Author Archives: Kevin Northup

People in the Municipality of Clare are mourning a part of their history. The Bangor Sawmill Museum in Meteghan River was destroyed by fire on Saturday. The community had been fundraising for repairs ...

There's a new champion in the Great Lobsterman Challenge. Tyler Snow dethroned five-time champion Corey Crowell in Barrington. The competition sees how fast the fishers can splice rope, get their gear...

The governing PCs have a big lead in voter support for the next provincial election. But the level of satisfaction in Tim Houston's government is declining. According to a new Narrative Research poll,...

Some students in Yarmouth County will be catching the bus earlier in September. A slight change to hours for some schools. The Tri-County Regional Centre for Education says it's to address an abnormal...

The Cape Breton Eagles dealt the first overall pick in the QMJHL Draft. They opened Friday's first round in Moncton with a trade to Quebec, the Eagles got the fourth-overall pick in the deal, along wi...

There's nothing left of the Bangor Sawmill Museum after an early morning fire in Digby County. Firefighters were called to the scene just after 4 a.m. Saturday in Meteghan River. Meteghan fire chief K...

A Pictou County man is facing dozens of charges for break-and-enter, theft and more. The 28-year-old from Lyons Brook was arrested after a traffic stop Wednesday morning on Highway 102 in Shubenacadie...

The Cape Breton Eagles are on the clock for the QMJHL Draft. They hold the first overall pick in Friday's first round in Moncton. The Eagles are coming off their first trip to the semifinals in 17 yea...

A long-time Yarmouth area coach has been recognized by Hockey Nova Scotia. Brian 'Sumo' Comeau won the Award of Merit for 2024. Comeau announced his retirement after coaching for over 40 years in the ...

This story was written by YCMHS Grade 12 Co-op program student Ethan Nickerson. Y-CON is getting bigger and better. The Yarmouth Gaming and Comics convention took place at the Mariners Centre this pas...