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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 · Aug 6, 2026
Glace Bay McDonald's Colonels eke past Sydney Major Sooners in extra innings at Little League nationals

Glace Bay McDonald's Colonels edge past Sydney Major Sooners in an extra-innings thriller at Little League nationals.

PNI Atlantic News · Aug 6, 2026
Cape Breton Community Calendar events for August 8-14, 2025

Discover what's happening across Cape Breton this week with our community calendar of events for August 8-14.

PNI Atlantic News · Aug 6, 2026
Cape Breton man pleads not guilty to setting fire to several vehicles, home

A Cape Breton man has entered a not guilty plea to charges related to multiple vehicle and home fires.

PNI Atlantic News · Aug 6, 2026
Despite added $700K cost, CBRM council votes in favour of hiring eight more garbage collectors

CBRM council has approved the addition of eight garbage collectors despite a $700,000 cost increase to the municipal budget.

PNI Atlantic News · Aug 6, 2026
All-decades reunion planned for graduates of former Cape Breton high school

Graduates of a former Cape Breton high school are planning an all-decades reunion to reconnect with classmates from across the years.

PNI Atlantic News · Aug 6, 2026
Positive start to southwestern Nova Scotia tourism season

Tourism numbers are off to a promising start in southwestern Nova Scotia this season.

PNI Atlantic News · Aug 6, 2026
Heat warning for Cape Breton, Environment Canada forcasts

Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for Cape Breton.

PNI Atlantic News · Aug 6, 2026
Cape Breton athlete Carroll Morgan had a distinguished career | PNI Atlantic News

Learn about the impressive career of Cape Breton athlete Carroll Morgan.

CTV News · Aug 6, 2026
Louisbourg, N.S., still under boil water advisory

Louisbourg remains under a boil water advisory as water quality concerns continue in the community.

CTV News · Aug 6, 2026
Louisbourg, N.S., still under boil water advisory

The historic town of Louisbourg remains under a boil water advisory.

CTV News · Aug 6, 2026
Louisbourg, N.S., still under boil water advisory

The historic waterfront community of Louisbourg remains under a boil water advisory.

Dignity Memorial · Aug 6, 2026
Angus Beaton Obituary - Halifax, NS
CTV News · Aug 5, 2026
Boil water advisory in Louisbourg, N.S.

Residents of Louisbourg should boil water until further notice due to a precautionary advisory.

CTV News · Aug 5, 2026
Beluga whales spotted in Cape Breton

Beluga whales have been spotted in Cape Breton waters, offering a rare glimpse of these arctic marine mammals in the region.

CTV News · Aug 5, 2026
Beluga whales spotted in Cape Breton

Beluga whales have been spotted in Cape Breton waters, offering a rare opportunity to see these Arctic marine mammals in their natural habitat.

CTV News · Aug 5, 2026
Boil water advisory in Louisbourg, N.S.

A boil water advisory is currently in effect for Louisbourg residents.

CTV News · Aug 5, 2026
Beluga whales spotted in Cape Breton

Rare beluga whales have been sighted in Cape Breton waters, delighting marine wildlife enthusiasts and researchers.

CTV News · Aug 5, 2026
Beluga whales spotted in Nova Scotia’s Bras d’Or Lake

Rare beluga whales have been spotted in Bras d'Or Lake, offering a unique wildlife viewing opportunity in Nova Scotia.

Waterfront Media Halifax · Aug 5, 2026
Nova Scotia RCMP charge Arichat man with fraud-related offences / Update: Additional sex trafficking charges laid against Inverness County man
frequencynews.ca · Aug 5, 2026
Back to school program helps hundreds of Cape Breton students

A back to school program is supporting hundreds of Cape Breton students as the academic year begins.

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PNI Atlantic News · Sep 17, 2026
Cape Breton Community Calendar events for Sept. 19-25, 2026

Discover what's happening across Cape Breton during the week of September 19-25, 2026.

CTV News · Sep 9, 2026
Community mourns Cape Breton flooding victim as repairs continue in Richmond County

A Cape Breton community grieves the loss of a flooding victim while recovery efforts continue across Richmond County.

PNI Atlantic News · Aug 25, 2026
‘It could have been worse’: Eskasoni hit with brunt of flash flooding as heavy rain pummels Cape Breton

Heavy rain caused flash flooding in Eskasoni and across Cape Breton, though the community says the damage could have been worse.