Author Archives: Kevin Northup

The Mariners Centre expansion is more real by the day. Steel beams have been erected at the site, adjacent to the arena. The $40 million project will house a swimming pool, fitness centre and walking ...

A grand opening for the new Ecole Wedgeport. About 80 students moved into the pre-primary to Grade 6 school in January. Principal Jenn Surette says there will be a ceremony Monday at noon at the schoo...

Eglise Sainte-Marie may have new life. The 100-plus year-old building in Clare was once the tallest wooden church in North America, it closed in 2019. The building is in need of a new roof and other w...

This month marks two years since massive wildfires broke out in our province. No charges have been laid in the Upper Tantallon fire that destroyed over 150 homes. Under the Forests Act, the province h...

The 40e Jeux regionaux de la Nouvelle-Ecosse went well in Argyle and Yarmouth. About 800 athletes took part in sports like soccer, volleyball and track and field Friday to Sunday. Organizing committee...

Tax rates are going up in the Municipality of Argyle. The residential and resources rates are climbing two cents to $1.13 per $100 of assessment, while the commercial rate will stay the same at $2.29....

The province's Justice minister says online misinformation about two missing Pictou County children can be harmful. Lilly and Jack Sullivan, four and six years old, went missing in Landsdowne Station ...

If you don't mind the rain in the forecast this long Victoria Day weekend, you can start exploring some provincial parks. It's opening weekend for seven of the province's 20 camping parks, the rest wi...

The Nova Scotian Acadian games are coming to our area. Argyle is the host for the 40e Jeux regionaux de la Nouvelle-Ecosse. Over 800 athletes are taking part in several sports and events over the Vict...

Yarmouth's mayor is hoping for a strong tourism season. The 'CAT' ferry has begun crossings between the town and Bar Harbor, Maine for the 2025 season. Pam Mood says there's a different dynamic this y...