Author Archives: Kevin Northup

Child poverty rates went down in our province during the pandemic. But it would have went up without the CERB and government benefits. The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives says Nova Scotia's ra...

Who makes the decision to close schools because of bad weather? The final call rests with Jared Purdy, the Director of Education for the Tri-County Regional Centre for Education. He says the decision ...

Two years in prison for a Digby woman for drug trafficking. 49-year old Tammy Denise Graham pleaded guilty to two counts of possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking. She was arrested twice...

More Nova Scotians aren't satisfied with the performance of the Houston government. According to the latest Narrative Research poll, 52 percent of respondents say they're happy with the PC's, that's d...

After a snowy start to March, things should be calmer the rest of the month. Meteorologist Bob Robichaud with Environment Canada says precipitation and temperatures look seasonal as we approach spring...

Bird flu is back in Nova Scotia. An area in Yarmouth County is the spot of the latest outbreak, declared over the weekend at a non-commercial property. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency tells CBC th...

The South West Fusion Volleyball Club hosted the Carnivolley tournament on Saturday at Par-en-Bas. Eight teams took part, including three teams from SWF . Tournament hosted by SWF U14G Jenn/Chris who ...

A 15-year old girl is missing. Emily Nolan was last seen Monday night around 6:20 in the New Glasgow area. Pictou District RCMP say she could be in Truro or Halifax. She has reddish-brown hair and blu...

Some funding for healthcare recruitment in Digby. The province providing two million dollars for two organizations. Digby and Area Health Services Charitable Foundation will continue to promote the ar...

A brand new festival gets going in Yarmouth. An animated projection show will be displayed for the first time tonight in downtown Yarmouth to celebrate 'March Fest.' It's happening in Jim MacLeod Squa...