Author Archives: Kevin Northup
Demolition Decision Delayed Again For Yarmouth Building
More time has been given to a building owner in downtown Yarmouth. Council issued a demolition order for 305 Main Street, calling it 'dangerous and unsightly' after an inspection. On May 13th, council...
May 31, 2021 303/305 Main Street, Yarmouth has been deemed 'dangerous and unsightly' by the Town of Yarmouth. (Y95 News Photo)
Municipality of Yarmouth Approves Strategic Plan
A three-year strategic plan is now in place for the Municipality of the District of Yarmouth. Council says the plan will focus on the people, economy, governance and stewardship of the region. Warden ...
May 28, 2021 Warden John Cunningham poses for a photo during council's swearing-in ceremony in the Municipality of the District of Yarmouth on November 4, 2020.
Vaccine Outreach Clinics To Be Held In Shelburne/Weymouth
People living around Shelburne and Weymouth have been booking vaccine appointments closer to home. Nova Scotia Health announced two outreach clinics will be held, this Friday and Saturday at Shelburne...
May 27, 2021
No Tax Increase This Year In Municipality of Yarmouth
Tax rates remain the same in the Municipality of the District of Yarmouth. At last night's council meeting, it was confirmed the rates of $1.18 per $100 of assessment for residential, and $2.17 per $1...
May 27, 2021 Council for the Municipality of the District of Yarmouth during swearing-in ceremonies on November 4th, 2020.
RCMP Block Chester Street In Yarmouth
A police presence in centre town Yarmouth today. RCMP have had Chester Street blocked off since early this morning. Police say they're not yet able to comment on the nature of the street closure. Y95 ...
May 25, 2021 Yarmouth Town RCMP have Chester Street blocked off this morning. (Y95 News Photo)
Road Closure In Clare
A road in the Municipality of Clare will be closed for just over two weeks, starting today. Repairs to the Sam Saulnier Bridge on Placide Comeau Road are taking place, closing the road from Trunk 1 to...
May 25, 2021
TCRCE's Dr. Chris Boulter Talks At-Home Learning
Students are attending classes virtually for the rest of the school year in our province. The Regional Executive Director of Education is asking staff and families in the Tri-County Regional Centre fo...
May 21, 2021 Dr. Chris Boulter, Regional Executive Director of Education for the Tri-County Regional Centre for Education
John Cunningham Steps Down As Chair Of Mariners Centre Expansion Committee
John Cunningham stepped down as chair of the Mariners Centre Expansion Steering Committee on Tuesday. The Warden of the Municipality of the District of Yarmouth says he made the decision after the tow...
May 20, 2021 Warden John Cunningham poses for a photo during council's swearing-in ceremony in the Municipality of the District of Yarmouth on November 4, 2020.
Former Fish Plant In Shag Harbour Destroyed By Fire
Most of a former fish plant in Shag Harbour has been destroyed by fire. Five departments, including the Woods Harbour/Shag Harbour Volunteer fire department responded just after 6 a.m. Barrington fire...
May 20, 2021 A former fish plant on fire the morning of May 20, 2021 in Shag Harbour. (Photo courtesy: Cathy Forward)
Third Wave Stops Organized Litter Cleanup
Waste Check are reminding citizens that organized group litter cleanups are paused during the provincial lockdown. But that doesn't mean you can't continue to help keep your community clean. Waste Red...
May 19, 2021 (Courtesy Waste Check)
