Author Archives: Kevin Northup
Three Candidates For Town Of Yarmouth Special Election
The candidates are set for next month's Special Election in the Town of Yarmouth. Three people are running for a seat on council, which was vacated after the passing of Jim MacLeod. They are Belle Hat...
Aug 25, 2021
Special Election To Be Held In Clare, New Warden Will Be Chosen
The Municipality of Clare must soon choose a new Warden. Ronnie LeBlanc won the riding of Clare for the Liberals in last week's provincial election, and handed in his resignation as Warden and council...
Aug 24, 2021 Ronnie LeBlanc (Photo: Municipality of Clare)
Process Underway To Demolish Downtown Yarmouth Building
Demolition of a building on Main Street in Yarmouth may not happen until November. A tender for the demolition of 303/305 Main Street, as well as the adjoining 307/309 Main has been issued by the town...
Aug 24, 2021 303/305 Main Street, Yarmouth has been deemed 'dangerous and unsightly' by the Town of Yarmouth. (Y95 News Photo)
Today Is Deadline For Town Of Yarmouth Special Election Nominations
If you want to be on Yarmouth town council, today is your last chance. Nominations for a special election to fill a vacant seat on council close today at 5 o'clock. Papers can be picked up at the Retu...
Aug 24, 2021
Yarmouth 12U Gateways Making Noise In Girls League
It was a great weekend for the Yarmouth 12U Girls Gateways baseball team. They played in their provincial tournament in Halifax, and went undefeated, setting up a game for the provincial title. The gr...
Aug 23, 2021 The Yarmouth 12U Gateways (Contributed Photo)
Yarmouth Shark Scramble Held On Yarmouth Waterfront
The Yarmouth Shark Scramble returned to the waterfront over the weekend. 14 vessels and 115 participants went out into the water, to compete to see who could catch the largest blue shark. Organizer Bo...
Aug 23, 2021 (Facebook Photo - Yarmouth Shark Scramble)
Local Sports Results - August 21-22
Baseball: The Yarmouth U12 Girls played in a tournament in the city over the weekend. After going undefeated with a great showing, and a 6-4 semifinal win, Yarmouth will play the Tri-County Rangers fo...
Aug 23, 2021
Town Of Yarmouth Amends Election Sign By-law
The Town of Yarmouth amended a by-law that prevents election signs from being put up. At last night's meeting, council voted to allow the signs to be installed on private property. The ban on signs be...
Aug 20, 2021
DFO Enforcing Fisheries Act In St. Mary's Bay After Start Of Treaty Fishery
It's been a busy week for the Department of Fisheries and Oceans in St. Mary's Bay. Debbie Buott-Matheson with the Communications branch of DFO says 90 traps have been seized for a variety of reasons,...
Aug 20, 2021 Sipekne'katik fishing vessels at the Saulnierville Wharf on Monday, August 16th, 2021 (Y95 News Photo)
Jill Balser To Become First Female MLA For Digby-Annapolis
For the first time, a woman has been elected MLA for Digby-Annapolis. Progressive Conservative Jill Balser won the riding in Tuesday night's provincial election. She defeated Liberal Jimmy MacAlpine b...
Aug 19, 2021
