Parts of northeastern Nova Scotia and Cape Breton continue to slowly dig themselves out of a historic multi-day snow storm.

Major highways across Cape Breton are now passable, according to the provincial Public Works Department, although ice and narrow lanes are still an issue, and parts of Highway 125 and the Cabot Trail are down to one lane.

Across Cape Breton Regional Municipality, most roads in provincial jurisdiction will be open by the end of Wednesday, and the regional public works departm…