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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.

CityNews Halifax · Jun 9, 2026
Cape Breton business leaders dream of reviving dormant rail line. Can the math work?

Cape Breton business leaders explore the possibility of reopening a dormant rail line, but face questions about whether the project is financially viable.

Toronto Star · Jun 9, 2026
Cape Breton business leaders dream of reviving dormant rail line. Can the math work?

Cape Breton business leaders are exploring whether reviving a dormant rail line could be economically viable for the region.

thecanadianpressnews.ca · Jun 9, 2026
Cape Breton business leaders dream of rail revival

Business leaders in Cape Breton are exploring possibilities to revive rail service in the region.

Yahoo News Canada · Jun 9, 2026
Cape Breton business leaders dream of rail revival

Cape Breton business leaders are exploring the possibility of reviving rail service to the region.

CTV News · Jun 8, 2026
Rising costs continue to challenge Nova Scotia restaurants despite tourism growth

Nova Scotia restaurants are struggling with rising costs even as tourism numbers grow in the province.

CTV News · Jun 8, 2026
Rising costs continue to challenge Nova Scotia restaurants despite tourism growth

Restaurant owners across Nova Scotia are grappling with rising costs even as tourism numbers increase.

PNI Atlantic News · Jun 8, 2026
Cape Breton police charge man with robbing NSLC store with bear spray

Police in Cape Breton have charged a man in connection with an armed robbery at an NSLC store involving bear spray.

Yahoo News Canada · Jun 8, 2026
Provincial budget cuts a common issue in new Cape Breton electoral district

Residents in Cape Breton's new electoral district are raising concerns about provincial budget cuts as a key election issue.

CBC · Jun 8, 2026
Provincial budget cuts a common issue in new Cape Breton electoral district

Local residents are raising concerns about provincial budget cuts as the new Cape Breton electoral district takes shape.

PNI Atlantic News · Jun 8, 2026
Two-run home run: Cape Breton baseball fields earn funding from Jays Care Foundation initiative

Cape Breton baseball fields receive funding support through the Jays Care Foundation initiative.

PNI Atlantic News · Jun 8, 2026
Family influences help Cape Breton graduate of Canadian Coast Guard Academy fulfil lifelong nautical dream

A Cape Breton graduate of the Canadian Coast Guard Academy shares how family influenced their pursuit of a lifelong nautical career.

fernandovasconcelos.com · Jun 8, 2026
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PNI Atlantic News · Jun 7, 2026
Cape Breton’s Ryan Rozicki released from England hospital after vicious fight with Chris Billam-Smith

Local boxer Ryan Rozicki has been released from an English hospital following an intense fight with Chris Billam-Smith.

Standardbred Canada · Jun 7, 2026
Mappos Lion Extends Win Streak At Inverness
PNI Atlantic News · Jun 7, 2026
Long-term care workers to vote on contract offer that would end strike in Nova Scotia

Long-term care workers in Nova Scotia will vote on a new contract offer that could end the ongoing strike.

The Macdonald Notebook · Jun 7, 2026
Neal Livingston In Conversation On A NS Government Spray Program In The Cape Breton Highlands

Learn about a Nova Scotia government spray program affecting the Cape Breton Highlands in this conversation with Neal Livingston.

The Macdonald Notebook · Jun 7, 2026
Neal Livingston In Conversation On A NS Government Spray Program In The Cape Breton Highlands

Learn about a Nova Scotia government spray program affecting the Cape Breton Highlands from Neal Livingston's perspective.

PNI Atlantic News · Jun 6, 2026
‘The main event was like a Rocky movie’: Corner stops fight, Cape Breton’s Ryan Rozicki loses Zuffa Boxing debut in war with Chris Billam-Smith

Cape Breton boxer Ryan Rozicki's Zuffa Boxing debut ended when his corner stopped the fight during an intense battle with Chris Billam-Smith.

PNI Atlantic News · Jun 6, 2026
Former Cape Breton Oilers player Link Gaetz charged for assaulting taxi driver in British Columbia

Former Cape Breton Oilers player Link Gaetz has been charged with assaulting a taxi driver in British Columbia.

PNI Atlantic News · Jun 6, 2026
New to the nest: Cape Breton Eagles select 15 players at 2026 QMJHL Entry Draft

The Cape Breton Eagles have selected 15 players in the 2026 QMJHL Entry Draft, adding fresh talent to their roster.

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Canadian Hockey League · Jun 4, 2026
Eagles trade Sauthier to Foreurs
CTV News · Jun 18, 2026
Four inducted into Cape Breton music hall of fame

Four musicians have been inducted into the Cape Breton music hall of fame, recognizing their contributions to the region's rich musical heritage.

PNI Atlantic News · Jun 10, 2026
Province spraying for spruce budworms in Cape Breton

The province is taking action to combat spruce budworms affecting Cape Breton's forests.