) Nyt Strands (7oHvUS0bkG)

Experience one of Canada's most thrilling coastal drives along the famous Cabot Trail in Nova Scotia.

ctvnews.ca · Aug 11, 2026
Partial solar eclipse coming to the Maritimes on Wednesday

A partial solar eclipse will be visible in the Maritimes this Wednesday.

ca.news.yahoo.com · Aug 11, 2026
Cape Breton culture walks explores Mi'kmaq, Gaelic and Acadian traditions

Guided walking tours celebrate the rich Mi'kmaq, Gaelic, and Acadian heritage that shaped Cape Breton's unique cultural identity.

CBC · Aug 11, 2026
Cape Breton culture walks explores Mi'kmaq, Gaelic and Acadian traditions

Discover the rich heritage of Cape Breton through guided walks that celebrate Mi'kmaq, Gaelic and Acadian cultural traditions.

PNI Atlantic News · Aug 11, 2026
Nova Scotia invokes interrupter clause; gas and diesel to increase

Nova Scotia's interrupter clause triggers a price increase for gas and diesel across the province.

frequencynews.ca · Aug 11, 2026
Cape Breton Pride Festival flag raising at CBRM Civic Centre

Cape Breton Pride Festival kicks off with a flag raising ceremony at the CBRM Civic Centre.

frequencynews.ca · Aug 11, 2026
Cape Breton University professor says employee remote monitoring is counterproductive

A Cape Breton University professor argues that monitoring remote workers is ineffective and counterproductive.

frequencynews.ca · Aug 11, 2026
Cape Breton RCMP say illegal cannabis sales are tied to organized crime

Cape Breton RCMP has linked illegal cannabis sales in the region to organized crime operations.

frequencynews.ca · Aug 11, 2026
Breton Ability launches Sensory Station Project

Breton Ability launches a new Sensory Station Project to enhance community experiences.

canada.ca · Aug 11, 2026
Federal investment of $1.2 million strengthens tourism and cultural experiences in Nova Scotia

Federal funding of $1.2 million is boosting tourism and cultural experiences across Nova Scotia.

canada.ca · Aug 11, 2026
Federal investment of $1.2 million strengthens tourism and cultural experiences in Nova Scotia

Federal funding of $1.2 million is boosting tourism and cultural experiences across Nova Scotia.

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PNI Atlantic News · Sep 8, 2026
Ban on attending Nova Scotia legislature for 36 people dropped

A ban preventing 36 people from attending the Nova Scotia legislature has been dropped.

CTV News · Sep 6, 2026
Nova Scotia state of emergency remains for three counties as rain forecast continues

A state of emergency remains in effect for three Nova Scotia counties as additional rain is expected in the coming days.

cp24.com · Sep 9, 2026
State of local emergency still in effect, schools closed in Cape Breton’s Richmond County

Richmond County remains under a state of local emergency with schools continuing to stay closed.