Author Archives: Kevin Northup

Local folklore states, the original Groundhog Day happened in 1887 in Punxsutawney when locals went to Gobbler's Knob, known as Punxsutawney Phil's official home. In Canada, we rely on groundhogs incl...

A Yarmouth County man is keeping a close eye on a comet. Tim Doucette with Deep Sky Eye Observatory in Quinan says it's now visible with the naked eye for the first time in 50-thousand years. He says ...

Shubenacadie Sam isn't the only one with predictions. On a day normally reserved for groundhogs, Lucy the Lobster will take the spotlight in Barrington. For the fifth straight year, Lucy will make her...

The Cobequid Pass was shutdown after a propane truck went off the road. It happened yesterday afternoon on Highway 104 in Londonderry. RCMP said early last night that the road would remain closed for ...

Someone in Cape Breton could be in for an early retirement. A Lotto Max ticket sold in New Waterford is a 31-million dollar winner after yesterday's draw. Atlantic Lottery says it's the largest lotter...

Parliament is in session for the first time this year. The cost of living and inflation, along with healthcare will be hot topics. West Nova Conservative MP Chris d'Entremont says they need to have fa...

It's a chance to help the homeless and get some exercise. SHYFT house is getting ready to host its 'Coldest Night of the Year' fundraiser on February 25th in Yarmouth. It's a family-friendly walk to r...

UPDATE: 7 p.m.: Bell Aliant says a software update gone wrong prevented many Maritimers from being able to call 911 on Tuesday morning. The company said the hours-long outage impacted landline custome...

The YCMHS Varsity Girls Basketball team won the 'Heart and Soul' tournament at home over the weekend. They defeated Parkview 63-51 in the championship game, their third tournament win of the season. T...

On The Weekender podcast this week, La Vieille Maison in Meteghan is in a big contest that could revitalize the historic structure. Dan Robichaud with the society will speak on how you can help. Jakob...