Author Archives: Kevin Northup
Community wants 'quickest solution possible' for Gates Lane Bridge
The province is committed to a solution for the Gates Lane Bridge. The century-old single-lane bridge in Weymouth closed suddenly earlier this month for safety reasons. The closure has added at least ...
Jan 22, 2024
As charges laid, Barrington still healing from wildfire
How are Shelburne County residents feeling now that charges have been laid in the largest wildfire in Nova Scotia's history? Barrington Warden Eddie Nickerson says it depends who you ask. "There were ...
Jan 22, 2024 (Photo: courtesy of CBC)
Meeting coming up on Gates Lane Bridge
The sudden closure of a bridge in Weymouth has residents concerned. Last week, the province shut down Gates Lane Bridge, which connects Weymouth Falls and Sissiboo Road. The Department of Public Works...
Jan 19, 2024
Mariners game postponed after first period due to ice issues
An odd one for the Yarmouth Mariners. Their game in Truro last night was suspended after 20 minutes of play, with the Bearcats leading 2-0. It was due to ice issues at the Rath Eastlink Community Cent...
Jan 18, 2024
Charges laid in Barrington Lake wildfire
A 22-year old man has been charged after an investigation into the Barrington Lake wildfire. Dalton Clark Stewart of Villagedale, Shelburne County is facing 3 charges in May's wildfire, which burned o...
Jan 18, 2024
Jacob Newcombe to make season debut for Eagles after cancer treatments
Hollywood may not have a better script for Jacob Newcombe's return to the ice. The 19-year old will make his season debut with the Cape Breton Eagles Thursday night. He went through treatments for non...
Jan 17, 2024
More veteran banners coming to Town of Yarmouth
New banners will honour more veterans in the Yarmouth area. The town is set to create 50 banners through their memorial program for 2024. You can visit Town Hall before the end of the month if you're ...
Jan 17, 2024 The U14B Team. submitted.
Argyle hosting public hearing on wind farm project
A proposed wind farm will be discussed at a public hearing. It's happening at the Municipality of Argyle's office in Tusket Thursday night. 13 turbines would be installed in Upper Wedgeport, Comeau's ...
Jan 17, 2024
Mariners to face Bearcats on the road
A divisional contest for the Yarmouth Mariners. They're heading to Truro to take on the Bearcats tonight. The game was supposed to be held last Wednesday, but weather postponed it. Things are tight in...
Jan 17, 2024
New phone scam targets NS Power customers
There's a new phone scam making the rounds. RCMP say they've had reports of a scammer pretending to be a Nova Scotia Power employee. The caller will try and trick you into thinking you didn't pay for ...
Jan 16, 2024
