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Cape Breton

American  
[brit-n, bret-n] / ˈbrɪt n, ˈbrɛt n /

noun

  1. an island forming the NE part of Nova Scotia, in SE Canada. 3,970 sq. mi. (10,280 sq. km).


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The fossil was found on Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia, a location known for difficult and sometimes dangerous fieldwork.

From Science Daily Feb. 11, 2026

Joan Jonas wearing a mask on the porch of her home in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, where she spends her summers.

From New York Times Mar. 22, 2024

“We’re all seeing the aftermath of it. It is devastating,” said Shayna Strong, a Cape Breton resident.

From Washington Post Sep. 25, 2022

A state of local emergency has been declared by the mayor and council of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality amid widespread power outages, road closures and damage to homes.

From Washington Times Sep. 24, 2022

It was during this period that Cape Breton was brought within the postal system of the Maritime provinces.

From The History of the Post Office in British North America by Smith, William, Sir

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