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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.

PNI Atlantic News · Jan 5, 2026
LETTER: Meeting planned to tackle drug epidemic in Inverness

Community leaders are organizing a meeting to address the drug epidemic affecting Inverness.

To Do Canada · Jan 5, 2026
Things to Do During 2026 Winter in Nova Scotia: Festivals & Outdoor Adventures

Discover winter festivals and outdoor adventures happening across Nova Scotia in 2026.

CTV News · Jan 5, 2026
Snow squall watches in place for parts of Cape Breton, some schools closed

Parts of Cape Breton are under snow squall watches with some schools closing due to winter weather conditions.

PNI Atlantic News · Jan 5, 2026
Cabot Trail 100th anniversary plans celebrate Mi'kmaq stewardship

Plans to mark the Cabot Trail's 100th anniversary will highlight the Mi'kmaq stewardship of the iconic route.

PNI Atlantic News · Jan 5, 2026
Name change? Mi'kmaq included 100 years later in Cabot Trail plans

A century-old iconic Cape Breton trail is reconsidering its name to include recognition of Mi'kmaq heritage.

CTV News · Jan 3, 2026
Domestic travel within Canada expected to grow even more in 2026

Canadian domestic travel is expected to increase further in 2026.

CityNews Halifax · Jan 3, 2026
N.S. income assistance payments to increase in 2026

Nova Scotia income assistance payments will increase starting in 2026.

Telegraph-Journal · Jan 3, 2026
Louisbourg Investments: Investing musts for the new year - Telegraph

Louisbourg Investments: Investing musts for the new year Telegraph-Journal

RCMP · Jan 2, 2026
RCMP Northeast Traffic Services – Cape Breton seizes illicit cannabis, arrests man

RCMP Northeast Traffic Services in Cape Breton seized illicit cannabis and made an arrest in a recent enforcement action.

Dignity Memorial · Jan 2, 2026
Marie Rose MacKinnon Obituary - Inverness, NS
CP24 · Jan 2, 2026
Domestic travel within Canada expected to grow even more in 2026

Canadians are expected to travel more within the country in 2026, potentially boosting visits to destinations like Cape Breton.

Dignity Memorial · Jan 1, 2026
Kenneth MacIsaac Obituary - Inverness, NS
Everyday Tourist · Dec 31, 2025
Most Popular Tourist Routes in Nova Scotia for 2025

Discover the top-rated routes to explore across Nova Scotia this year.

Travel And Tour World · Dec 30, 2025
Quebec Joins British Columbia, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Manitoba, Ontario, and Alberta in Canada’s Most Mind-Blowing Travel Growth, This Is the Tourism Boom You Won’t Want to Miss
Travel And Tour World · Dec 29, 2025
Alberta Joins Ontario, British Columbia, Yukon Territory, Québec, and Nova Scotia in Revolutionizing Travel with Sustainable Slow Journeys That Will Change the Way You Explore Canada Forever

Alberta joins multiple Canadian provinces in promoting sustainable slow travel experiences across the country.

CBC · Dec 28, 2025
Uptick in domestic travel, dry summer helped draw more tourists to Cape Breton

A stronger summer tourism season brought more visitors to Cape Breton, boosted by increased domestic travel and favorable weather conditions.

PNI Atlantic News · Dec 28, 2025
Contributions to Nova Scotia tourism recognized with TIANS awards

Nova Scotia tourism leaders and businesses are being celebrated for their outstanding contributions through the TIANS awards.

CBC · Dec 28, 2025
Uptick in domestic travel, dry summer helped draw more tourists to Cape Breton

Domestic travelers and pleasant weather boosted visitor numbers to Cape Breton this summer.

The Weather Network · Dec 25, 2025
Corney Brook - Cape Breton Highlands National Park, NS Precipitation forecast

Check the precipitation forecast for Corney Brook in Cape Breton Highlands National Park before your next outdoor adventure.

Dignity Memorial · Dec 25, 2025
Fabian Walker Obituary - Inverness, NS

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GlobeNewswire · Jun 17, 2026
Your Golf Travel Group and Cabot Cape Breton Announce Partnership

A golf travel company has partnered with Cabot Cape Breton to bring more golfers to the region.

Newswire Canada · Jun 4, 2026
Devour! Studios Launches David Silverberg Gallery, Expanding Year-Round Cultural Tourism in Wolfville, Nova Scotia

Devour! Studios opens the David Silverberg Gallery, bringing expanded cultural tourism offerings to Wolfville year-round.

Travel And Tour World · Jun 22, 2026
Canada and Belgium Unlock High-Value Travel Opportunities as Air Canada Expands European Network with Direct Brussels–Halifax Flights Strengthening Tourism, Trade and International Connectivity

Air Canada launches direct flights between Brussels and Halifax, creating new travel connections between Canada and Belgium.