Author Archives: Kevin Northup
'We will fix it': NS Power promises to correct overcharged bills
If you've been overcharged on your power bill, Nova Scotia Power will fix it. That promise came from President and CEO Peter Gregg in front of a government committee Tuesday at Province House. The uti...
Nov 25, 2025
Injury rate down in fishing industry; WCB of Nova Scotia
There's a growing culture of safety in Nova Scotia's fishing industry. According to the Workers Compensation Board, the injury rate has dropped 45 percent in the last five years. CEO of WCB Nova Scoti...
Nov 25, 2025
Yarmouth Hospital Foundation fundraising for new mammogram unit
Help is needed to get a vital piece of equipment at Yarmouth Regional Hospital. The foundation has set their Christmas appeal campaign toward a new digital mammography unit. Mary Surette with the foun...
Nov 24, 2025
'Goo Goo Dolls' to play Halifax, Moncton in April, 2026
An iconic 90s' rock band is coming to the Maritimes. The 'Goo Goo Dolls' will play Halifax and Moncton in 2026. They will be at Scotiabank Centre on April 10, and Avenir Centre the following night. Th...
Nov 24, 2025
It's 'Dumping Day' in western N.S. as fall lobster fishery opens
Canada's largest lobster fishery is underway. It's 'Dumping Day' in Lobster Fishing Areas 33 and 34, stretching from Digby around Yarmouth to Halifax. According to DFO, that includes over 1,400 vessel...
Nov 24, 2025
Mariners have big weekend in N.B.
A miraculous comeback, and two overtime battles for the Yarmouth Mariners in New Brunswick. The three-game road-trip ended Sunday with two wins, five of a possible six points, and being one point back...
Nov 23, 2025
Dumping Day a go for Monday in LFA 33, 34
The fall lobster fishery is starting on time for thousands of fishers this year. Dumping Day in LFA 33 and 34 will take place Monday morning. After more pre-season weather calls Sunday morning, the st...
Nov 23, 2025
Dumping Day update: LFA 33 to open Monday, 'no decision' on LFA 34
Some lobster fishers will start their season on Monday. Dumping Day for LFA 33 is scheduled to start at 7 a.m, the area stretches from Shelburne County to Eastern Passage. Pre-season weather calls wer...
Nov 22, 2025
Mariners in need of points as they start 3-game N.B. trip
The Yarmouth Mariners start a three-game road-trip, needing crucial points. They begin in Campbellton tonight, and will face the Chaleur Lightning tomorrow and Miramichi Sunday. The Mariners are six p...
Nov 21, 2025
Controlled blasting at Nova West Regional Business Park
It might be a bit noisy in Hebron. Blasting is taking place at the Nova West Regional Business Park. The Municipality of Yarmouth says it's part of ongoing infrastructure work, and the controlled blas...
Nov 21, 2025
