Author Archives: Kevin Northup

A popular spot in Lockeport is getting provincial funding. A $100,000 grant was announced for the Seacaps Playpark on Friday. It will help move the re-development of the park into its next phase. A lo...

The Air Canada labour dispute has delayed Canada Post talks. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers says scheduled meetings for today and Monday have been postponed. It's because of a lack of available ...

It's National Acadian Day. Celebrations are happening in communities across Nova Scotia. The province's Acadian Affairs minister Colton LeBlanc says it's a significant day for Acadian culture. "The co...

What should you do if a wildfire is threatening your home? The Nova Scotia Department of Emergency Management says you need to have a to-go bag ready. Being able to look after yourself and your family...

This year's 'Miracle Treat Day' has a celebrity boost. Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand was at Dairy Queen's Fall River location to meet and greet fans Thursday. The NHL star tells Acadia News t...

It's time to get out your Acadian flag. Friday's National Acadian Day will be a loud celebration throughout Yarmouth and Digby counties. Several 'Tintamarre' parades are taking place in the region. Yo...

A Nova Scotian NHLer is giving back to his community. Yarmouth's Ryan Graves is a defenceman for the Pittsburgh Penguins. He's hosting the annual Ryan Graves Hockey School for about 100 kids at Marine...

A new way to celebrate Acadian culture in Clare. The first 'Expo Culturelle' is being held at Universite Sainte-Anne in Church Point Friday and Saturday. It coincides with National Acadian Day on Frid...

You're being asked to conserve water if you live in the Town of Yarmouth. The water utility says conditions are dry with almost no rain through the summer months. They're encouraging customers to cut ...

The warden of Barrington says we can't have a repeat of 2023. As Nova Scotia continues to enforce a ban on activity in the woods, many on social media have complained the province is going too far. Sh...