Author Archives: Kevin Northup
N.S. committed to fracking despite pushback from Mi'kmaw chiefs
The province is moving forward with fracking. This despite Mi'kmaw chiefs speaking out against the exploration of natural gas. Nova Scotia does have a duty to consult on the issue, they passed legisla...
Apr 21, 2025
Search suspended for child who fell into water in Guysborough County
The multi-agency search for a child who fell into the water in Guysborough County has been suspended. RCMP say crews were dispatched to Cooks Cove around 1:40 p.m. Thursday after a report that a child...
Apr 17, 2025
Progress being made on Mariners Centre expansion
Progress is coming along at Mariners Centre. The expansion site is moving along nicely. Construction of the new Credit Union Wellness Centre began in the fall, and has seen foundation poured, walls er...
Apr 17, 2025
Interest brewing for alcohol at N.S. convenience stores
Could we see liquor on convenience and grocery store shelves? Interest is brewing in Nova Scotia, but the province has yet to dive in. Finance minister John Lohr says it's an idea they'd be willing to...
Apr 17, 2025
Tax rates stay put in Municipality of Shelburne
Tax rates aren't changing in the Municipality of Shelburne. The residential rate is $1.26 and the commercial rate is $1.82 per $100 of assessment. Warden Penny Smith says they're looking at responsibl...
Apr 16, 2025
Bank of Canada holds key interest rate despite tariff uncertainty
A trade war with the United States hasn't moved the Bank of Canada's key interest rate. It remains at 2.75 percent, despite uncertainty south of the border. BoC Governor Tiff Macklem says the economy ...
Apr 16, 2025 Markgraf / Depositphotos.com
Mooseheads facing elimination, Wildcats hope to rebound
The Halifax Mooseheads are down to their final chance. They host Rouyn-Noranda for Game 4 tonight, needing a win to stay alive in their second round playoff series. The Huskies took Game 3 last night ...
Apr 16, 2025
N.S. government receives high praise from AG office
High praise from Nova Scotia's Auditor General. Kim Adair says the province has boosted it's three-year average of completing recommendations from 60 to 80 percent. She says that includes 100 percent ...
Apr 15, 2025
Mooseheads look to bounce back, Wildcats try to keep rolling
The Halifax Mooseheads are hoping some home cooking will get them back in their second round series. They're at Scotiabank Centre Tuesday and Wednesday night for Games 3 and 4 against the Rouyn-Norand...
Apr 15, 2025
Work coming to Yarmouth South End Playground
Yarmouth town council is looking to improve the South End Playground. Ideas were brought forward from the community last August, and the town is focusing on three of the most popular items. They inclu...
Apr 14, 2025
