Author Archives: Kevin Northup
Town of Yarmouth to host planning strategy meeting
It's your chance to learn more about planning strategies in Yarmouth. The Town of Yarmouth will host a session at town hall Tuesday night. Mayor Pam Mood says they're starting to gather information fo...
Apr 16, 2024
Province announces pre-approved aquaculture sites in Argyle
A first for North-American aquaculture is happening in Argyle, Yarmouth County. The province and municipality have created the Argyle Aquaculture Development Area. It's a series of pre-approved sites ...
Apr 15, 2024
Southwest Storm 'three-peat' as NSRJHL champions
It's a 'three-peat for the Southwest Storm. They are once again the Nova Scotia Regional Junior Hockey League champions. They beat the East Hants Penguins 5-2 in Game 7 on the road Sunday. Ethan Brann...
Apr 14, 2024
3 municipal units in Shelburne pause consolidation talks
Consolidation talks are on hold in Shelburne County. The Town and Municipality of Shelburne, and the Town of Lockeport were discussing the benefits. Shelburne Warden Penny Smith says the three have de...
Apr 14, 2024
Storm can't win Junior C title in front of home crowd
The Southwest Storm couldn't close out another Nova Scotia Regional Junior Hockey League title on home ice. They fell 7-3 to the East Hants Penguins in Game 6 in front of hundreds in Barrington Saturd...
Apr 13, 2024
Storm drop Game 5 of league final, still lead series 3-2
The Southwest Storm couldn't close out their Nova Scotia Regional Junior Hockey League final against East Hants. The hometown Penguins got it done Friday night by a score of 5-3, cutting the Storm's l...
Apr 12, 2024
Province funds $10M for food programs
The province is pumping $10 million to help communities tackle food insecurity. Over 120 organizations will receive a piece of the total investment. The funding is for locally produced food, nutrition...
Apr 12, 2024
Centre 200 sold-out for Game 1 of Eagles/Sags
A sold-out Centre 200 for Game 1 of the Cape Breton Eagles second round series. They face Chicoutimi in the opening contest Friday. Local sports commentator Dave Curnew says it's going to be a tight s...
Apr 12, 2024
Southwest Storm look for third straight championship
The Southwest Storm could win the provincial Junior C title in East Hants. They face the Penguins Friday at 8 p.m. holding a 3-1 series lead in the league final. The Storm are trying to capture the ch...
Apr 12, 2024
Tax rates going down in Municipality of Shelburne
Tax rates are going down in the Municipality of Shelburne. The residential rate will go down two cents, while the commercial tax is dropping by three cents. Warden Penny Smith says it's a challenging ...
Apr 12, 2024
