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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.

J.M. Jobes Funeral Home · Jul 17, 2026
Obituary for Cornelia (Ella) Barron
PNI Atlantic News · Jul 17, 2026
Creative control: Art of Living allows Cape Breton cancer patients to share stories of resilience

A Cape Breton arts program empowers cancer patients to express their experiences and strength through creative storytelling.

Country Guide · Jul 17, 2026
Cape Breton gets beef slaughter capacity

Cape Breton gains new beef slaughter capacity, supporting local livestock processing and the region's agricultural industry.

The Western Producer · Jul 17, 2026
Cape Breton gets beef slaughter capacity

Cape Breton gains new beef slaughter capacity, supporting local livestock industry.

Canadian Cattlemen · Jul 17, 2026
Cape Breton gets beef slaughter capacity

Cape Breton has gained new beef slaughter capacity, marking a development for the region's cattle industry.

Grainews · Jul 17, 2026
Cape Breton gets beef slaughter capacity

Cape Breton has expanded its beef processing infrastructure with new slaughter capacity.

PNI Atlantic News · Jul 17, 2026
Hundreds attend Plummer Avenue Day during Coal Dust Days in New Waterford

Hundreds of residents and visitors gathered for Plummer Avenue Day, a highlight of New Waterford's Coal Dust Days celebration.

PNI Atlantic News · Jul 17, 2026
Gas, diesel up in Nova Scotia again | PNI Atlantic News
W. J. Dooley Funeral Service Ltd. · Jul 17, 2026
John Louis Wall
PNI Atlantic News · Jul 16, 2026
Province nixes Destination Cape Breton's proposed reopening of Port Hastings tourist information centre

The province has rejected a plan to reopen the Port Hastings tourist information centre.

PNI Atlantic News · Jul 16, 2026
Only Falafels: New Cape Breton takeout restaurant set to focus on 'one thing, done right' | PNI Atlantic News

A new Cape Breton takeout restaurant is opening with a focus on doing one thing exceptionally well: falafel.

CTV News · Jul 16, 2026
Suspected Cape Breton arson incidents under investigation: N.S. RCMP

RCMP are investigating multiple suspected arson incidents in Cape Breton.

CTV News · Jul 16, 2026
Suspected Cape Breton arson incidents under investigation: N.S. RCMP

RCMP are investigating suspected arson incidents in Cape Breton.

PNI Atlantic News · Jul 16, 2026
PHOTO: There's never a bad day for golf in Cape Breton | PNI Atlantic News

Cape Breton's golf courses offer scenic play in all kinds of weather.

frequencynews.ca · Jul 16, 2026
Grand opening for Baddeck boardwalk to be held today

Baddeck's new boardwalk officially opens today.

Your Quad Counties · Jul 16, 2026
Isabella Samson: The Cape Breton Songwriter Turning Life's Honest Moments into Beautiful Music

Meet Isabella Samson, a Cape Breton songwriter who transforms personal moments into compelling music.

PNI Atlantic News · Jul 16, 2026
Police investigating two suspicious fires at Cape Breton homes

Police are investigating two suspicious fires that occurred at Cape Breton homes.

PNI Atlantic News · Jul 16, 2026
Nova Scotia film industry surging in wake of films like Little Lorraine

Nova Scotia's film industry is experiencing growth following the success of productions like Little Lorraine.

PNI Atlantic News · Jul 16, 2026
Cape Breton’s Eyking Brothers Farms receives funding from province

Eyking Brothers Farms in Cape Breton has received provincial funding support.

PNI Atlantic News · Jul 16, 2026
Cape Breton business gets provincial funding for accessibility project

A Cape Breton business has received provincial funding to improve accessibility for customers and employees.

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CTV News · Jul 21, 2026
‘This thing is amazing’: model train setup re-creates Cape Breton’s rail history

A detailed model train display captures the region's historic railway heritage in miniature form.

PNI Atlantic News · Aug 3, 2026
CIVIC HOLIDAY: CBRM Garbage collection a go and some stores are open

Find out which services and businesses are operating during the civic holiday in Cape Breton.

PNI Atlantic News · Aug 3, 2026
In the swim of things during 2026 edition of Cape Breton's Swim the Canal event

Discover what to expect from Cape Breton's upcoming Swim the Canal event in 2026.