Author Archives: Kevin Northup
N.S. making progress on human rights remedy
The province says they're helping more people with disabilities. They submitted the first annual progress report to the N.S. Human Rights Commission. It's part of a five-year plan towards a human righ...
Jun 03, 2024
Yarmouth County athletes, volunteers receive Sport N.S. awards
Four people from Yarmouth County won Support4Sport awards. Sport Nova Scotia held the annual gala in Halifax on Saturday. They include Pubnico's Ralph d'Entremont as Karate official of the year. Kaidy...
Jun 03, 2024
'Thank you is not enough.' Firefighters honoured in Shelburne County
Honouring those who helped Shelburne County through its darkest time. A brand-new art display on Water Street in Shelburne was unveiled on Saturday. Sixty-six red hearts on a fence, each with the name...
Jun 03, 2024
Premier announces funding for Portapique Community Centre
Portapique's new community centre is about to open its doors. The province announced funding for the centre, which will provide a cultural hub for the area and help in the healing journey. Premier Tim...
May 31, 2024
MODY passes budget, tax rates stay put
Tax rates are staying the same again in the Municipality of the District of Yarmouth. The residential rate is holding steady at $1.18 per $100 of assessment, and the commercial rate is $2.17. Tax rate...
May 31, 2024
Masland glad to see passenger increase on the 'CAT'
Passenger bookings on the 'CAT' ferry are up 15 percent. The Nova Scotia-to-Maine vessel began crossings for the 2024 season earlier this month. Before the season, Bay Ferries said they'd sold over 18...
May 31, 2024
Barrington to host reception for firefighters, benefit dance
Barrington is getting ready to say thank you. Hundreds of firefighters and first responders will be in attendance for a special ceremony and supper on Saturday. It comes over a year after the largest ...
May 31, 2024
Catches up as LFA 33/34 season ends
Catches are up as lobster season comes to a close. Fishers will haul up their traps Friday for the last time until late November. Dan Fleck is the executive director of the Brazil Rock 33/34 Lobster A...
May 31, 2024
CBRM upset province won't foot highway policing bill
The Cape Breton Regional Municipality doesn't want to pay to police provincial highways. They're upset that the province is set to stop paying RCMP for the service. The CBRM says if they have to foot ...
May 30, 2024
Yarmouth Airport, Spiri Robotics sign 5-year agreement
A new business partnership at the Yarmouth International Airport. They've signed a five-year agreement with Spiri Robotics. The company will research, test and develop drones at the airport year-round...
May 30, 2024
