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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 · Jul 13, 2026
Grand opening of Baddeck waterfront boardwalk to be held on Thursday

Baddeck's new waterfront boardwalk officially opens this Thursday.

PNI Atlantic News · Jul 13, 2026
Grand opening of Baddeck waterfront boardwalk to be held on Thursday

Baddeck's new waterfront boardwalk is officially opening this Thursday, offering visitors a fresh way to explore the scenic waterfront.

PNI Atlantic News · Jul 13, 2026
PHOTOS: Baddeck Academy name top athletes for middle school and high school

Baddeck Academy celebrates its top-performing middle and high school athletes with photos and recognition.

989 XFM · Jul 13, 2026
The First Annual Unama’ki/Cape Breton Film Festival Planned for the End of September in Inverness

The inaugural Unama'ki/Cape Breton Film Festival is coming to Inverness at the end of September.

PNI Atlantic News · Jul 13, 2026
HARNESS RACING: Three-year-old colts in spotlight at Northside Downs

Three-year-old colts take center stage in upcoming harness racing action at Northside Downs.

Your Quad Counties · Jul 12, 2026
Official grand opening getting close for Baddeck Waterfront Boardwalk

The Baddeck Waterfront Boardwalk is nearly ready for its official grand opening.

Your Tri Counties · Jul 12, 2026
Hope grows for reopening of Port Hastings Visitor Information Centre

The Port Hastings Visitor Information Centre may reopen soon as efforts to restore the facility gain momentum.

Your Quad Counties · Jul 12, 2026
Hope grows for reopening of Port Hastings Visitor Information Centre

The Port Hastings Visitor Information Centre may be reopening soon as efforts to restore the facility move forward.

Your Halifax Now · Jul 12, 2026
Hope grows for reopening of Port Hastings Visitor Information Centre

The Port Hastings Visitor Information Centre may soon reopen after efforts to restore the important tourist hub.

PNI Atlantic News · Jul 12, 2026
Fundraising screening of Little Lorraine set for July 30 in western Cape Breton; second show just added

A fundraising screening of Little Lorraine is coming to western Cape Breton on July 30, with a second showing added due to demand.

CTV News · Jul 11, 2026
Mobile skin cancer screening clinic to visit the Maritimes

A mobile skin cancer screening clinic will bring free or low-cost dermatology services to communities across the Maritime provinces.

PNI Atlantic News · Jul 10, 2026
Summer celebration: New Waterford Coal Dust Days kick off 43rd annual festival this weekend

New Waterford Coal Dust Days returns for its 43rd year this weekend with summer celebration festivities.

CP24 · Jul 10, 2026
Cape Breton’s baseball legend Jim “Rico” McEachern to retire number over weekend

A Cape Breton baseball legend will have his number retired in a ceremony this weekend.

CTV News · Jul 10, 2026
Cape Breton’s baseball legend Jim “Rico” McEachern to retire number over weekend

Cape Breton will honor baseball legend Jim "Rico" McEachern with a number retirement ceremony this weekend.

CTV News · Jul 10, 2026
Cape Breton baseball legend retires

A beloved Cape Breton baseball figure steps away from the game after a storied career.

frequencynews.ca · Jul 10, 2026
Cape Bretoners complaining about a foul smell in Sydney

Cape Breton residents are reporting a mysterious foul odor affecting the Sydney area.

PNI Atlantic News · Jul 10, 2026
Cape Breton man accused of assaulting woman with box cutter
PNI Atlantic News · Jul 10, 2026
Police issue warrant for Cape Breton man
frequencynews.ca · Jul 10, 2026
Municipal councillor in Cape Breton says local coffee shop is having trouble finding staff

A local coffee shop in Cape Breton is struggling to fill staffing positions, according to a municipal councillor.

frequencynews.ca · Jul 10, 2026
Cape Breton University Alumni Association concerned about loosing connection with former students worldwide

Cape Breton University's alumni association is working to strengthen ties with graduates across the globe.

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CBC · Aug 25, 2026
RCMP say medical emergency call on Cape Breton trail was false

RCMP responded to a medical emergency call on a Cape Breton trail that turned out to be false.

PNI Atlantic News · Sep 3, 2026
Hiking new Franey Mountain trail in Cape Breton Highlands National Park
saltwire.com · Sep 17, 2026
'We’re building ancestral homes': A new type of house construction on display in Cape Breton

A new approach to home building inspired by ancestral methods is being showcased in Cape Breton.