Author Archives: Kevin Northup

An emotional ceremony to honour victims of domestic violence. Dozens gathered in Frost Park Wednesday for the dedication of 'Barb's Bench.' It's one of five purple benches that will be installed throu...

The Moncton Wildcats begin defense of their QMJHL title in Newfoundland. The defending champs will take on the newly-formed Regiment on September 18. Moncton will raise the banner at home on October 4...

It seems small businesses in Nova Scotia are on board with alcohol sales at convenience stores. A survey from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business says nearly eight in 10 support the idea. ...

A world gold medal for a Yarmouth man in Taekwondo. Last week, we told you about Larry Buchanan, who was set to compete in the Over 50 division at the ICTF Open World Championship tournament in Woodbr...

A ceremony to honour a pivotal moment in the Second World War. The Wedgeport Legion will mark the 81st anniversary of D-Day this Friday. D-Day saw over 14,000 Canadian soldiers storm Normandy Beach in...

A bumpy lobster season in southwestern Nova Scotia. Fishers hauled up their traps Saturday in LFA's 33 and 34 from Digby to Halifax. The season began in late November, and catches were down most of th...

Two from Yarmouth are heading to the province's volunteer reception later this year. Kerry Muise was chosen as the Municipality of the District of Yarmouth's top volunteer. Muise has volunteered count...

Interprovincial trade will be a big topic at Canada's First Ministers meeting. Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Saskatchewan for the discussion with the country's premiers. To lead off the session, Ca...

It was the best Y-Con yet. Yarmouth's annual gaming and comic book convention took over Mariners Centre on the weekend. Gaming coordinator Matthew Hiltz says the turnout was fantastic. "We had 30 perc...

The search for Lilly and Jack Sullivan will continue in Nova Scotia. RCMP say ground search efforts are planned for Saturday in Landsdowne Station, Pictou County, in an effort to advance investigation...