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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 · May 25, 2025
IN PHOTO: Maine-iac crosses finish line at 2025 Cabot Trail Relay Race

A Maine runner completes the 2025 Cabot Trail Relay Race in this photo moment.

CTV News · May 23, 2025
Popular Cape Breton relay race returns for another year

A beloved Cape Breton relay race is back for another year of competition and community spirit.

CTV News · May 23, 2025
35th Anniversary of the Cabot Trail relay race

The Cabot Trail relay race celebrates its 35th anniversary.

CTV News · May 23, 2025
Popular Cape Breton relay race returns for another year

A popular Cape Breton relay race is back for another year.

PNI Atlantic News · May 22, 2025
Vehicle crashes into Cape Breton pharmacy

A vehicle crashed into a Cape Breton pharmacy, damaging the storefront and raising questions about safety in the community.

PNI Atlantic News · May 21, 2025
Big interest in Cabot Trail Relay's 35th anniversary edition in Cape Breton

The Cabot Trail Relay celebrates its 35th anniversary with strong community interest in this year's edition.

PNI Atlantic News · May 21, 2025
Big interest in Cabot Trail Relay's 35th anniversary edition in Cape Breton

The Cabot Trail Relay celebrates its 35th anniversary with strong community participation this year.

Parks Canada · May 20, 2025
Bring Back the Boreal: Restoring forest health in the highlands

Parks Canada is working to restore boreal forest health in the highlands.

CBC · May 20, 2025
Board finds brewpub violated liquor licence regulation on night of brewmaster's death

A brewpub has been found to have violated liquor licence regulations on the night a brewmaster died.

Parks Canada · May 20, 2025
Bring Back the Boreal: Restoring forest health in the highlands

Parks Canada is working to restore forest health in the highlands through the Bring Back the Boreal initiative.

Forest Haven Memorial Gardens · May 19, 2025
Gary MacDonald Fownes Obituary May 19, 2025
CTV News · May 18, 2025
Victoria Day long weekend serves as unofficial start of tourist season in Cape Breton

Victoria Day weekend marks the unofficial beginning of Cape Breton's busy tourist season.

CTV News · May 16, 2025
Slow start to tourism season on Halifax waterfront

Tourism businesses on Halifax's waterfront are reporting a slower-than-expected start to the season.

PNI Atlantic News · May 14, 2025
Four shipwrecks uncovered off Cape Breton by 'The Death Coast' crew

Four shipwrecks have been discovered off Cape Breton's coast by the team behind 'The Death Coast'.

Parks Canada · May 13, 2025
Building back better
Parks Canada · May 13, 2025
Building back better
Parks Canada · May 13, 2025
Building back better
PNI Atlantic News · May 9, 2025
Fewer Canadians booking travel on CAT ferry, but American numbers comparable to last year

Fewer Canadians are booking the CAT ferry to Cape Breton this year, though American visitor numbers remain steady.

CBC · May 6, 2025
Victoria County residents worry as Baddeck ER's temporary closure passes two-year mark

A temporary closure of Baddeck's emergency room has now stretched beyond two years, leaving residents concerned about healthcare access in Victoria County.

Dignity Memorial · May 5, 2025
George Yipp Obituary - Inverness, NS

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PNI Atlantic News · Jun 4, 2026
'It's important for our area': Cape Breton Pro Rodeo coming to Sydney this fall

Cape Breton Pro Rodeo is bringing the action to Sydney this fall, celebrating an important tradition for the region.

PNI Atlantic News · May 29, 2026
Cape Breton's Ritchie Thibeau wins QMJHL's Gilles-Courteau Trophy with Chicoutimi Saguenéens

A Cape Breton native has won the QMJHL's Gilles-Courteau Trophy while playing for the Chicoutimi Saguenéens.

PNI Atlantic News · May 26, 2026
'They're not alone': Cape Breton filmmaker opens up about surviving abuse

A Cape Breton filmmaker shares their personal story of surviving abuse to help others know they're not alone.