Author Archives: Kevin Northup
Carbon tax, HST relief coming to N.S.
Relief at the fuel pumps is on the way. The Carbon Tax will be taken off of gas and diesel prices on Tuesday, April 1. It comes on the same day the province is reducing the HST by one percentage point...
Mar 27, 2025
Mixed curling provincials coming up in Shelburne
Some of the province's best curlers are in Shelburne. The Mixed Provincials begin Friday at the curling club. Local fans will be able to see Shelburne's own Annie King along with Team Stevens in the 2...
Mar 27, 2025
Province funds programs for gender-based violence victims
The province is supporting victims of gender-based violence. They're giving nearly $3 million over the next three years to support two projects led by YWCA Halifax. The 'Safer Spaces' program offers r...
Mar 27, 2025
Mooseheads set to embrace underdog role in Q playoffs
An underdog role isn't phasing the Halifax Mooseheads. The young team secured the last playoff spot in the QMJHL, and will face the defending champion Drummondville Voltigeurs in the first round. The ...
Mar 27, 2025
Main ice-pad at Mariners Centre needs replacement
A major repair is likely coming next year for Mariners Centre. The ice-pad inside the main arena is nearing its end-of-life, according to the Mariners Centre Board of Directors. Failing pipes have pro...
Mar 27, 2025
Houston wants next PM to share N.S. priorities
Nova Scotia's Premier wants to work closely with the next Prime Minister. Tim Houston sent a letter to Liberal leader Mark Carney and Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre on the province's priorities....
Mar 26, 2025
Eagles hoping to go deep again in QMJHL playoffs
The Cape Breton Eagles are hoping for another magical playoff run. Last year the team went to the third round for the first time since 2007. They're getting ready to face the team that knocked them ou...
Mar 26, 2025
NS Health career fair looking for recruits, volunteers
A province-wide career fair hopes to pull in more healthcare workers. It's the second annual event hosted by Nova Scotia Health. Last year, over 200 people were hired across the province as a direct r...
Mar 26, 2025
N.S. Premier proud of legislative session
Premier Tim Houston is happy with the current legislative session. Over the last 20 days, the government has introduced several Bills, including lifting a ban on fracking and uranium exploration. Hous...
Mar 25, 2025
South Shore schools to fly Canadian, N.S. flags outside only
Schools on the South Shore are now flying Canadian and Nova Scotian flags only. Other flags representing diverse groups have been removed from outside the schools, according to a release from the Nova...
Mar 25, 2025
