Author Archives: Kevin Northup
Yarmouth Mayor Continuing To Press Province On ATVs
It could be awhile before all-terrain vehicles are able to drive on streets in the Town of Yarmouth. A provincial pilot-project that allows off-highway vehicles on some community roads has been extend...
Feb 02, 2022
TCRCE Reports Minor Bus Incident Yesterday
A bus carrying students from Carleton Consolidated Elementary School was involved in a minor incident yesterday. The Tri-County Regional Centre for Education says the bus lost traction in the afternoo...
Feb 02, 2022 (Y95 News file photo)
Fire Destroys Home In Pleasant Valley
Fire destroyed a home in Yarmouth County last night. Around 7:30, the Valley and District Volunteer Fire Department were called to a house fire on Lilly Pond Road in Pleasant Valley. Chief Jeff Richar...
Feb 01, 2022 Valley & District Fire Department truck (Facebook Photo)
Sidewalk Snow Removal Continues In Town Of Yarmouth
More than 30 centimetres of snow fell in the Town of Yarmouth on Saturday. Crews have been working to remove the snow from streets and sidewalks. The town says work will continue over the next couple ...
Jan 31, 2022 Snow build-up on Brown Street in Yarmouth on Monday, January 31, 2022 (Y95 News Photo)
Yarmouth Firefighters Make Donation For New Playground Equipment
A big donation for Yarmouth Elementary School. Members of the Yarmouth Professional Firefighters Association visited the school this morning to present a cheque for over $25,000. The money comes from ...
Jan 31, 2022 A group of fifth grade students at Yarmouth Elementary School accept a cheque for $25,000 for new playground equipment. (Y95 News Photo)
Drop-In Vaccine Clinics In Barrington, Clare This Week
More drop-in COVID vaccine clinics this week in the Tri-Counties. A clinic is being held at the Barrington Passage Fire Hall in Centreville today from 2-7 p.m and tomorrow from 10 a.m to 3 p.m. Later ...
Jan 31, 2022 NIAID / CC
Clean-Up Continues After Weekend Storm
Tri-County Regional Centre for Education schools in Digby County are closed today, as clean-up continues from Saturday's winter storm. Over 30 centimetres of snow fell in most areas, and high winds cr...
Jan 31, 2022
Federal Funding For Mariners On Main, Splash Park And Others
Some federal funding announced yesterday for our region. Mariners on Main in Yarmouth is getting over $226,000 for repairs and upgrades through the Canada Community Revitalization Fund. CEO Dorgam Hid...
Jan 28, 2022 Members of the Yarmouth Whitecaps back in the pool at 'Mariners on Main' (Photo: Yarmouth Whitecaps on Facebook)
Gas Prices Up Again
The price of gas is up again in Nova Scotia. An increase of 2.2 cents per litre for regular, and 1.4 cents for diesel. In the Town of Yarmouth this morning, a litre of regular self-serve will cost you...
Jan 28, 2022
Clean-Up Of Bunkers Island Shoreline Planned This Sunday
A clean-up of the Bunkers Island shoreline in Yarmouth is scheduled for this Sunday. Weather permitting, it will begin at noon, and proof of vaccination is required to attend. Scotian Shores, a group ...
Jan 27, 2022
