Author Archives: Kevin Northup

The MP of Kings-Hants says he stands with local wine producers. Kody Blois has written a letter to Premier Tim Houston, asking him to pause a new policy that would fund two bottling companies that use...

The Frotten Road Bridge in Quinan is closed. Public works staff says water levels are rising, and will impact the bridge. Shane Strong with Yarmouth's regional emergency management office says it's ne...

Local wine producers are stomping mad with Premier Tim Houston. It's sour grapes for the group 'Wine Growers Nova Scotia.' They say the province is including two bottling companies in a new subsidy pr...

The provincial Liberals are pushing for more breast cancer screening. They've introduced the 'Find It Early' act in the legislature. It would help women with dense breasts get screened sooner. Liberal...

The rain won't help gravel roads in the Tri-Counties. As temperatures warm up, there have been reports of cars getting stuck in the mud, and those living on the roads having to use ATV's to get to the...

A man charged in the largest wildfire in our province's history will be back in court later this month. Twenty-two year old Dalton Clark Stewart of Villagedale, Shelburne County was initially schedule...

The Yarmouth Mariners are going to the MHL playoffs. They clinched a spot with Truro's 2-1 loss to the West Kent Steamers Wednesday night. The Mariners sit in second place in their division, one point...

A theft at a historic building in Clare. Renovations to the roof of La Vielle Maison in Meteghan have been ongoing. Just over a year ago, the site won $10,000 in the 'Next Great Save' national contest...

A bronze medal for Yarmouth's Special Olympics curling team. They defeated B.C. 5-3 in the third-place game last week in Calgary. Organizer for the team Gary Hudson says memories were made. "They made...

The province's Auditor General says the Houston government over-spent $430 million in the last two years. Kim Adair says Nova Scotians should be concerned. She says she's worried about the government'...