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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.

CTV News · Jun 12, 2026
How much gas prices went down overnight in the Maritimes

Gas prices dropped overnight across the Maritimes.

Halifax Examiner · Jun 12, 2026
Nova Scotia to spray pesticide to kill Spruce budworm in Cape Breton, including inside a wilderness area

Nova Scotia plans to spray pesticide across Cape Breton to combat Spruce budworm, with treatment extending into a protected wilderness area.

PNI Atlantic News · Jun 12, 2026
Cape Breton's Mary Ann Falls trail gets grand opening — but just for hikers and mountain bikers

Mary Ann Falls trail officially opens to hikers and mountain bikers in Cape Breton.

Dignity Memorial · Jun 12, 2026
Eric Parsons Obituary - Sydney, NS
CTV News · Jun 11, 2026
Cape Breton group takes to the street to serve hot meals

A Cape Breton community group is serving hot meals to people in need on the streets.

The Eastern Door · Jun 11, 2026
Delisle joins elite draft group with Cape Breton

A local player has earned selection to an elite draft group with connections to Cape Breton.

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.

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

A Cape Breton resident with vision loss is advocating for improved accessibility at a local Sydney cinema.

PNI Atlantic News · Jun 11, 2026
Cape Breton Community Calendar events for June 13-19, 2025

Check out what's happening in Cape Breton during the week of June 13-19 with this roundup of community events.

PNI Atlantic News · Jun 11, 2026
DAVID DELANEY: Priest’s remarks a missed opportunity
PNI Atlantic News · Jun 11, 2026
LETTER: Addressing online misinformation a challenge for local group
PNI Atlantic News · Jun 11, 2026
LETTER: More reaction from comment made at CBU convocation
CityNews Halifax · Jun 11, 2026
Nova Scotia facing outbreak of ‘damaging’ spruce budworm

Nova Scotia is dealing with a damaging spruce budworm outbreak affecting the region.

Your Quad Counties · Jun 11, 2026
Cape Breton man says Hwy 104 wind turbine haul scary

A Cape Breton resident shares concerns about the risks of transporting massive wind turbine components along Highway 104.

PNI Atlantic News · Jun 11, 2026
Cape Breton summertime eatery able to open for one more season on Sydney boardwalk

A beloved seasonal restaurant on Sydney's boardwalk has secured approval to operate for another summer.

PNI Atlantic News · Jun 11, 2026
‘People are hurting’: Cape Breton food banks react to poverty report card’s poor grades

Cape Breton food banks respond to a poverty report card revealing serious challenges facing the community.

PNI Atlantic News · Jun 11, 2026
New Waterford Wellness Centre proving to be crucial space in community | PNI Atlantic News

New Waterford's wellness centre is becoming an essential resource for the local community.

PNI Atlantic News · Jun 11, 2026
Start your engines: Bud’s Speedway prepares for busy stock car racing season in Cape Breton

Bud's Speedway gears up for an exciting stock car racing season in Cape Breton.

PNI Atlantic News · Jun 11, 2026
Cape Breton’s Logan Shaw to play for AHL Calder Cup with Toronto Marlies

Local player Logan Shaw is heading to the Toronto Marlies to compete for the AHL Calder Cup.

Parks Canada · Jun 11, 2026
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PNI Atlantic News · Sep 2, 2026
QMJHL: Cape Breton Eagles acquire Atlantic Canadian forward from Victoriaville Tigres
Your Halifax Now · Sep 9, 2026
An Iconic Cape Breton Radio Voice Has Passed Away
CTV News · Aug 24, 2026
Cape Breton Farmers Exhibition returns for 110th year

Cape Breton's historic agricultural showcase celebrates its 110th year with the return of the Farmers Exhibition.