Author Archives: Kevin Northup

A new outdoor multi-sport court is coming to Mariners Centre. It will be 18,000 square feet, and be built next to the outdoor ball hockey rink. The court will be accessible for basketball, wheelchair ...

The 'CAT' ferry is getting ready to set sail for the 2024 season. The first trips between Yarmouth and Bar Harbor, Maine are scheduled for Friday. Kilby Nickerson is the manager of 'Every Bloomin' Thi...

The province will develop an autism action plan. They'll look to identify strategies to better support the needs of those with autism and make recommendations on more supports. Mental Health and Addic...

(this story was written by YCMHS Grade 12 Co-op student Ethan Nickerson) A special project is coming to Mariners Centre. In a social media post, the Centre says it's part of the expansion. They're set...

A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Nova Scotia Health. Nearly 2,700 patients of St. Martha's hospital in Antigonish had personal health information inappropriately accessed by an employee l...

There's a new president and vice-chancellor of Universite Sainte-Anne. Dr. Kenneth Deveau takes over the role from Allister Surette. He's been a teacher and involved in programs at Sainte-Anne for 20 ...

The Prime Minister has released a statement on the passing of Arthur L. Irving. Justin Trudeau says it's with sadness that he learned of Irving's passing. The PM called the New Brunswick native a succ...

Businesses in Yarmouth are ready for the return of the 'CAT.' The Nova Scotia-to-Maine ferry will start its season on Friday. Kara Orr is a server at the Shanty Caf in Yarmouth. She says tourism plays...

It looks like tax rates will be going down in the Town of Shelburne. A two cent decrease in both the residential and commercial rates is proposed. That will put the residential rate at $1.99 per $100 ...

A group in Yarmouth isn't taking the closure of the art gallery lightly. The Friends of the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia Western Branch protested outside the building on Main Street Saturday. They say t...