Author Archives: Kevin Northup
Province to allow more commercial vehicles, modular buildings
It will soon be easier for commercial trucks to enter Nova Scotia. The province says they're removing more interprovincial trade barriers to grow the economy. This includes allowing more types of vehi...
May 30, 2025
Tax rates hold in Municipality of Digby
Tax rates are staying put in the Municipality of Digby. The residential rate remains at $1.30 per $100 of assessment, while the commercial rate stays at $1.85. The rates have been the same for 19 year...
May 30, 2025
N.S. to gather feedback on where liquor can be sold, drank
The province wants feedback on how alcohol is bought and consumed. It could include more places to buy and more spots for people to drink. Finance minister John Lohr says the nation is changing. "We'r...
May 29, 2025
Dark Sky T'Railway to help connect businesses in Tri-Counties
Over 200 kilometres of trail through the Tri-Counties has a new name. The former rail line is called the Dark Sky T'Railway. The is through the Western Regional Enterprise Network's 'Get Side-Tracked'...
May 29, 2025
Y-Con ready to return to Mariners Centre
The fifth Yarmouth 'Y-Con' is expected to be the best yet. The comic book convention is running at Mariners Centre this weekend for the second time. Organizer Malcolm Seaboyer says the move to the are...
May 28, 2025
2 Yarmouth men off to Taekwondo worlds in Ontario
Two men from Yarmouth are part of 500-plus athletes heading to Taekwondo world championships. Dan Wiese and Larry Buchanan are both in the 50-plus division at this weekend's ICTF Open World Championsh...
May 27, 2025
Batherson first from N.S. to win PWHL championship
A Nova Scotian is a PWHL champion for the first time. Mae Batherson of New Minas is part of the Minnesota Frost, who won their second straight Walter Cup. She put up three assists in 25 games this sea...
May 27, 2025
New Ecole Wedgeport aims to preserve Acadian culture
A school to help carry Acadian language and culture into the future. Over 80 students of the new Ecole Wedgeport sang as a grand opening was held Monday. The school is built right next to the old one,...
May 26, 2025
Mullen acclaimed for second term as NSGEU president
Sandra Mullen is still the president of the NSGEU. She was acclaimed for the second time as part of the executive team representing over 38,000 workers in the province. Mullen says a big topic at the ...
May 26, 2025
Municipality of Shelburne to present final draft of MPS, LUB
The Municipality of Shelburne will present another version of its planning strategy. The fourth version of the strategy and land use by-law includes updates from three rounds of public consultations. ...
May 26, 2025
