Author Archives: Kevin Northup
Sandy Fevens Recognized In Legislature
Condolences in the Legislature for a long-time arts director in Yarmouth. Sandy Fevens passed away earlier this month. She was the executive director at Th'YARC Playhouse on Parade Street for over 20 ...
Oct 27, 2022
Shelburne County Man Sentenced In Fentanyl Death
Two and a half years in prison for a Clark's Harbour man. 32-year old Jesse Arthur Simpson was sentenced in Nova Scotia Supreme Court yesterday on a manslaughter charge. It's related to the death of 1...
Oct 26, 2022
Lunenburg Man's Death Added To Major Unsolved Crimes Program
It's been two years since a 57-year old Lunenburg County man was attacked and robbed in his home. Donald Derrick Lohnes died of his injuries in hospital after the incident in Pine Grove. The province ...
Oct 26, 2022
Yarmouth Wins National Award For Main Street
Yarmouth's Main Street is a national award winner. The town received a '5 Blooms - Gold' rating for the streetscape at the national Communities in Bloom symposium in Victoria, B.C. In a release, an aw...
Oct 25, 2022
RCMP Release Impaired Driving Stats For September
Nearly 120 people were charged with impaired driving in our province last month. According to Nova Scotia RCMP, 58 were charged due to alcohol and five because of drugs, and 48 were issued driving sus...
Oct 25, 2022
Mariners Centre Expansion Committee Excited For Next Steps
The $29.9 million funding announcement for the Mariners Centre Expansion project is a celebration for many. Nicole Albright is a councillor in Argyle and Chair of the Mariners Centre Expansion Committ...
Oct 24, 2022
The Weekender: How Much Does The Ferry Help Float The Yarmouth Economy?
The ferry is coming back for another season. On the latest episode of "The Weekender", Jakob Postlewaite discusses the economic impact the 2022 crossings had on our economy with the Executive Director...
Oct 24, 2022
Local Sports Results: October 22-23
Junior C: The Southwest Storm won both home games over the weekend, 6-4 over Chester Saturday and 6-1 over Eastern Shore yesterday. Zach Richardson and Ethan Brannen each scored twice Friday, and Rich...
Oct 24, 2022
Mariners Extend Winning Streak To Four Games
The Yarmouth Mariners have won four in a row. Yesterday in the Valley, Yarmouth won 6-1 and fired 74 shots at the Wildcats. Alex Roode and Ryan Semple each scored twice. Saturday night at home, the Ma...
Oct 24, 2022
Some School Support Workers In N.S. Plan To Strike
Some union members at two regional centres for education plan to strike this week. They include ECE's, student support workers, office administrators and IT specialists. Members of the NSGEU Local 73 ...
Oct 24, 2022
