Author Archives: Kevin Northup
Diesel Prices Up Again After Interrupter Clause Invoked
Another use of the province's interrupter clause to adjust fuel prices. This time, diesel saw an increase of about nine cents per litre. The max price in the Town of Yarmouth is over $1.97. Regular se...
Mar 23, 2022
Digby To Raise Ukrainian Flag Today
The Town of Digby is dedicating today to Ukraine. A flag raising ceremony will be held at the Digby Tourist Bureau this afternoon. A cheque presentation will follow from Diane Axent, who organized a U...
Mar 22, 2022 Ukrainian Pysanky egg fundraiser held in Digby on March 6, 2022 (Contributed Photo)
Mariners Win Back-And-Forth Contest Over Red Wings
A playoff-like atmosphere in Yarmouth last night for the Mariners hard-hitting 6-5 win over Fredericton. Yarmouth fell behind 2-0, but stormed back to take the lead in the second period. After letting...
Mar 22, 2022 Mariners defenseman Kieran Burke completes a hit against Fredericton at Mariners Centre on March 21, 2022 (Ken Chetwynd Photo)
Firearms, Knife Taken From Digby County Home
RCMP in Meteghan are investigating a case of stolen firearms. A home on Langford Road in Southville was broken into last Wednesday, March 16th. Police say three non-restricted firearms, including two ...
Mar 21, 2022
Tusket Tennis Doubles Tournament Results
The indoor tennis club in Tusket hosted their annual March doubles tournament over the past two weekends: Open Division: GOLD MEDAL: Kevin Gobien & Chad Avery SILVER MEDAL: Andy van Buskirk...
Mar 21, 2022 Tusket tennis doubles action (courtesy: Marcel Pothier)
Local Teams Win At N.S. Stick Curling Championships
The Nova Scotia Stick Curling Championships were held in Wolfville on the weekend. Pauline Bullerwell and Diane Mallinson won the Ladies division while Dave MacDougal and Paul Doucette won the Open di...
Mar 21, 2022
Local Hockey Results: March 19-21
Nova Scotia Regional Junior Hockey League: The Southwest Storm swept their best two out three Nova Scotia Regional Junior Hockey league playoff series against Spryfield. The Storm won 6-1 in Barringto...
Mar 21, 2022
Mariners Will Face Wildcats In First Round Of MHL Playoffs
The Yarmouth Mariners now know who their first round playoff opponent is. The top ranked team in the Eastlink South Division will take on the fourth place Valley Wildcats. It's the first time since 20...
Mar 21, 2022 Mariners forward Kurtis Lang moves the puck in the Yarmouth Mariners 4-3 win over the Valley Wildcats on December 3, 2021 (Ken Chetwynd Photo)
Over $24,000 Raised For Josh Atkins At Mariners Centre
A big night of fundraising for a local hockey coach in Yarmouth. The Tri-County Gentlemen's League played an All-Star game at Mariners Centre Friday night, and raised over $24,000 for Josh Atkins and ...
Mar 21, 2022 Team Yarmouth and Team Barrington after the Gentlemen's League All-Star Game Fundraiser for Josh Atkins at Mariners Centre on March 18. 2022 (Facebook)
Mariners Gain Point In Summerside, Clinch First In Division
The Yarmouth Junior A Mariners gained a point against the top-ranked Summerside Western Capitals, falling 4-3 in overtime last night. Sam Gillis had two goals for Yarmouth, including the tying goal on...
Mar 18, 2022
