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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.

PNI Atlantic News · Jun 9, 2026
Cape Breton Eagles return to Membertou, Port Hawkesbury for preseason QMJHL games

The Cape Breton Eagles are bringing preseason QMJHL hockey action to Membertou and Port Hawkesbury.

CBC · Jun 9, 2026
Richmond County deputy warden tosses hat in ring for N.S. Liberal leadership

A Richmond County deputy warden is entering the race for Nova Scotia Liberal Party leadership.

PNI Atlantic News · Jun 9, 2026
'It has been a journey': Cape Breton woman documents Crohn’s struggles

A Cape Breton woman shares her personal experience navigating life with Crohn's disease.

PNI Atlantic News · Jun 9, 2026
HARNESS RACING: Hugh Heff wins thriller at Cape Breton's Northside Downs

Hugh Heff claims victory in an exciting harness racing competition at Northside Downs.

CBC · Jun 9, 2026
Cape Breton business leaders dream of reviving dormant rail line. Can the math work?

Cape Breton business leaders are exploring the feasibility of reviving a dormant rail line in the region.

unpublished.ca · Jun 9, 2026
Cape Breton business leaders dream of reviving dormant rail line. Can the math work?

Cape Breton business leaders are exploring whether a dormant rail line can be economically viable for the region.

PNI Atlantic News · Jun 9, 2026
Girls softball association needs someone to step up to the plate and save season

A local girls softball association is seeking support to keep their season alive.

Global News · Jun 9, 2026
Cape Breton business leaders dream of reviving dormant rail line. Can the math work? - Halifax

Cape Breton business leaders are exploring the possibility of restoring a dormant rail line, but face questions about whether the project's economics make sense.

The Globe and Mail · Jun 9, 2026
Cape Breton business leaders dream of reviving dormant rail line

Local business leaders are exploring plans to bring a dormant rail line back to life in Cape Breton.

MSN · Jun 9, 2026
Cape Breton business leaders dream of reviving dormant rail line. Can the math work?

Cape Breton business leaders explore the possibility of reopening a dormant rail line as they examine whether the economics could make it viable.

PNI Atlantic News · Jun 9, 2026
Cape Breton police charge man with robbing NSLC store with bear spray

A Cape Breton man has been charged after police say he robbed an NSLC store using bear spray.

Your Quad Counties · Jun 9, 2026
Inverness County provides update on Whycocomagh boil water advisory

Inverness County updates residents on the boil water advisory affecting Whycocomagh.

CP24 · Jun 9, 2026
Cape Breton business leaders dream of reviving dormant rail line. Can the math work?

Cape Breton business leaders are exploring the possibility of reviving a dormant rail line, but financial feasibility remains a key question.

CTV News · Jun 9, 2026
Cape Breton business leaders dream of reviving dormant rail line. Can the math work?

Business leaders are exploring whether a dormant rail line can be revived in Cape Breton, examining the economic feasibility of the ambitious project.

Seek Your Sounds · Jun 9, 2026
Cape Breton business leaders dream of reviving dormant rail line. Can the math work?

Cape Breton business leaders are exploring whether reviving a dormant rail line could be economically viable for the region.

Yahoo News UK · Jun 9, 2026
North Sydney's 'Flash' immortalized in Cape Breton Sport Hall of Fame

A local sports legend known as 'Flash' has been honored with an induction into the Cape Breton Sport Hall of Fame.

CBC · Jun 9, 2026
North Sydney's 'Flash' immortalized in Cape Breton Sport Hall of Fame

A North Sydney sports legend known as 'Flash' has been inducted into the Cape Breton Sport Hall of Fame.

CityNews Halifax · Jun 9, 2026
Cape Breton business leaders dream of reviving dormant rail line. Can the math work?

Cape Breton business leaders explore the possibility of reopening a dormant rail line, but face questions about whether the project is financially viable.

The Spec · Jun 9, 2026
Cape Breton business leaders dream of reviving dormant rail line. Can the math work?

Cape Breton business leaders are exploring whether reviving a dormant rail line could be economically viable.

Toronto Star · Jun 9, 2026
Cape Breton business leaders dream of reviving dormant rail line. Can the math work?

Cape Breton business leaders are exploring whether reviving a dormant rail line could be economically viable for the region.

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The Spec · Sep 5, 2026
Cape Breton actor Glen Gould's film Jeffrey's Turn to premiere at Atlantic International Film Festival

Glen Gould's film Jeffrey's Turn will have its premiere at the Atlantic International Film Festival.

CTV News · Sep 11, 2026
Heat pump scam continues in Cape Breton

Residents are warned about an ongoing heat pump scam targeting Cape Breton homeowners.

CBC · Sep 6, 2026
Concerns over flood-compromised roads remain across Cape Breton

Road damage from recent flooding continues to affect travel across Cape Breton as concerns persist over repairs and safety.