Author Archives: Kevin Northup
Wedgeport Legion Hosting Ceremony For Korean War Veterans
A ceremony for Korean War veterans is being held in Wedgeport this Saturday. It will take place at the Legion Branch 155 at 11 a.m. There are ten living Korean War veterans in the local area, while 21...
Jul 21, 2022 Ambassador for Peace Medal from the Republic of Korea embassy in Ottawa. (Contributed Photo)
J-Strong Softball Tournament Returns July 29-31
The J-Strong Softball tournament returns to the Hebron Recreation Complex at the end of the month. Over 20 teams have registered for the event, which raises money for youth to access sport in Yarmouth...
Jul 21, 2022 The J-Strong Foundation began in 2015 in memory of Yarmouth teen Jadon Robinson
Town Of Yarmouth Conducting Municipal Boundary Review
Municipal boundary reviews are being conducted in many areas of Nova Scotia. The Utility and Review Board mandates that a review of polling districts and the amount of elected officials be done every ...
Jul 20, 2022
Podcast: The 55-Year Anniversary Of A UFO Sighting In Shag Harbour
It's been 55 years since an unidentified object touched down in Shag Harbour. In this edition of The Weekender, Y95's weekly news show, Candice Phibbs sits down with Danny Reid and Chris Styles of the...
Jul 20, 2022
Transit Service In Yarmouth Still Down
No transit service in the Town of Yarmouth again today. In the latest update yesterday, the town says it remains down until further notice due to mechanical issues. They say an update on when the bus ...
Jul 20, 2022
No Injuries After Vehicle Fire In Yarmouth
A scary moment in Yarmouth yesterday as a pickup truck caught fire. It happened just before 8 a.m. on Belmont Crescent. Yarmouth fire chief Mike Deveau says career staff responded and were able to ext...
Jul 19, 2022 Vehicle fire in Yarmouth on July 18. 2022 (Contributed Photo)
Town Of Yarmouth Transit Service Down
The Town of Yarmouth's transit service is not running this morning. Last night at 6, the bus was pulled off the roads due to mechanical issues. In a release last night, the town says the service will ...
Jul 19, 2022
Local Sports Results: July 16-18
Baseball: The Yarmouth 9U House pull-out team competed in the HMB Classic and finished the weekend 1-2. The Yarmouth 11U House pull-out team went undefeated in the HMB Classic and brought home gold. T...
Jul 18, 2022
Sheila Poole 10k Held Saturday In Yarmouth
The Sheila Poole 10k was held on Saturday as part of Seafest. Windsor's Paula James had the best time at 37 minutes and 45 seconds. Former winner Denise Robson of Dartmouth, who has family ties to the...
Jul 18, 2022 The Sheila Poole 10k trophy (Nancy Poole-Bishara photo)
Mariners Select Nine Players In MHL Draft
The Yarmouth Mariners added nine new players to the organization through the MHL Draft on Friday night. Earlier in the week, the Mariners selected local forwards Jared Pitman and Sam Hope as territori...
Jul 18, 2022 Tusket's Jared Pitman (left) and Plymouth's Sam Hope (right) during the MHL Draft on FrIday, July 15, 2022 (Y95 News Photo)
