Author Archives: Kevin Northup
Tribute to firefighters to be unveiled in Shelburne
A special tribute for firefighters and first responders in Shelburne. Students from Shelburne High School will unveil a special art display Saturday at noon at the Atlantic House Park. Organizer Pam M...
May 27, 2024
As women's basketball grows, MWBA continues to showcase top-talent
Women's basketball continues to grow in Atlantic Canada. Season three of the Maritime Women's Basketball Association tipped off a few weeks ago. League commissioner Jen McKenzie says there are great r...
May 21, 2024
Tax rates stay the same in Town of Yarmouth
Tax rates are once again holding steady in the Town of Yarmouth. The residential rate remains $1.69 per $100 of assessment, and the commercial rate is still $4.31. It's the third straight year for the...
May 21, 2024
New viewing decks unveiled at Cape Forchu lightstation
Two brand new viewing decks are in place at the Cape Forchu lightstation. Accessibility was a key word, as now everyone can get a better view around Yarmouth's most popular tourist attraction. The wor...
May 17, 2024
NSCC in Shelburne to get new fisheries simulator
A new fisheries simulator is coming to NSCC in Shelburne. It's the first of its kind in the country. The province says it will allow students to practice operating a fishing vessel on land. It will ha...
May 17, 2024
'CAT' passenger bookings up ahead of 2024 season
Bookings are up for the 'CAT' to start 2024. Bay Ferries says over 18,000 passengers have purchased tickets to sail on the Nova Scotia-to-Maine ferry. That's a 15 percent increase from this time last ...
May 17, 2024
Y-Con to be held at Mariners Centre
Yarmouth's comic book and gaming convention will be bigger than ever. Y-Con is moving to the Mariners Centre for its fourth edition. Organizer Malcolm Seaboyer says the event has grown each year. "We ...
May 17, 2024
Fine for illegal burning bumps to $25,000 during wildfire season
The fine for starting an illegal fire during wildfire season is going up to $25,000. That's up from the basic fine of $237.50. With Victoria Day weekend on the horizon, the province announced the fine...
May 16, 2024 Calm on the Water
Grand opening of viewing deck at Cape Forchu lightstation
A grand opening for tourism season at one of Yarmouth's top attractions. The Cape Forchu lightstation will officially kick-off the season Frida) morning at 9. One of the new features is an accessible ...
May 16, 2024
Yarmouth Mayor excited for return of the 'CAT'
The Mayor of Yarmouth says exciting times await as the 'CAT' ferry returns. The first sailings between the town and Bar Harbor, Maine take place Friday. Pam Mood says tens of thousands enjoy the area ...
May 16, 2024
