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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.

CHL · Mar 18, 2026
Awards Banquet 2026 - Cape Breton Eagles

The Cape Breton Eagles will celebrate their season at an awards banquet in 2026.

Tribute Archive · Mar 18, 2026
Anna Elizabeth Long Obituary | Sydney Memorial Chapel | Sydney, NS
CTV News · Mar 17, 2026
Mom of four identified by family as victim of Cape Breton hit-and-run

A mother of four has been identified as the victim of a hit-and-run incident in Cape Breton.

CP24 · Mar 17, 2026
Mom of four identified by family as victim of Cape Breton hit-and-run

A mother of four has been identified as the victim of a hit-and-run incident in Cape Breton.

CTV News · Mar 17, 2026
N.S. Indigenous tourism sector getting financial boost

Nova Scotia's Indigenous tourism sector is receiving new funding to support growth and development.

CBC · Mar 17, 2026
Ottawa gives $1M boost to planned Mi’kmaw cultural centre in Nova Scotia

Federal funding of $1 million supports a new Mi'kmaw cultural centre planned for Nova Scotia.

PNI Atlantic News · Mar 17, 2026
Inverness County issues contact numbers to report road-related emergencies within western Cape Breton municipality

Inverness County has released contact numbers for reporting road-related emergencies in the western Cape Breton municipality.

WorldAtlas · Mar 17, 2026
7 Most Scenic Drives in The Maritimes

Discover seven of the most scenic driving routes across the Maritime provinces.

WorldAtlas · Mar 17, 2026
7 Most Scenic Drives in The Maritimes

Discover seven of the most beautiful driving routes across the Maritime provinces.

CBC · Mar 16, 2026
Cape Breton production designer blasts cuts to Nova Scotia arts sector after Oscars win

A Cape Breton production designer calls out funding cuts to Nova Scotia's arts sector following a recent Academy Awards win.

CBC · Mar 16, 2026
Cape Breton production designer blasts cuts to Nova Scotia arts sector after Oscars win

A Cape Breton production designer speaks out about funding cuts to Nova Scotia's arts sector following an Oscar win.

Dignity Memorial · Mar 16, 2026
John Stewart Obituary - Inverness, NS
CTV News · Mar 16, 2026
Cape Breton police release age of hit-and-run victim

Cape Breton police have released new details about a hit-and-run incident as the investigation continues.

Travel And Tour World · Mar 15, 2026
Tiny Town Lockeport in Canada Sparks Big Debate: Is This Mermaid Statue the Next Must-See Travel Attraction or a Heritage Disaster?

A new mermaid statue in Lockeport has sparked debate about whether it's a must-see attraction or a heritage misstep.

PNI Atlantic News · Mar 15, 2026
Cape Breton conferences tells that Mi’kmaq tourism experiences in high demand

Mi'kmaq tourism experiences are drawing strong interest, according to findings shared at a Cape Breton conference.

CBC · Mar 14, 2026
Lockeport hopes mermaid statue will scale up tourism but some locals aren't on board

A planned mermaid statue in Lockeport aims to boost tourism, though the project has divided the community.

Canadian Hockey League · Mar 13, 2026
Eagles Play Final Road Game Of Season In Charlottetown - Cape Breton Eagles

The Cape Breton Eagles face off in their final road game of the season in Charlottetown.

CityNews Halifax · Mar 13, 2026
Nova Scotia artist up for award at Oscars

A Nova Scotia artist has been nominated for an award at the Oscars.

CityNews Halifax · Mar 13, 2026
Diesel prices up again in Nova Scotia; gas holds

Diesel prices continue to rise across Nova Scotia while gasoline prices remain stable.

Canadian Hockey League · Mar 12, 2026
Wildcats Rally To Top Eagles In Moncton - Cape Breton Eagles

The Cape Breton Eagles fell to the Wildcats in a close contest played in Moncton.

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PNI Atlantic News · Jun 9, 2026
LETTER: In defence of Father MacPhee
PNI Atlantic News · Jun 9, 2026
Cape Breton police charge man with robbing NSLC store with bear spray

A Cape Breton man has been charged after police say he robbed an NSLC store using bear spray.

PNI Atlantic News · Jun 4, 2026
Striking Cape Breton workers stop construction on second health care site

Workers on strike have halted construction at a second Cape Breton health care facility.