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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.

PNI Atlantic News · Jun 22, 2026
Gun shots fired in Glace Bay: Cape Breton police investigating | PNI Atlantic News

Cape Breton police are investigating after gunshots were reported in Glace Bay.

CBC · Jun 22, 2026
Celtic Colours International Festival celebrates 30 years from Oct. 9-17

Cape Breton's Celtic Colours International Festival marks three decades of celebration with performances running October 9-17.

CTV News · Jun 22, 2026
Cape Breton police investigate shots fired at Glace Bay home

Cape Breton police are investigating an incident involving shots fired at a home in Glace Bay.

CTV News · Jun 22, 2026
Cape Breton police investigate shots fired at Glace Bay home

Cape Breton police are investigating after shots were fired at a home in Glace Bay.

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.

PNI Atlantic News · Jun 22, 2026
Byelection for redrawn electoral boundary Tuesday
PNI Atlantic News · Jun 22, 2026
Cape Breton Post reporter Nicole Sullivan wins gold at Atlantic Journalism Award

Cape Breton Post reporter Nicole Sullivan has earned gold at the Atlantic Journalism Awards.

PNI Atlantic News · Jun 22, 2026
Club has served Bras d'Or area seniors for 50 years

A local club marks five decades of service to seniors in the Bras d'Or area.

PNI Atlantic News · Jun 22, 2026
Steps taken to grow authentic Mi'kmaw tourism across Unama'ki

Discover how Cape Breton is developing authentic Mi'kmaw tourism experiences across Unama'ki.

PNI Atlantic News · Jun 22, 2026
Steps taken to grow authentic Mi'kmaw tourism across Unama'ki

Discover how Cape Breton is developing authentic Mi'kmaw tourism experiences across Unama'ki.

PNI Atlantic News · Jun 22, 2026
Cape Breton harness racing drivers to compete in Atlantic Driving Championship in P.E.I.

Cape Breton harness racing drivers will compete in the Atlantic Driving Championship being held in Prince Edward Island.

CBC · Jun 22, 2026
Safety violations continue at Donkin coal mine despite lack of production

The Donkin coal mine faces ongoing safety violations even as the operation remains inactive.

PNI Atlantic News · Jun 21, 2026
Spain sails to first place in Canadian Sail Grand Prix in Halifax

Spain takes the top spot at the Canadian Sail Grand Prix, bringing world-class competitive sailing to Halifax waters.

PNI Atlantic News · Jun 21, 2026
Cape Breton Canadian Tire locations 'Jumpstart' access sports with fundraising day

Cape Breton Canadian Tire stores are hosting a Jumpstart fundraising day to help make sports more accessible in the community.

Dignity Memorial · Jun 20, 2026
Mary Ann Ellison Obituary - Inverness, NS
CBC · Jun 19, 2026
Cape Breton rollerskating club takes inspiration from the past

A local rollerskating club draws on historical influences to build community on wheels.

CBC · Jun 19, 2026
Ottawa weighing partial closure of N.S. snow crab fishery due to 'critical' stock levels

Federal authorities are considering a partial closure of Nova Scotia's snow crab fishery as stocks reach critical levels.

PNI Atlantic News · Jun 19, 2026
Fourth Cape Breton Music Industry Hall of Fame inducts Sampson, MacMaster, MacNeil, MacGillivray's Song for the Mira

The Cape Breton Music Industry Hall of Fame has inducted four new honorees, recognizing significant contributions to the region's musical legacy.

PNI Atlantic News · Jun 19, 2026
COMMENTARY: CBC happy to move on from Hockey Night in Canada broadcasts
PNI Atlantic News · Jun 19, 2026
$102,000 donation from McDonalds Cape Breton to emergency care at hospital

McDonald's Cape Breton has donated $102,000 to support emergency care services at the local hospital.

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frequencynews.ca · Aug 28, 2026
Cape Breton University Medical Campus welcomes its first group of students

Cape Breton University Medical Campus opens its doors to its inaugural cohort of medical students.

CTV News · Sep 4, 2026
Cape Breton police investigating use of counterfeit money

Cape Breton police are investigating reports of counterfeit money circulating in the area.

PNI Atlantic News · Sep 4, 2026
Back on the gridiron: Sydney Academy Wildcats football team sees benefit in tough season schedule