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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.

Government of Nova Scotia · Jul 22, 2025
Highway 105 Improvements in Inverness County

Major improvements are coming to Highway 105 in Inverness County to enhance connectivity and safety for travelers.

CBC · Jul 21, 2025
Military helicopter rescues injured hiker from Cape Breton Highlands

A military helicopter responded to rescue an injured hiker from Cape Breton Highlands.

CBC · Jul 21, 2025
Military helicopter rescues injured hiker from Cape Breton Highlands

A military helicopter responded to rescue an injured hiker from Cape Breton Highlands.

Sudbury News · Jul 19, 2025
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CBC · Jul 17, 2025
Parrsboro sharing its past to help grow local tourism

Parrsboro is leveraging its history to attract more visitors to the region.

Travel Market Report · Jul 17, 2025
Why Nova Scotia Should Be on Every Traveler’s Radar in 2025

Nova Scotia is emerging as a must-visit destination for travelers planning their 2025 adventures.

CTV News · Jul 16, 2025
5 people injured after crash between motorcycle, van on Cabot Trail

A motorcycle and van collided on the Cabot Trail, leaving five people injured.

Canada.com · Jul 14, 2025
Two Canadian islands named among the best in the world

Two Canadian islands have earned recognition among the world's best destinations.

CTV News · Jul 13, 2025
Canadian staycations lead to plenty of traffic on Cape Breton’s Cabot Trail

Popular Cape Breton staycations are driving increased traffic on the scenic Cabot Trail.

CTV News · Jul 13, 2025
Canadian staycations lead to plenty of traffic on Cape Breton’s Cabot Trail

More Canadians are choosing Cape Breton staycations, bringing increased traffic to the popular Cabot Trail.

CTV News · Jul 13, 2025
Canadian staycations lead to plenty of traffic on Cape Breton’s Cabot Trail

More Canadians are choosing to vacation locally, creating busy conditions on one of Cape Breton's most popular scenic drives.

CTV News · Jul 13, 2025
Canadian staycations lead to plenty of traffic on Cape Breton’s Cabot Trail

More Canadians are choosing Cape Breton staycations, bringing increased traffic to the iconic Cabot Trail.

CBC · Jul 12, 2025
N.S. alcohol enforcer calls for 50-day liquor licence suspension in Route 19 Brewing death

A Nova Scotia alcohol enforcer is seeking a 50-day liquor licence suspension following a death connected to Route 19 Brewing.

CBC · Jul 10, 2025
Inverness Co-op suspends shopping service

Inverness Co-op has temporarily halted its shopping service, affecting local residents.

CBC · Jul 9, 2025
Months-long closure of Portapique bridge frustrating locals and tourism operators

A months-long closure of the Portapique bridge is creating frustration for residents and those in the tourism industry.

CTV News · Jul 7, 2025
Toronto runner pays tribute to ‘the Godfather’ of Cape Breton running

A Toronto runner honours the influential figure who shaped Cape Breton's running community.

Dignity Memorial · Jul 5, 2025
Beatrice Elizabeth "Bea" Delaney Obituary - Inverness, NS
Dalhousie University · Jul 4, 2025
Students brighten Dal's new medical campus in Cape Breton with heartfelt art - Dal News

Dalhousie medical students have created heartfelt art to enhance the new campus in Cape Breton.

Anishinabek News · Jul 2, 2025
Indigenous Tourism Ontario helps create new coalition

Indigenous Tourism Ontario is helping establish a new coalition to support tourism initiatives.

PNI Atlantic News · Jul 2, 2025
PHOTOS: Baddeck Market has it all

Explore the variety and character of Baddeck Market through this photo gallery.

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CBC · Jun 11, 2026
Cape Breton woman with vision loss calls for reliable accessibility at Sydney cinema

A Cape Breton woman with vision loss is advocating for consistent accessibility standards at a local Sydney cinema.

CBC · May 31, 2026
Ian Nicholson wins Victoria County byelection by 9-vote margin

A local candidate has won a closely contested Victoria County byelection with just a 9-vote margin separating victory from defeat.

MSN · Jun 15, 2026
Reopened trail to popular Cape Breton waterfall lacks mobility access, leaving veteran disappointed

A recently reopened Cape Breton waterfall trail is drawing criticism for failing to provide accessibility features needed by visitors with mobility challenges.