Author Archives: Kevin Northup

A political science professor is cautioning Nova Scotia on giving mayors stronger powers. Dr. Tom Urbaniak of Cape Breton University says it would be a significant change to how municipal governments ...

Professional women's hockey players are showcasing their skills in Yarmouth. Seventy-six girls in minor hockey are taking part in the Coastal Female Hockey Development camp this week at Mariners Centr...

The province is taking action to improve safety at a Yarmouth intersection. The crossing at the Greenville and Hardscratch roads will become a four-way stop. Renewed calls for improvements began after...

Nova Scotia wants to use their own wood for heating and construction. All departments have been directed to look for mass timber, wood pellets and more that's leftover from local sawmills. Public work...

Hope you've got an air conditioner close by. The entire province of Nova Scotia is under a heat warning. Environment Canada says humid temperatures of 28 to 32 degrees, with humidex values up to 38 co...

The province will assist an affordable housing project in Yarmouth. The two buildings under construction on Shaw Avenue feature a combined 24 units, 14 of them considered affordable. Premier Tim Houst...

The province and Ottawa are continuing a partnership to help families of missing and murdered Indigenous people. The five year deal will see the feds give $2.2 million to Nova Scotia, that's an increa...

Ottawa is trying to protect Canadian steel. In the face of 50 percent tariffs from the U.S, Prime Minister Mark Carney tightened tariffs of his own. The government wants to restrict and reduce foreign...

It's almost time to celebrate our country's birthday. Lots of Canada Day events are taking place in the Tri-Counties. The Town of Yarmouth will hold celebrations on the waterfront with cake, live musi...

No change is coming for ferry service to Brier Island, Digby County. Transport Canada recently told the province they'd need to hire an extra staff member to meet federal regulations, or a smaller bac...