Author Archives: Kevin Northup
Feds commit to independent review of March arrest of Mi'kmaw fishers
A review of Department of Fisheries and Oceans practices after a pair of Mi'kmaw fishers were allegedly mistreated. Fisheries minister Diane Leboutillier says the review will be independent and compre...
Jul 08, 2024
Second heat warning of summer hitting N.S.
It's been a hot start to summer. For the second time in just under a month, a heat warning is in effect for Nova Scotia. Environment Canada meteorologist Ian Hubbard says it could continue into Wednes...
Jul 08, 2024
Rain doesn't stop Yarmouth Rotary Ribfest
A rainy Ribfest in Yarmouth. Despite the weather, lots of people enjoyed mouthwatering ribs and chicken over the weekend at Mariners Centre. Paul Comeau with the Yarmouth Rotary Club says they had to ...
Jul 08, 2024
Atlantic Herring quota dropping 24 percent: DFO
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...
Jul 05, 2024
'Big boat' launch coming up in Argyle
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...
Jul 05, 2024
Gas prices increase again in N.S.
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. ...
Jul 05, 2024
CCPA gives recommendations for municipalities ahead of October election
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 ...
Jul 04, 2024
Province warns of Portuguese man o' war sightings
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...
Jul 04, 2024
Mariners to open MHL regular season at home Sept 13
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...
Jul 03, 2024
Trial to be held this fall for man accused of starting Barrington Lake wildfire
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...
Jul 03, 2024
