Author Archives: Kevin Northup

Cell service is an issue in the Tri-Counties. Nearly 1,400 people responded to a survey from the Western Regional Enterprise Network. Over 200 respondents reported issues in Barrington, over 100 had p...

Vandalism in South Ohio, Yarmouth County. The municipality says the waste water field beds were the subject of vandalism, that includes hateful language and profanity. They say if the perpetrators can...

A new report on the implementation of the Mass Casualty Commission's recommendations The independent Progress Monitoring Committee is out with a six-month recap. It goes through the recommendations th...

The Cape Breton Eagles need a win to keep their season alive. They visit Baie-Comeau for Game 5 of their third round series Thursday night, trailing 3-1. The Eagles won Game 3 on home ice, but were be...

It's soon time for Yarmouth's Spring Living Show. It's happening this weekend at the Mariners Centre. The weekend features over 50 exhibitors that specalize in home improvement. Show planner Rick Allw...

It's the first 'First Responders Day' in Nova Scotia. May 1 is the first edition of the day, which was created last fall. The province says it's in recognition of the dedication, sacrifices and achiev...

The Cape Breton Eagles are on the ropes in the QMJHL playoffs. They fell 8-2 to the Baie-Comeau Drakkar in Game 4 of their third round series Tuesday in Sydney. It was a rough game, with several game ...

It's wildfire season in Nova Scotia. The Department of Natural Resources and Renewables attended seven fires over the weekend. A burn ban was in effect for most of the province. Jim Rudderham, the dep...

There's money for small craft harbours in the federal budget. Nearly half-a-billion dollars is earmarked for repairs and improvements over the next three years. Parliamentary secretary of fisheries an...

The MLA for Clare says residents are worried about the cost-of-living. Liberal Ronnie LeBlanc hosted fellow caucus members in the riding last week for meetings. He says he's heard from people in the a...