Author Archives: Kevin Northup
'I'd love to see a PWHL team here,' says N.S. tourism minister
Would the province like to see a Professional Women's Hockey League team in Nova Scotia? Tourism minister Dave Ritcey says yes. Two 'Takeover' games at Scotiabank Centre in Halifax sold-out in minutes...
Jan 15, 2026
Canada to face Finland in U18 Women's World quarterfinal
Canada plays their quarterfinal matchup against Finland in Sydney. It's part of four games at the U18 Women's World Hockey Championship at Centre 200 on Thursday. Canada has breezed through the tourna...
Jan 15, 2026
d'Entremont reacts to Poilievre's visit to Acadie-Annapolis
The MP for Acadie-Annapolis is reacting to Pierre Poilievre's visit. The Conservative Party leader spoke in front of over 200 supporters in Yarmouth Tuesday night. Chris d'Entremont, who crossed the f...
Jan 14, 2026
Lots of rain, mild temps expected along Atlantic coast
It's going to be a damp night in some areas of the province. Up to 50 millimetres of rain is forecast along the Atlantic coast, from Shelburne to Guysborough counties. The rain is expected to last ove...
Jan 14, 2026
Final presentation on Plymouth Connection Trail
One more chance to have your say on a new multi-use pathway in Argyle. A final plan will be presented Wednesday night for the Plymouth Connection Trail. It's happening at the Plymouth School cafeteria...
Jan 14, 2026
Poilievre visits southwest N.S, talks affordability, d'Entremont
Pierre Poilievre is in southwestern Nova Scotia. The federal Conservative Party leader spoke to over 200 supporters at the Rodd Grand Hotel in Yarmouth Tuesday night. Earlier in the day, he toured a s...
Jan 13, 2026
Prices 'workable,' catches down in southwest N.S. lobster fishery
Catches are down and prices are up from the start of the fall lobster fishery. Six weeks into the season in LFA 33 and 34 in southwestern Nova Scotia, the shore price is around $10 to $10.50 a pound. ...
Jan 13, 2026
Nova Scotia over $20 billion in debt; Auditor General
Nova Scotia is over $20 billion in debt. That's up $1.7 billion from last year, according to Auditor General Kim Adair's 2025 Financial Report. Spending on the Halifax Infirmary project, the Cape Bret...
Jan 13, 2026
Canada to face Sweden for 1st place at U18 Women's World Hockey Championship
Canada is looking to finish first in their group in Cape Breton. The U18 Women's World Hockey Championships are on in Membertou. Team Canada will get top spot with a win over Sweden at 5 p.m. Two Nova...
Jan 13, 2026
Mariners Centre expansion 'on schedule' for fall opening
The Mariners Centre expansion project is on schedule. The roof of the new Credit Union RecPlex is done, concrete is in for the pool, and the $42 million building is on track to open this fall. Constru...
Jan 12, 2026
