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Cape Breton Island Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia causeway linking Cape Breton Island with the mainland Bras d'Or Lake Louisbourg
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N.S. offers online protection for Cape Breton students, staff hit by school cyberattack • May 10, 2025, 9:14 AM ET (CBC)
Nova Scotia government reviewing Sydney commuter rail study • May 8, 2025, 3:08 AM ET (CBC)
Iconic painting back home in Cape Breton • May 7, 2025, 9:24 AM ET (CBC)
2 N.S. destinations among top 10 Canadian vacation spots • May 2, 2025, 10:18 AM ET (CBC)
Liberals projected to win both Cape Breton ridings • Apr. 29, 2025, 3:04 AM ET (CBC)

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Cape Breton Island
Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia
causeway linking Cape Breton Island with the mainland
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