Author Archives: Kevin Northup
Town of Yarmouth tree lighting to kick off holiday season
It's time to ring in the holiday season with the Town of Yarmouth. The annual Tree lighting and lighting of Frost Park takes place tonight at 6. There will be speeches, hot chocolate, and a visit from...
Nov 28, 2025
Premier not satisfied with NS Power response to incorrect bills
The Premier continues to be unimpressed by Nova Scotia Power. This week, the company appeared before a provincial committee and promised to fix overcharged bills. Tim Houston says the utility's respon...
Nov 27, 2025
Committee set to discuss amalgamation in Shelburne
What would amalgamation look like in Shelburne County? Three municipal units have formed a committee, and will discuss the subject at an upcoming meeting. It's happening next week, December 3 at the S...
Nov 27, 2025
'She was phenomenal;' Rainnie reflects on Colleen Jones' legacy
Fans, and friends of Colleen Jones are reflecting on her legacy. The legendary Nova Scotian curler and broadcaster passed away Tuesday at age 65 after a three-year cancer battle. She won six national ...
Nov 26, 2025
N.S. to fund 7 REMO organizations
A group of emergency management organizations have received funding. The province is giving over a million dollars to seven REMO departments, to help them with staff, shared office spaces and training...
Nov 26, 2025
Development proposed for former Yarmouth tourist bureau
A new development could be coming for the former tourist bureau in downtown Yarmouth. The town owns the property on the corner of Forest and Main streets, and have a proposal from Halifax-owned GCORP ...
Nov 25, 2025
'We will fix it': NS Power promises to correct overcharged bills
If you've been overcharged on your power bill, Nova Scotia Power will fix it. That promise came from President and CEO Peter Gregg in front of a government committee Tuesday at Province House. The uti...
Nov 25, 2025
Injury rate down in fishing industry; WCB of Nova Scotia
There's a growing culture of safety in Nova Scotia's fishing industry. According to the Workers Compensation Board, the injury rate has dropped 45 percent in the last five years. CEO of WCB Nova Scoti...
Nov 25, 2025
Yarmouth Hospital Foundation fundraising for new mammogram unit
Help is needed to get a vital piece of equipment at Yarmouth Regional Hospital. The foundation has set their Christmas appeal campaign toward a new digital mammography unit. Mary Surette with the foun...
Nov 24, 2025
'Goo Goo Dolls' to play Halifax, Moncton in April, 2026
An iconic 90s' rock band is coming to the Maritimes. The 'Goo Goo Dolls' will play Halifax and Moncton in 2026. They will be at Scotiabank Centre on April 10, and Avenir Centre the following night. Th...
Nov 24, 2025
