Author Archives: Kevin Northup
Province Adds 14 COVID-19 Deaths To Database
There are new COVID deaths in Nova Scotia, but not from the latest reporting period. The province has reported 14 deaths under the category: 'New Deaths from Previous Reporting Periods.' No word on wh...
Nov 04, 2022
Gas Prices Rise Again
Hope you filled up your gas tank yesterday. The price of regular jumped over five cents overnight. It's now over $1.80 a litre across the province this morning. Diesel increased by seven cents, with t...
Nov 04, 2022
Yarmouth County Athletic Awards Return In January
An event celebrating sports in our region will return in the new year. Normally, the Yarmouth County Athletic Awards are held in early November. This time, they're taking place on January 12th at the ...
Nov 03, 2022
Some School Support Workers Going Back To Bargaining Table
Striking educational support workers in the Valley have been invited back to the table. Local 73 of the NSGEU says they received an invitation from a conciliator, along with the Annapolis Valley Regio...
Nov 03, 2022
Another Cruise Ship Coming To Shelburne
One more cruise ship for Shelburne. The 'Seabourn Quest' carrying 460 passengers will sail into the Harbour tomorrow at 8 a.m. It's the fourth cruise ship visit for the town over the last few weeks. A...
Nov 02, 2022
Meadowfields Playground Fundraising Tops Thirty-Thousand Dollars
Fundraising for a new playground at Meadowfields School continues. The total budget is 340-thousand dollars, and so far they've raised 30-thousand. Vice-Principal of the elementary school Kevin Gobien...
Nov 02, 2022
Man Charged With Murder In Cape Breton Shooting
A 28-year old man shot in Florence, Cape Breton last week has died. Another man is now charged with first-degree murder, according to Cape Breton Regional Police. Twenty-four year old Brandon Tyler Ma...
Nov 02, 2022
'Jaws Of Life' Stolen From Fire Department In Pictou County
A significant theft of emergency equipment from a Pictou County fire department. The break-in happened sometime last week at the Barneys River Volunteer department, according to RCMP. Over $35,000 wor...
Nov 01, 2022
Steve Berry To Continue As Deputy Mayor Of Yarmouth
Two more years for Deputy Mayor Steve Berry. Yarmouth town council unanimously voted for Berry to continue his role at a meeting last week. He says the support means a lot. "I'm just happy to be here ...
Oct 31, 2022
DFO, First Nations Renew Lobster Fishing 'Understanding'
Four First Nations have renewed an 'interim understanding' with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. The Acadia, Annapolis Valley, Bear River and Glooscap bands will once again launch a moderate li...
Oct 31, 2022
