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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.

CTV News · Feb 26, 2026
‘A devastating blow’: N.S. is closing 12 of its 28 provincial museum sites

Nova Scotia is closing nearly half of its provincial museum sites due to budget cuts.

CBC · Feb 26, 2026
New Acadian electoral seat in Cape Breton to be filled within months, province says

A new electoral seat representing Acadian interests in Cape Breton will soon be established and filled, according to provincial officials.

Canadian Hockey League · Feb 26, 2026
Third Period Goal Pushes Eagles Past Remparts - Cape Breton Eagles

Cape Breton Eagles secure a victory with a third-period goal against the Remparts.

CTV News · Feb 26, 2026
New Nova Scotia riding honours Acadian population in Chéticamp area

A new provincial riding has been created to recognize the Acadian population in the Chéticamp area.

CTV News · Feb 26, 2026
Nova Scotia Arts Coalition calls on province to reverse arts, tourism budget cuts

Nova Scotia Arts Coalition is urging the province to restore funding to arts and tourism programs after recent budget cuts.

CityNews Halifax · Feb 25, 2026
Communities blindsided by decision to close museums in rural N.S.

Rural Nova Scotia communities are reacting to an unexpected decision to close local museums.

CBC · Feb 25, 2026
Hundreds of programs to see provincial funding cut as part of $130M grant reductions

Provincial funding cuts will affect hundreds of programs as the government reduces grants by $130 million.

CBC · Feb 25, 2026
Cabot Trail business owners seek successors, not just sales

Cabot Trail business owners are prioritizing finding the right successors to carry on their legacy rather than simply selling to the highest bidder.

CBC · Feb 25, 2026
Winter tourism on the rise north of Smokey

More visitors are discovering the attractions and activities available in Cape Breton during the winter months.

Yahoo News Canada · Feb 25, 2026
Some owners on Cabot Trail struggle to sell businesses

Business owners along the Cabot Trail are facing challenges in finding buyers for their properties.

CBC · Feb 25, 2026
N.S. culture minister faces questions about cuts to tourism, arts

Nova Scotia's culture minister addresses concerns over reductions in funding for tourism and arts programs.

CBC · Feb 25, 2026
Winter tourism on the rise north of Smokey

More visitors are discovering Cape Breton's winter attractions in the area north of Smokey.

CBC · Feb 25, 2026
Some owners on Cabot Trail struggle to sell businesses

Business owners along the Cabot Trail are facing challenges finding buyers for their establishments.

CBC · Feb 25, 2026
Cabot Trail business owners seek successors, not just sales

Business owners along the Cabot Trail are looking to pass their operations to successors rather than simply sell to the highest bidder.

Wanderlust Travel Magazine · Feb 24, 2026
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View the VIBE · Feb 24, 2026
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PNI Atlantic News · Feb 24, 2026
Permanent closure of Cape Breton visitor information centre shocks tourism CEO, councillor

A Cape Breton visitor information centre is closing permanently, prompting concerns from local tourism and government leaders.

CBC · Feb 24, 2026
Tourism industry says closing Cape Breton info centre could hurt revenues

Tourism industry leaders warn that closing a Cape Breton information centre could negatively impact visitor revenues.

CBC · Feb 24, 2026
Tourism industry says closing Cape Breton info centre could hurt revenues

Tourism industry warns that closing a Cape Breton information centre could negatively impact visitor revenues.

CBC · Feb 23, 2026
Mi'kmaw organization receives $491K to help create ecological corridors across Cape Breton

A Mi'kmaw organization has received nearly half a million dollars to develop ecological corridors across Cape Breton.

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CTV News · Jun 2, 2026
Cape Breton offering tap-and-pay for transit

Cape Breton transit riders can now use tap-and-pay technology for faster, easier fare payments.

The Laker News · May 27, 2026
New Nature Reserve announced; more land, water protected in Nova Scotia

A new nature reserve is expanding protected land and water across Nova Scotia.

PNI Atlantic News · May 29, 2026
Ending a month of education and understanding for those living with MS

A month-long initiative wraps up its focus on education and understanding for people living with MS.