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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.

Standardbred Canada · Dec 24, 2025
Maritime Race Dates Approved For 2026

Standardbred racing dates have been set for Maritime venues in 2026.

CTV News · Dec 24, 2025
Maritimers make last minute travel plans ahead of holiday weekend

Maritimers are scrambling to book travel plans as the holiday weekend approaches.

Chronicle Herald Obituaries · Dec 23, 2025
Jessie Mary MacDonald Obituary | 1931 - 2025
PNI Atlantic News · Dec 22, 2025
Digby Neck’s Balancing Rock walking trail, viewing platform being redesigned

Digby Neck's iconic Balancing Rock trail and viewing platform are undergoing a redesign to enhance the visitor experience.

Canada's National Observer · Dec 22, 2025
Mi’kmaq to share governance across Nova Scotia's national parks

Mi'kmaq communities will play a greater role in managing Nova Scotia's national parks through a new shared governance arrangement.

PNI Atlantic News · Dec 22, 2025
N.S. SENIOR HOCKEY: Cape Breton West beats Glace Bay in heated contest in Inverness

Cape Breton West defeated Glace Bay in an intense senior hockey matchup held in Inverness.

Dignity Memorial · Dec 21, 2025
Phyllis MacDonald Obituary - Inverness, NS
Canada Soccer Pressroom · Dec 20, 2025
Cape Breton to host Canada Soccer’s U-15 Cup in 2027

Cape Breton will host Canada Soccer's U-15 Cup in 2027, bringing national youth soccer competition to the island.

Canada Soccer · Dec 20, 2025
Cape Breton to host Canada Soccer’s U-15 Cup in 2027

Cape Breton will host Canada Soccer's U-15 Cup in 2027, bringing youth soccer competition to the region.

Canadian Hockey League · Dec 19, 2025
Eagles deal Lavoie to Saguenéens - Cape Breton Eagles
989 XFM · Dec 18, 2025
The Mi’kmaq of Nova Scotia and the Federal Government have signed a co-management arrangement for Parks Canada Properties in Nova Scotia

The Mi'kmaq of Nova Scotia and the federal government have formalized a partnership to jointly manage Parks Canada properties across the province.

PNI Atlantic News · Dec 18, 2025
C.B. WEST HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEY: Cape Breton Highlands-NDA-Cabot shutouts Dalbrae in Cheticamp

Cape Breton Highlands-NDA-Cabot shut out Dalbrae in a C.B. West high school hockey matchup in Cheticamp.

CBC · Dec 18, 2025
Atlantic Canada had nearly 850,000 cruise ship passenger visits in 2025

Atlantic Canada attracted nearly 850,000 cruise ship passenger visits in 2025, bringing significant tourism activity to the region.

CityNews Halifax · Dec 17, 2025
The 2025 Halifax cruise season was the longest yet

Halifax welcomed record numbers of cruise ships during an extended 2025 season.

PNI Atlantic News · Dec 17, 2025
'Looking after it together'; Mi'kmaw nations and Parks Canada come to co-management agreement

Mi'kmaw nations and Parks Canada have reached a co-management agreement to jointly care for protected lands and resources.

PNI Atlantic News · Dec 17, 2025
'Looking after it together'; Mi'kmaw nations and Parks Canada come to co-management agreement

Mi'kmaw nations and Parks Canada have reached a co-management agreement to jointly oversee protected lands and resources in the region.

PNI Atlantic News · Dec 16, 2025
Cape Breton's Parks Canada sites see highest attendance in 5 years

Cape Breton's Parks Canada sites are experiencing a major surge in visitors, reaching their highest attendance levels in the past five years.

PNI Atlantic News · Dec 16, 2025
Cape Breton's Parks Canada sites see highest attendance in 5 years

Cape Breton's Parks Canada sites are drawing record crowds with their highest attendance in five years.

W. J. Dooley Funeral Service Ltd. · Dec 16, 2025
Ernest David MacIntosh
PNI Atlantic News · Dec 16, 2025
Yarmouth and Acadian Shores Tourism Association eyeing cruise ship growth

The Yarmouth and Acadian Shores Tourism Association is working to attract more cruise ships to the region.

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J.M. Jobes Funeral Home · May 28, 2026
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CTV News · Jun 11, 2026
Cape Breton group takes to the street to serve hot meals

A Cape Breton community group is serving hot meals to people in need on the streets.

CBC · Jun 10, 2026
High gas prices not driving tourists from Cape Breton

Despite high gas prices, Cape Breton continues to attract visitors to the island.