Author Archives: Kevin Northup
Funding for second annual Nova Scotia Stampede
More funding for the Nova Scotia Stampede. The province is kicking in $700,000 for the 2025 edition this September in Truro. That includes $550,000 for portable bleachers at the exhibition grounds in ...
Apr 14, 2025
MODY develops strategic plan through 2029
A vision into the future for the Municipality of the District of Yarmouth. They recently released a new strategic plan for the next four years. It focuses on growth and development into 2029, built on...
Apr 14, 2025
Q playoffs: Moncton up 2-0, Mooseheads down 2-0
It wasn't the weekend the Halifax Mooseheads wanted. They're down 2-0 to the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies in their second round series, dropping Game 1 4-1 Friday and Game 2 5-0 Saturday. The underdog Mooseh...
Apr 13, 2025
Search called off for missing boater north of Dartmouth
The search has been called off for a missing boater north of Dartmouth. Two men were on a boat that capsized Thursday night on Cousins Lake. A 50-year-old man swam to shore and called for help, while ...
Apr 13, 2025
Cape Breton to host 2026 IIHF U18 Women's Worlds
A major hockey tournament is coming to our province next year. The U18 Women's World Hockey Championship will be held in Sydney and Membertou in January. It's the first time the tournament will take p...
Apr 13, 2025
PEI follows NS with reciprocal trade legislation
Prince Edward Island is following Nova Scotia's lead on trade legislation. PEI Premier Rob Lantz introduced an Interprovincial Trade bill, eliminating barriers for free trade with other participating ...
Apr 11, 2025
Province to help fund Digby Arena repairs
The province is helping out the Digby Arena. They announced $1.5 million for upgrades to the 38-year-old facility. The rink had to close six weeks early this year because the ice-plant condenser broke...
Apr 11, 2025
Town of Yarmouth approves $5.4M capital budget
Wastewater treatment, street work and a new roof at Mariners on Main Yarmouth town council approved the capital budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Mayor Pam Mood says budgets can be mapped out 10 ye...
Apr 11, 2025
Young Mooseheads look to make more history
The Halifax Mooseheads hope to keep making history. They start their second round series against the second-ranked Rouyn-Noranda Huskies Friday night in Quebec. The Mooseheads knocked off top-seed Dru...
Apr 10, 2025
App helps newcomers adapt to western N.S.
A one-stop spot for those new to our area, and it's all virtual. The 'Welcome to Western Nova Scotia' app is available for download, and is the first of its kind in Atlantic Canada. It was developed i...
Apr 09, 2025
