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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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Cape Breton couple found guilty on sex charges involving young girl • Feb. 21, 2025, 10:36 AM ET (CBC)
'I really thought I was going to die there': Snowmobiler recalls dramatic Cape Breton rescue • Feb. 17, 2025, 12:44 AM ET (CBC)
Construction industry reps say delayed Cape Breton projects not cause for concern • Feb. 13, 2025, 9:57 PM ET (CBC)
More daycare spaces slated for Halifax area, Cape Breton • Feb. 6, 2025, 8:26 AM ET (CBC)

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