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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 · Jul 1, 2026
Funding granted to upgrade Cape Breton gathering places

Funding has been awarded to improve community gathering spaces across Cape Breton.

PNI Atlantic News · Jul 1, 2026
LOWELL CORMIER: Cape Breton Regional Municipality has a plethora of top-notch baseball fields

Cape Breton Regional Municipality boasts multiple well-maintained baseball fields for players and fans alike.

PNI Atlantic News · Jul 1, 2026
Rare roll cloud caught on camera in Cape Breton during thunderstorm

A rare roll cloud formation was captured on camera during a recent Cape Breton thunderstorm.

MarketBeat · Jul 1, 2026
Louisbourg Investments Inc. Sells 11,896 Shares of Johnson & Johnson $JNJ
W. J. Dooley Funeral Service Ltd. · Jul 1, 2026
John Henry Young
Nova Scotia Community College | NSCC · Jun 30, 2026
Training power line technicians in Cape Breton

Nova Scotia Community College is training power line technicians right here in Cape Breton.

The Hockey News · Jun 30, 2026
QMJHL Players At NHL Development Camps
Yahoo News Canada · Jun 30, 2026
Vandalism at Cape Breton skatepark leaves community angry

A Cape Breton skatepark has been damaged by vandals, prompting frustration from the local community.

CBC · Jun 30, 2026
Vandalism at Cape Breton skatepark leaves community angry

A Cape Breton skatepark has been vandalized, sparking anger among the local community.

PNI Atlantic News · Jun 30, 2026
Driver accused of attempting to kill pedestrians in North Sydney to enter pleas

A driver accused of attempting to kill pedestrians in North Sydney is set to enter pleas in court.

Your Quad Counties · Jun 30, 2026
Severe thunderstorm to slam parts of northern Cape Breton

A severe thunderstorm is expected to impact parts of northern Cape Breton.

PNI Atlantic News · Jun 30, 2026
LETTER: Could a tunnel between NL and Cape Breton be a feasible option?

A reader proposes exploring whether a tunnel connecting Newfoundland and Labrador to Cape Breton could be a practical transportation solution.

Dignity Memorial · Jun 30, 2026
Catherine MacKenzie Obituary - Sydney, NS
CBC · Jun 30, 2026
UK students help in archeological dig in Cape Breton

UK students are participating in an archeological dig in Cape Breton.

CBC · Jun 30, 2026
UK students help in archeological dig in Cape Breton

UK students are participating in an archaeological dig taking place in Cape Breton.

MSN · Jun 29, 2026
Fallen trees from past storm heighten wildfire unease in Cape Breton

Fallen trees left behind by recent storms are raising concerns about wildfire risk across Cape Breton.

PNI Atlantic News · Jun 29, 2026
Canadian Forces Snowbirds make fly-by over Cape Breton

The Canadian Forces Snowbirds perform a fly-by over Cape Breton.

CBC · Jun 29, 2026
We'koqma'q First Nation bans man, woman at centre of human trafficking and drug investigation

We'koqma'q First Nation has banned two individuals involved in a human trafficking and drug investigation from the community.

CTV News · Jun 29, 2026
Louisbourg-area residents concerned Fiona deadfall could pose wildfire risk

Residents in the Louisbourg area worry that fallen trees from Hurricane Fiona could increase the risk of wildfires in the region.

CTV News · Jun 29, 2026
Louisbourg-area residents concerned Fiona deadfall could pose wildfire risk

Louisbourg residents worry that fallen trees from Hurricane Fiona could increase wildfire danger in their region.

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PNI Atlantic News · Aug 30, 2026
Sunday morning fire causes severe damage to Cape Breton home

A Cape Breton home sustained severe damage in a fire Sunday morning.

zoomer.com · Aug 27, 2026
Halifax: Where East is Definitely Eden
CTV News · Sep 17, 2026
Former Cape Breton Eagle Marc-André Fleury inducted into QMJHL Hall of Fame

Former Cape Breton Eagle goaltender Marc-André Fleury has been inducted into the QMJHL Hall of Fame.