Author Archives: Kevin Northup
Poll suggests East coasters more likely to 'buy Canadian'
Are you buying more Canadian products? According to a new poll from Narrative Research, three quarters of Atlantic Canadians say they're more likely to purchase goods from this country given the propo...
Feb 21, 2025
McDavid scores in OT as Canada beats U.S. to win 4 Nations Face-Off
Fifteen years after Vancouver 2010, the script was the same, but the hero has changed. Connor McDavid scored in overtime to lift Canada over the United States 3-2 in the final of the 4 Nations Face-Of...
Feb 21, 2025
Mariners' playoff hopes take hit with loss in Pictou County
A long-shot playoff dream is even further away for the Yarmouth Mariners. They gave up a 6-3 lead with seven minutes to go, losing 7-6 to the Pictou County Crushers on Thursday night in New Glasgow. T...
Feb 21, 2025
'Coldest Night of the Year' to fundraise for SHYFT in Yarmouth
It's a chance to help youth who need a home. The 'Coldest Night of the Year' fundraiser is happening in Yarmouth for the seventh straight year. This Saturday, over 40 people on 12 different teams will...
Feb 20, 2025
Voting open in MODY by-election
Voting opens today for a by-election in Yarmouth. It's for the District 7 seat in the municipality, formerly held by MLA Nick Hilton. The two candidates are Trevor Perry and Charles MacIssac. You can ...
Feb 20, 2025
Millions expected to watch Canada/US 4-Nations final
It's being called the biggest hockey game in years. It's Canada versus the United States in Boston in the final of the 4-Nations Face-Off Thursday night. The Americans took a fight-filled affair in Mo...
Feb 20, 2025
Budget includes money to diversify seafood export markets
The provincial budget includes money for the fishery. That includes $200,000 to help Nova Scotia diversify seafood markets. Fisheries minister Kent Smith just completed a trade mission to Europe, in t...
Feb 19, 2025
Construction on Halifax Infirmary tower to start this spring
You'll soon start to see progress on the new QEII Halifax Infirmary tower. The province says the main construction phase for the 14-floor building will start in May, including foundation work. Health ...
Feb 19, 2025
Budget lowers taxes, removes bridge tolls, health parking fees
The Nova Scotia government wants to save you money. Over $500 million in tax-saving measures are included in the provincial budget, released Tuesday. That includes the elimination of bridge tolls in H...
Feb 18, 2025
John Mulaney announced for Great Outdoors Comedy Festival
The final acts have been announced for the Great Outdoors Comedy Fest in Halifax. John Mulaney headlines the Sunday, August 10 show at Garrison Grounds in Halifax. Mulaney is best known for being a wr...
Feb 18, 2025
