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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 · Aug 19, 2024
'I think they're in trouble': Former lifeguards rescue swimmers at Cape Breton's Black Brook Beach

Former lifeguards sprang into action to rescue swimmers in distress at Black Brook Beach on Cape Breton.

Dignity Memorial · Aug 19, 2024
Neil Roderick "Sonnie" MacInnis Obituary - Inverness, NS
AutoTrader.ca · Aug 19, 2024
Can an EV Tackle Cape Breton’s Cabot Trail?

A test drive explores whether electric vehicles are practical for tackling the scenic Cabot Trail route.

Dignity Memorial · Aug 17, 2024
Hugh "Suey" MacDougall Obituary - Inverness, NS
Government of Nova Scotia · Aug 14, 2024
Province Extends Travel Assistance Program for Surgical Patients

The province has extended its travel assistance program to help surgical patients with costs related to their medical care.

PNI Atlantic News · Aug 12, 2024
Halifax cycling group featuring Cape Bretoners sets new record traversing Cabot Trail

A Halifax cycling group that includes Cape Bretoners has set a new record on the Cabot Trail.

Global News · Aug 8, 2024
Local cycling team clocks fastest-known-time around Cabot Trail

A local cycling team has set a new fastest-known-time record for completing the Cabot Trail loop.

CBC · Aug 6, 2024
Inverness County grieves victims of Mabou crash

Inverness County mourns those lost in a tragic Mabou crash.

The Times · Aug 2, 2024
I’ve found North America’s most beautiful — and surprising — road trip

Discover a hidden North America road trip that combines stunning scenery with unexpected discoveries.

Government of Nova Scotia · Aug 1, 2024
Request for Proposals for Tourism Marketing Services
Government of Nova Scotia · Jul 31, 2024
Funding for Community Facility in Inverness County

Inverness County is receiving funding to support a community facility project.

CBC · Jul 30, 2024
Commercial whelk fishery opens in eastern Cape Breton
CBC · Jul 25, 2024
Development halted in Baddeck after sewer, water infrastructure overwhelmed

Development in Baddeck has been halted due to overwhelmed sewer and water infrastructure.

Government of Nova Scotia · Jul 23, 2024
Funding for Community Facility in Inverness County

Inverness County is receiving funding for a new community facility project.

CBC · Jul 23, 2024
Alert system should have been used sooner for missing senior, says Baddeck official

A Baddeck official reflects on how an alert system could have been deployed faster in response to a missing senior.

Government of Nova Scotia · Jul 19, 2024
Temporary Suspension of Cape Breton Moose Hunt

The Cape Breton moose hunt has been temporarily suspended.

Government of Nova Scotia · Jul 19, 2024
Temporary Suspension of Cape Breton Moose Hunt

The moose hunt in Cape Breton has been temporarily suspended.

PNI Atlantic News · Jul 18, 2024
UPDATED: Cape Breton RCMP seek help in locating Baddeck senior, search and rescue on scene Thursday evening

Cape Breton RCMP and search and rescue are looking for help locating a missing senior in Baddeck.

CBC · Jul 8, 2024
Inverness County looks to trim costs related to new Port Hastings roundabout

Inverness County is exploring ways to reduce expenses associated with the planned Port Hastings roundabout project.

CBC · Jun 27, 2024
N.S. tourism company focusing on Black cultural sites granted licence after pushback

A Nova Scotia tourism company dedicated to Black cultural heritage has received its operating licence following community concerns.

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PNI Atlantic News · Jun 23, 2026
Progressive Conservatives win Cape Breton's new riding in byelection

Progressive Conservatives have won the byelection for Cape Breton's new riding.

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.

Canadian Hockey League · Jun 4, 2026
Eagles trade Sauthier to Foreurs