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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.

Yahoo News Canada · May 1, 2026
Australian hiker reported missing in Cape Breton Highlands National Park

An Australian hiker has been reported missing in Cape Breton Highlands National Park.

Winnipeg Free Press · May 1, 2026
Australian hiker reported missing in Cape Breton Highlands National Park

An Australian hiker has been reported missing in Cape Breton Highlands National Park.

MSN · May 1, 2026
Australian hiker reported missing in Cape Breton Highlands National Park

A hiker from Australia has gone missing in Cape Breton Highlands National Park.

MSN · May 1, 2026
Urgent search for Aussie woman who vanished without a trace in remote bear country
Nomad Lawyer · May 1, 2026
Non-stop flights from Paris to Nova Scotia, Canada for €409

Affordable direct flights from Paris to Nova Scotia are now available starting at €409.

Nomad Lawyer · May 1, 2026
Non-stop flights from Paris to Nova Scotia, Canada for €409

You can now book non-stop flights from Paris to Nova Scotia for just €409.

News.com.au · Apr 30, 2026
Aussie hiker vanishes in Canada
News.com.au · Apr 30, 2026
Aussie hiker vanishes in Canada
Dignity Memorial · Apr 30, 2026
Matilda Ingraham Obituary - Inverness, NS
CBC · Apr 30, 2026
Long lines at the Sydney garbage dump before new fee system begins

Residents rush to the Sydney garbage dump ahead of upcoming fee changes.

CBC · Apr 30, 2026
RCMP say suspects charged after police vehicles damaged, but body armour missing

Suspects have been charged after RCMP vehicles were damaged and police body armour went missing in an incident.

CBC · Apr 30, 2026
Cape Breton community TV station loses federal funding for only journalist

A Cape Breton community TV station has lost federal funding for its only journalist position.

Yahoo News Canada · Apr 30, 2026
Cape Breton community TV station loses federal funding for only journalist

A Cape Breton community TV station has lost federal funding for its only journalist position.

PNI Atlantic News · Apr 30, 2026
DAVID DELANEY: Port development in Sydney Harbour needs a rethink

A local perspective on rethinking port development plans for Sydney Harbour.

CBC · Apr 30, 2026
Long lines at the Sydney garbage dump before new fee system begins

Residents rush to dispose of waste at Sydney's landfill before new fees take effect.

CBC · Apr 30, 2026
Long lines at the Sydney garbage dump before new fee system begins

Residents rush to the Sydney garbage dump ahead of upcoming fee changes.

PNI Atlantic News · Apr 30, 2026
Cape Breton Community Calendar events for May 2-8, 2025

Discover what's happening across Cape Breton during the week of May 2-8 with our community events calendar.

Tourism Nova Scotia blog · Apr 30, 2026
New for 2026: Skyline Trail Timed Parking Reservations

If the Skyline Trail in the Cape Breton Highlands National Park on Cape Breton Island is on your must-do list for 2026, there’s an important update you’ll want to know about before you arrive at the trailhead.

frequencynews.ca · Apr 30, 2026
Search underway in Cape Highlands National Park for Australian woman

Search and rescue teams are looking for an Australian woman in Cape Highlands National Park.

frequencynews.ca · Apr 30, 2026
Search underway in Cape Highlands National Park for Australian woman

A search is underway in Cape Highlands National Park for a missing Australian woman.

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PNI Atlantic News · Jun 9, 2026
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PNI Atlantic News · May 25, 2026
Cape Breton woman accused of murdering partner expected to enter pleas later this summer