Author Archives: Kevin Northup
Mayor or warden? MODY to ask public their preference for next election
Could the next election include a municipal mayor in Yarmouth? The Municipality of the District of Yarmouth wants to know if electors prefer to choose a head of council, or keep the warden system. War...
Dec 01, 2025
Team Homan bests N.S. Team Black in Game 1 of curling finals
Rachel Homan is one win away from the Olympics. Her Ontario-based world number one ranked squad defeated Christina Black's team from Halifax 5-4 today at the Canadian Curling Trials. Homan's squad now...
Nov 28, 2025
Mariners return home with new players and new confidence
A different look for the Yarmouth Mariners. Head Coach and GM Laurie Barron completed a big trade on Thursday. He acquired defender Nick Macissac, forward Malcolm MacDonald and a first round pick from...
Nov 28, 2025
Accessibility a focus for Western Counties Regional Library
Accessibility is a key focus for your local library. The Western Counties Regional Library is looking for volunteers to sit on a new accessibility committee. Executive director Erin Comeau says the go...
Nov 28, 2025
Town of Yarmouth tree lighting to kick off holiday season
It's time to ring in the holiday season with the Town of Yarmouth. The annual Tree lighting and lighting of Frost Park takes place tonight at 6. There will be speeches, hot chocolate, and a visit from...
Nov 28, 2025
Premier not satisfied with NS Power response to incorrect bills
The Premier continues to be unimpressed by Nova Scotia Power. This week, the company appeared before a provincial committee and promised to fix overcharged bills. Tim Houston says the utility's respon...
Nov 27, 2025
Committee set to discuss amalgamation in Shelburne
What would amalgamation look like in Shelburne County? Three municipal units have formed a committee, and will discuss the subject at an upcoming meeting. It's happening next week, December 3 at the S...
Nov 27, 2025
'She was phenomenal;' Rainnie reflects on Colleen Jones' legacy
Fans, and friends of Colleen Jones are reflecting on her legacy. The legendary Nova Scotian curler and broadcaster passed away Tuesday at age 65 after a three-year cancer battle. She won six national ...
Nov 26, 2025
N.S. to fund 7 REMO organizations
A group of emergency management organizations have received funding. The province is giving over a million dollars to seven REMO departments, to help them with staff, shared office spaces and training...
Nov 26, 2025
Development proposed for former Yarmouth tourist bureau
A new development could be coming for the former tourist bureau in downtown Yarmouth. The town owns the property on the corner of Forest and Main streets, and have a proposal from Halifax-owned GCORP ...
Nov 25, 2025
