Author Archives: Kevin Northup
New millionaire in N.S.
Nova Scotia has a brand new millionaire. Rickie Taylor of Deep Brook, Annapolis County won the Nova Scotia Firefighters 50/50 Thursday night. He takes a grand prize of over $1.2 million. The 50/50 is ...
Dec 19, 2025
YASTA gets funding to attract more cruise ships
Yarmouth wants to continue being a destination for cruise ships. Ottawa announced funding for the Yarmouth and Acadian Shores Tourism Association at an announcement this week. They're getting over $50...
Dec 18, 2025
Victoire defeat Sceptres in thrilling PWHL game in Halifax
A sold-out crowd in Halifax to watch professional women's hockey. The Montreal Victoire defeated the Toronto Sceptres 2-1 in a shootout in front of over 10,000 at Scotiabank Centre. It was the first s...
Dec 18, 2025
PWHL comes to Halifax for first time
The PWHL is in Halifax. For the first time, a league game will be played in Nova Scotia, and it's a homecoming for some players and coaches. The Toronto Sceptres face the Montreal Victoire in Wednesda...
Dec 17, 2025
Funding to boost 'Electric City' centre in Weymouth
Funding to recognize an important piece of Weymouth's history. A new visitor information centre is planned for The Electric City/La Nouvelle France Society. Acadie-Annapolis MP Chris d'Entremont annou...
Dec 17, 2025
Staffing at Yarmouth Fire Department not meeting standards; union
More full-time firefighters are needed in Yarmouth, according to the union. The Yarmouth Professional Firefighters Association says they're responding to all calls with just two career-staff firefight...
Dec 17, 2025
Special election in Shelburne on February 21
A special election is coming in the Municipality of Shelburne. It will be held in District 4 on February 21. The seat was vacated by Anthony Gosbee last month. Nomination Day will end on January 26 at...
Dec 16, 2025
Yarmouth Airport receives funding to drive business growth
The Yarmouth Airport wants to grow. Money from Ottawa and the province will help them develop a plan targeting aerospace, defense and private industry. Greg Shay is the CEO of the Yarmouth Internation...
Dec 16, 2025
Th'YARC gets funding for new seating, flooring
Th'YARC is getting a major facelift. Funding is on the way for Yarmouth's playhouse and theatre. It's going towards new seating, flooring and accessibility upgrades. Acadie-Annapolis MP Chris d'Entrem...
Dec 15, 2025
Section of Hwy 101 in Digby closed due to structure fire
A section of Highway 101 is closed due to a structure fire. It's in Digby County between civic 8846 in Brighton and North Range Cross Road in Barton. The Department of Public Works says the closure is...
Dec 15, 2025
