# cape breton (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover cape breton. Page: Feed: --- ## [Corner Brook native helps New Brunswick to national baseball championship](https://www.saltwire.com/newfoundland-labrador/corner-brook-native-baseball-championship) _2026-08-26 · Nicholas Mercer · SaltWire_ Jay Miller was named tournament MVP after helping Chatham Miramichi to national gold ## [Quebec-based firm buys The Village Shopping Centre in St. John’s](https://www.saltwire.com/newfoundland-labrador/quebec-firm-buys-village) _2026-08-26 · Nicholas Mercer · SaltWire_ The announcement was made on Aug. 20 ## [Frank magazine ruling: Publishing intimate photos was cyberbullying, but article on Nova Scotia landlords wasn't](https://www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/halifax/frank-magazine-ruling-publishing-intimate-photos-was-cyberbullying-but-article-on-nova-scotia-landlords-wasnt) _2026-08-26 · Ian Fairclough · SaltWire_ The Supreme Court of Nova Scotia has ruled that a publication cyberbullied members of a family by publishing photos — including one of a respondent’s breasts — to go with articles about them but at the same time said the stories themselves were not at issue. Frank magazine published two stories in July 2025, written \[…\] ## [Newfoundland and Labrador may be least affected province, but U.S. tariffs still a concern](https://www.saltwire.com/newfoundland-labrador/newfoundland-labrador-least-affected-province) _2026-08-26 · Gary Kean, The Telegram · SaltWire_ One NL lumber company says it would like to sell its products in America once again, but won’t right now ## [Irish couple’s 30,000-km cycle around-the-world reaches its final leg in Newfoundland](https://www.saltwire.com/newfoundland-labrador/irish-couples-30000-km-cycle) _2026-08-26 · Shauna Bernard · SaltWire_ After 19 months, 24 countries and more than 30,000km on two wheels, Mark Graham and Ellie O’Byrne are cycling across Newfoundland towards Cape Spear — the closest point to Ireland they can reach without a boat ## [Nova Scotia announces solutions for Halifax vehicle congestion. What’s changing at some city intersections to tackle traffic backlogs](https://www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/halifax/nova-scotia-announces-solutions-for-halifax-vehicle-congestion-whats-changing-at-14-city-intersections-to-tackle-frustrating-traffic-backlogs) _2026-08-26 · Emma Breton · SaltWire_ Traffic congestion may ease for drivers in Halifax after the province announced plans to improve 14 intersections for better traffic flow. The announcement was made by provincial Public Works Minister Fred Tilley, in partnership with the Halifax Regional Municipality, Halifax Harbour Bridges and Link Nova Scotia, a strategic transportation planning agency. What do improvements look \[…\] ## [Opinion: Nova Scotia needs larger private tax base to fund services](https://www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/halifax/opinion-halifax/opinion-nova-scotia-needs-larger-private-tax-base-to-fund-services) _2026-08-26 · Timothy Arsenault · SaltWire_ When Bill Clinton became Arkansas governor in 1979, the state ranked near the bottom of American income measures. His administration pursued education reform, industrial development, and investment attraction, showing that a place accustomed to low expectations need not accept them as its destiny. Nova Scotia faces its own moment. After years of population growth and \[…\] ## ['It was exactly what we hoped for': 69th Festival of the Tartans a huge success](https://www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/new-glasgow/it-was-exactly-what-we-hoped-for-69th-festival-of-the-tartans-a-huge-success) _2026-08-26 · Matthew Bambrick · SaltWire_ Festival took place Aug. 13-16 at the Scott W. Weeks Sports Complex in New Glasgow ## [Cancer support ride ends in Charlottetown after eight-day journey](https://www.saltwire.com/prince-edward-island/news-pei/cancer-support-ride-ends-in-charlottetown-after-eight-day-journey) _2026-08-26 · Vivian Ulinwa · SaltWire_ Twenty-eight cyclists arrived in Charlottetown on Aug. 22 after an eight-day relay ride from Ontario to P.E.I. to raise money for people affected by cancer. The cyclists were taking part in the Wellspring Ride for Cancer Support: Pedal to P.E.I., an annual fundraiser for Wellspring Cancer Support. The ride began Aug. 15 and took cyclists \[…\] ## [Halifax adopts its first Nova Scotia-mandated dismantling racism and hate strategy, but what is it? And what will it do?](https://www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/halifax-adopts-its-first-nova-scotia-mandated-dismantling-racism-and-hate-strategy-but-what-is-it-and-what-will-it-do) _2026-08-26 · Jen Taplin · SaltWire_ Public dashboard and regular report cards to Halifax regional council are part of the action items ## [Anthony Ettinger on LinkedIn (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/07ipSXOCjxJX) _2026-08-26 · **Sponsored**_ Public LinkedIn profile at linkedin.com/in/anthonyettinger. ## [N.S. businesses brace for 'double whammy' tariffs](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/businesses-brace-for-double-whammy-tariffs-9.7320286?cmp=rss) _2026-08-26 · CBC | Nova Scotia News_ Some Nova Scotia industries say they're hoping for a correction to Canada's retaliatory tariffs or a remission program as they face tariff impacts from the U.S. and at home. ## [Acadia University lab gets $1.2 million from province to study and develop tick-control and repellency](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/acadia-tick-lab-funding-9.7320252?cmp=rss) _2026-08-25 · CBC | Nova Scotia News_ The lab will study what type of ticks are in the province, what pathogens they carry and how they respond to repellants. ## [Halifax asks province to reconsider rejection of coastal development setback](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/halifax-asks-province-to-reconsider-rejection-of-coastal-development-setback-9.7320285?cmp=rss) _2026-08-25 · CBC | Nova Scotia News_ Halifax is asking the province to reconsider its denial of a new coastal setback for the municipality, now that a major development group is on board with the move. ## [Some N.S. food banks seek provincial funding](https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7320230?cmp=rss) _2026-08-25 · CBC | Nova Scotia News_ Organizers say this essential service is not sustainable under the current funding model. The CBC's Kyle Moore has the story. ## [RCMP say medical emergency call on Cape Breton trail was false](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/rcmp-swatting-ingonish-trail-medical-emergency-9.7320089?cmp=rss) _2026-08-25 · CBC | Nova Scotia News_ Responders from RCMP, fire, paramedics and Parks Canada used off-road vehicles and a drone but called off the search after several hours since there was no evidence to suggest anyone needed medical support in the area. ## [Annual shooting tournament brings archers to Cumberland County](https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7319956?cmp=rss) _2026-08-25 · CBC | Nova Scotia News_ The CBC's Luke Ettinger got some pointers from the host team. ## [Company in talks for onshore gas exploration in Nova Scotia identified](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/onshore-natural-gas-fracking-exploration-questerre-tim-houston-michael-binnion-9.7319913?cmp=rss) _2026-08-25 · CBC | Nova Scotia News_ The company negotiating with the Nova Scotia government for onshore gas exploration rights identified itself in a news release Monday. ## [Cuts to temporary foreign worker permits hitting hospitality industry hard](https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7319947?cmp=rss) _2026-08-25 · CBC | Nova Scotia News_ With the federal government reducing the number of immigrants, many temporary foreign workers’ permits are expiring, even after years of employment in Canada, and the hospitality industry is being especially hard hit. ## [Nova Scotia Power prepares to expropriate land for transmission line to N.B.](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/nova-scotia-power-prepares-to-expropriate-land-for-transmission-line-to-n-b-9.7319925?cmp=rss) _2026-08-25 · CBC | Nova Scotia News_ The provincial government has given Nova Scotia Power permission to expropriate about 460 hectares of land to accommodate a multimillion-dollar transmission line project. ## [Eskasoni hit hard by overnight rain](https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7319103?cmp=rss) _2026-08-25 · CBC | Nova Scotia News_ Businesses and basements flooded in the Cape Breton community and some roads and driveways washed out. The CBC's Kyle Moore has the story. ## [One OS for your AI workforce (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/xRoNNWbJkAmL) _2026-08-25 · **Sponsored**_ Build, direct, and supervise an AI workforce from a single operating workspace. ## [Plane crashes near Paddy's Pond Saturday night, two occupants rescued](https://www.saltwire.com/newfoundland-labrador/plane-crashes-near-paddys-pond) _2026-08-23 · Keith Gosse · SaltWire_ No serious injuries ## ['An amazing, pretty good feeling': South American visitor thrills Nova Scotia birders](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/rare-crested-caracara-cumberland-county-9.7317069?cmp=rss) _2026-08-22 · CBC | Nova Scotia News_ A rare crested caracara native to Central and South America attracted bird watchers to Cumberland County after an unexpected sighting in Nova Scotia. ## [Carney says trade deal became untenable when U.S. 'asked too much and offered too little'](https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/mark-carney-counter-tarrif-response-9.7316934?cmp=rss) _2026-08-22 · CBC | Nova Scotia News_ Prime Minister Mark Carney told his negotiators to walk away from the table after the Trump administration introduced late unacceptable demands on culture, autos and sovereignty that, when taken in concert with their overall approach to talks, revealed the U.S. was not interested in a "true economic partnership" with Canada. ## [IN PHOTOS: Family fun at the Annapolis Valley Exhibition](https://www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/annapolis-valley/in-photos-family-fun-at-the-annapolis-valley-exhibition) _2026-08-22 · Jason Malloy · SaltWire_ The 99th edition of the Annapolis Valley Exhibition is winding down. The Ex has been drawing crowds to Lawrencetown since Aug. 17. Today, Aug. 22, is the final day. The Ex has included agricultural displays, 4-H activities, music, carnival rides, and treats. There was also the grand street parade, horse and oxen pulls, plus two \[…\] ## [QMJHL: Cape Breton Eagles acquire Hayden in deal with Rimouski Océanic](https://www.saltwire.com/cape-breton/qmjhl-cape-breton-eagles-acquire-hayden-in-deal-with-rimouski-oceanic) _2026-08-22 · Jeremy Fraser · SaltWire_ The Cape Breton Eagles added a Nova Scotian prospect to their system on Saturday afternoon. Cape Breton acquired 17-year-old forward Tanner Hayden from the Rimouski Océanic for a 12th-round pick in 2029. The six-foot, 174-pound Hayden spent last season with Stanstead College, posting 10 goals and 27 points in 38 games. A product of New \[…\] ## [Maritime provinces voice solidarity in response to new U.S. tariffs](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/maritimes-solidarity-u-s-tariffs-9.7316992?cmp=rss) _2026-08-22 · CBC | Nova Scotia News_ As new U.S. tariffs on Canada took effect following the breakdown of Friday's trade talks, provincial leaders across the Maritimes rallied behind the federal government to show a united front. ## [P.E.I. teams right in thick of playoff contention at Baseball Canada national championships](https://www.saltwire.com/prince-edward-island/summerside/p-e-i-teams-right-in-thick-of-playoff-contention-at-baseball-canada-national-championships) _2026-08-22 · Jason Simmonds · SaltWire_ Charlottetown Islanders win back-to-back games; P.E.I. earns important victory at Ray Carter Cup ## [Ethan Smith quietly playing big role with Charlottetown Islanders](https://www.saltwire.com/prince-edward-island/ethan-smith-quietly-playing-big-role-with-charlottetown-islanders) _2026-08-22 · Jason Simmonds · SaltWire_ Right-handed pitcher may go about business with little fanfare but has earned respect of coaches, teammates ## [Poilievre, Conservative party conclude Atlantic caucus meeting in Charlottetown](https://www.saltwire.com/prince-edward-island/poilievre-conservative-party-conclude-atlantic-caucus-meeting-in-charlottetown) _2026-08-22 · Vivian Ulinwa · SaltWire_ Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and members of the party’s Atlantic caucus wrapped up two days of meetings in Charlottetown on Wednesday. About six Atlantic Conservative MPs were in attendance, with the gathering ending Aug. 19 with a press briefing at the Delta Hotels. Poilievre said caucus members spent time meeting with fishermen, small-business owners, workers \[…\] ## [COMMENTARY: Absence of criminal charges does not prove innocence](https://www.saltwire.com/prince-edward-island/rebuttal-absence-of-criminal-charges-does-not-prove-innocence) _2026-08-22 · Jocelyne Lloyd · SaltWire_ Alex (Sandy) MacDonald is right about one important principle in his recent opinion piece: serious allegations require serious evidence. Where we disagree is with any suggestion that the absence of criminal charges settles the broader questions surrounding foreign interference, regulatory accountability and national security on Prince Edward Island. It does not. The RCMP investigates whether \[…\] ## [Crush Every Threat in Real Time (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/DIpfJHuC3Bjs) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ One agent for real-time detection, exposure tracking, and active defense. ## [FIDDLER'S FACTS: Greatest Gold Cup and Saucer field ever suggests new CDP track record](https://www.saltwire.com/prince-edward-island/fiddlers-facts-greatest-gold-cup-and-saucer-field-ever-suggests-new-cdp-track-record) _2026-08-22 · Jason Simmonds · SaltWire_ The most talented field ever will contest the $100,000 Gold Cup and Saucer on Aug. 22 at Red Shores (aka the CDP). It’s a very fast field that could produce a new track record. The current mark of 1.49.4 was set last October by Miki Shan N. I’ve been covering the Gold Cup and Saucer \[…\] ## [P.E.I. government has plans for former motel and cottages](https://www.saltwire.com/prince-edward-island/pei-government-has-plans-for-former-motel-and-cottages) _2026-08-22 · Dave Stewart · SaltWire_ Idea is to turn the former Royalty Maples Cottages in Miltonvale Park into affordable housing ## [Lunenburg to La-La Land: Logan Taylor chases lifelong NFL dream](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/logan-taylor-lunenburg-nova-scotia-football-nfl-los-angeles-chargers-9.7309953?cmp=rss) _2026-08-22 · CBC | Nova Scotia News_ Lunenburg, N.S., native Logan Taylor moved away from home at 14 to pursue his NFL dream because his high school didn't have a football program. His journey has included stops in Timberlea, N.S., Virginia and Massachusetts. Now he's in Los Angeles after being drafted by the Chargers. ## [ER doc urges higher minimum age for e-scooters, e-bikes in N.S.](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/e-scooter-e-bike-injury-data-halifax-9.7312253?cmp=rss) _2026-08-22 · CBC | Nova Scotia News_ A pediatric emergency room physician has been collecting data on injuries this summer. She says a quarter of the cases required the hospital to activate its trauma team. ## [Teen convicted of C.P. Allen High School stabbings granted conditional discharge](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/teen-cpa-stabbings-granted-conditional-discharge-9.7316514?cmp=rss) _2026-08-21 · CBC | Nova Scotia News_ In her decision, Judge Elizabeth Buckle said the teen has educational and career goals which will require volunteer and extracurricular experience. ## [Prolonged heavy rainfall possible in N.S. on Sunday](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/prolonged-heavy-rainfall-expected-in-n-s-on-sunday-9.7316377?cmp=rss) _2026-08-21 · CBC | Nova Scotia News_ Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Sunday. It is anticipating between 50 and 100 mm between Sunday morning and Monday afternoon. ## [RCMP seizes presumptive fentanyl in Pictou County, warns it looks different than usual](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/rcmp-fentanyl-9.7316273?cmp=rss) _2026-08-21 · CBC | Nova Scotia News_ RCMP learned that fentanyl had been purchased on “the dark web” and was being transported to Pictou County. ## [Police thwarted multiple times in bids to stop stolen vehicle](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/police-evaded-multiple-times-search-for-stolen-honda-civic-9.7316163?cmp=rss) _2026-08-21 · CBC | Nova Scotia News_ A man and woman are facing multiple charges following a series of thefts, a robbery and dangerous driving incidents across the Halifax area and beyond. ## [Police charge pair following Nova Scotia 'crime sprees' spanning nearly a month from Falmouth to Upper Tantallon](https://www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/police-charge-pair-following-nova-scotia-crime-sprees-spanning-nearly-a-month-from-falmouth-to-upper-tantallon) _2026-08-21 · Josh Healey · SaltWire_ Nicole Adele Spence, 24, and Leslie Burton Gray, 33, both appeared in Halifax Provincial Court on Thursday ## [Health-care workers give up vacation to run Maritime diabetes camp](https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7315910?cmp=rss) _2026-08-21 · CBC | Nova Scotia News_ Dozens of kids with diabetes spent the week swimming and making friends in Barrs Harbour — all thanks to health-care workers using their time off. Carolyn Ray reports. ## [Educational assistant charged with assaulting student in Kensington, P.E.I.](https://www.saltwire.com/prince-edward-island/summerside/educational-assistant-charged-with-assaulting-student-in-kensington-pei) _2026-08-21 · Colin MacLean · SaltWire_ KENSINGTON, P.E.I. — A 38-year-old woman is facing assault charges following a police investigation into allegations involving an eight-year-old student at Queen Elizabeth Elementary School in Kensington. Kensington Police Service stated on Aug. 21 that it had been called in following a complaint from the Public Schools Branch. The accused was working as an educational assistant \[…\] ## [New McDonald's under construction in Charlottetown](https://www.saltwire.com/prince-edward-island/new-mcdonalds-under-construction-in-charlottetown) _2026-08-21 · Katie Smith · SaltWire_ A new McDonald’s restaurant is under construction in the parking lot of the Royalty Crossing mall in Charlottetown. City council voted 10-0 at its May 12 regular meeting to approve the new restaurant on a vacant parcel of land in front of the mall. The land is zoned commercial, with other eating and drinking establishments \[…\] ## [Royal Canadian Navy member faces April 2027 trial in Dartmouth on charges of molesting child](https://www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/halifax/royal-canadian-navy-member-faces-april-2027-trial-in-dartmouth-on-charges-of-molesting-child) _2026-08-21 · Steve Bruce · SaltWire_ Lawyer enters not-guilty pleas in Dartmouth provincial court on behalf of Charlie Diab, 42 ## [PHOTO: Owning the mound at Nova Scotia Under-13 A Baseball Provincial Championship in Cape Breton](https://www.saltwire.com/cape-breton/photo-owning-the-mound-at-nova-scotia-under-13-a-baseball-provincial-championship-in-cape-breton) _2026-08-21 · Jeremy Fraser · SaltWire_ Dan Rizzo of the New Waterford Dodgers prepares to deliver a pitch during the opening game of the Nova Scotia Under-13 Tier 4 Baseball Provincial Championship against the Strait Area Sting at Ray (Bozo) Steele Memorial Ball Field in New Waterford on Friday. The three-day tournament features six teams including the host New Waterford as \[…\] ## [CHEERS AND JEERS: Cheers to Team P.E.I.'s Special Olympics contingent](https://www.saltwire.com/prince-edward-island/pei-cheers-jeers-aug-21-2026) _2026-08-21 · Guardian staff · SaltWire_ Cheers to Team P.E.I. athletes for their record-breaking performance at the Special Olympics Canada National Summer Games in Medicine Hat. Canada’s smallest province sent our biggest ever contingent, with 72 representatives in eight sports. The team as a whole won 33 medals, including four gold. More importantly, the teamwork and dedication exhibited by the athletes, \[…\] ## [Cape Breton man charged with sexual assault elects trial by judge alone](https://www.saltwire.com/cape-breton/cape-breton-man-charged-with-sexual-assault-elects-trial-by-judge-alone) _2026-08-21 · Christopher Connors · SaltWire_ A Cape Breton man accused of sexually assaulting a woman has elected to be tried in Nova Scotia Supreme Court by judge alone. Paul Michael Latoski, 44, of Florence, is facing charges of sexual assault, three counts of assault, and one count of unlawful confinement. The offences allegedly took place on April 20, 2026, and \[…\] ## [Jamieson looking to follow in father's footsteps in Gold Cup and Saucer](https://www.saltwire.com/prince-edward-island/jamieson-looking-to-follow-in-fathers-footsteps-in-gold-cup-and-saucer) _2026-08-21 · Jason Simmonds · SaltWire_ Veteran drivers talk about significance and impact of Old Home Week harness racing ## [Cape Breton lands part of public consultation on new protected areas](https://www.saltwire.com/cape-breton/cape-breton-lands-part-of-public-consultation-on-new-protected-areas) _2026-08-21 · Jeremy Fraser · SaltWire_ Public consultation opened Friday on protecting 5,100 more hectares of Nova Scotia’s land and water including three new wilderness areas, additions to seven existing wilderness areas, and an addition to one existing nature reserve. The proposed areas to be protected are: New wilderness areas: Herring Cove Backlands Wilderness Area, Halifax Regional Municipality, 2,910 hectares Musquodoboit \[…\] ## [Mi’kmaw artist Alan Syliboy appointed to the Order of Nova Scotia](https://www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/truro/mikmaw-artist-alan-syliboy-appointed-to-the-order-of-nova-scotia) _2026-08-21 · Aidan Rawding · SaltWire_ ‘It’s a highlight of my career,’ says celebrated Mi’kmaw artist ## [Cape Breton police charge man with multiple firearms offences](https://www.saltwire.com/cape-breton/cape-breton-police-charge-man-with-multiple-firearms-offences) _2026-08-21 · Christopher Connors · SaltWire_ Police have charged a Cape Breton man with multiple firearms offences after executing a search warrant at a home earlier this week. Members of the Cape Breton Regional Police street crime and criminal intelligence units stopped a vehicle Aug. 20 on Daley Road in New Victoria as part of an ongoing investigation. Officers arrested the \[…\]