Author Archives: Kevin Northup

Another drop in how much Atlantic Herring fishers can land. The Department of Fisheries and Oceans is cutting the quota by 24 percent for the 2024-2027 seasons. In a statement, they say Atlantic herri...

A 'big boat' launch is coming up in Argyle. The 29-foot canoe was built by Wayne Doucette, along with help from several volunteers, it seats 12. It will be launched on Sunday as part of the Tusket Riv...

Gas prices are up ahead of the weekend. Regular jumped by a couple of cents, it's now averaging $1.77 a litre in Nova Scotia. It's the second straight week for a gas price increase of over two cents. ...

A new report on the state of municipalities in Nova Scotia from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. The report provides a 'policy agenda' for those considering running in October's municipal ...

Portuguese man o'war are popping up again. The jellyfish-looking animals have been sighted on some beaches, according to the province. They say Lawrencetown Beach is one of the areas they've been spot...

The Yarmouth Mariners will begin the 2024/25 MHL season at the Fishtank. They'll host the Pictou County Crushers on Friday, September 13. The next night, Fredericton will be in town as part of a doubl...

A trial will be held later this year for a man accused of starting the largest wildfire in our province's history. Twenty-two-year-old Dalton Clark Stewart of Villagedale, Shelburne County pleaded not...

Dozens of Yarmouth minor hockey players are learning from a pro this week. The Ryan Graves Hockey School is being held at Mariners Centre. The hometown boy and Pittsburgh Penguins defender has been ho...

Trial dates could be set for a 22-year-old charged in last year's massive wildfire in Shelburne County. Dalton Clark Stewart of Villagedale is due back in court Wednesday morning in Barrington. He ple...

The provincial opposition leader wants the government to leave the 'CAT' ferry alone. Zach Churchill says the Nova Scotia-to-Maine ferry brought in $30 million to the economy last year. Despite an 18 ...