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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 5, 2026
Canadian pop punk band Gob coming to Cape Breton this summer

Canadian pop punk band Gob will perform in Cape Breton this summer.

PNI Atlantic News · May 5, 2026
'It was a rough ride': CBRM councillor set to return from medical leave

A Cape Breton Regional Municipality councillor is returning to their duties following a period of medical leave.

PNI Atlantic News · May 5, 2026
DAVID JOHNSON: King Charles III American visit a success

King Charles III's American visit is being called a success.

Yahoo News Canada · May 5, 2026
Cape Breton brush fires are sparking concerns

Local brush fires are raising worries for Cape Breton residents and authorities.

CBC · May 5, 2026
Cape Breton brush fires are sparking concerns

Brush fires in Cape Breton are raising alarm among residents and officials.

Yahoo News Canada · May 5, 2026
Little Lorraine director highlights Cape Breton's role in film

A filmmaker discusses how Cape Breton is making its mark in the film industry.

CBC · May 5, 2026
Little Lorraine director highlights Cape Breton's role in film

A filmmaker shares insights into how Cape Breton contributed to the production of Little Lorraine.

CBC · May 5, 2026
Missing 8-year-old girl found safe after alert issued

Missing 8-year-old girl has been found safe following an alert.

J.M. Jobes Funeral Home · May 5, 2026
Obituary for Brian Samuel Khan
PNI Atlantic News · May 5, 2026
Final curtain call: Cape Breton theatre legend retires after 62 years

A Cape Breton theatre legend takes their final bow after six decades of dedication to the stage.

PNI Atlantic News · May 5, 2026
Cape Breton Post reporter Nicole Sullivan nominated for Atlantic Journalism Award

Cape Breton Post reporter Nicole Sullivan has earned a nomination for an Atlantic Journalism Award.

MSN · May 5, 2026
Search underway in Cape Breton Highlands National Park for missing Australian woman

Search and rescue efforts are continuing for an Australian woman missing in Cape Breton Highlands National Park.

PNI Atlantic News · May 5, 2026
Swinging into a new season: Cape Breton golf courses set to welcome players back to the greens as new year begins

Cape Breton golf courses are preparing to welcome players back as a new season gets underway.

J.M. Jobes Funeral Home · May 5, 2026
Obituary for Melvin Pero
PNI Atlantic News · May 5, 2026
Cape Breton grant program to support Victoria County tourism operators

A new grant program is helping tourism operators in Victoria County develop their businesses.

PNI Atlantic News · May 5, 2026
Popular Cape Breton YouTuber says being a people person is a must

A popular Cape Breton content creator shares why connecting with people is essential to success in the digital space.

National Post · May 5, 2026
Canadians continue to ditch U.S travel and are flocking to these 3 domestic cities instead
MSN · May 5, 2026
Alleged defamation: Cape Breton fiddler Ashley MacIsaac files lawsuit against Google

Cape Breton fiddler Ashley MacIsaac has filed a defamation lawsuit against Google over online content.

Dignity Memorial · May 5, 2026
Albert Buffett Obituary - Sydney, NS
Dignity Memorial · May 5, 2026
Sharon McLean Obituary - Sydney, NS

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PNI Atlantic News · Jun 19, 2026
St. Ann's Bay minister finds peace in her garden

A St. Ann's Bay minister shares how her garden has become a source of peace and solace.

PNI Atlantic News · Jun 11, 2026
LETTER: Addressing online misinformation a challenge for local group
PNI Atlantic News · Jun 19, 2026
Fourth Cape Breton Music Industry Hall of Fame inducts Sampson, MacMaster, MacNeil, MacGillivray's Song for the Mira

The Cape Breton Music Industry Hall of Fame has inducted four new honorees, recognizing significant contributions to the region's musical legacy.