Author Archives: Kevin Northup

A proposed new trail in Tusket needs some ideas. Community engagement sessions are being held Tuesday at the Argyle municipal building. The municipality has received funding to hire a consultant to de...

It's budget day in Nova Scotia. Finance minister John Lohr will table the Houston government's budget for the 2025/26 fiscal year in the legislature Tuesday afternoon. This comes after the capital bud...

The Yarmouth Mariners aren't done yet. They won all three games at home over the long weekend, finishing off with a 5-2 victory over the Amherst Ramblers on Monday afternoon. Ryan Loveless led the way...

It's a big weekend at home for the Yarmouth Mariners. They play three of the next four days at the Fishtank, welcoming the Valley Wildcats to town tonight. Tomorrow the Truro Bearcats are in town, the...

A new owner for two companies that operate ferries in the Maritimes. Bay Ferries and Northumberland Ferries has been sold to Mark Wilson. He is the current Chief Executive Officer and President. The f...

Hope you've got your ice scraper. A mix of freezing rain, snow and ice pellets has caused cancellations and delays across Nova Scotia. A freezing rain warning is expected to continue for most of the n...

More public housing is coming to the province. Growth and Development minister Colton LeBlanc announced 242 new new units are planned. LeBlanc says it's the single largest investment the government ha...

It's the largest capital plan in our province's history. Finance minister John Lohr announced $2.35 billion is budgeted for healthcare, housing, schools and infrastructure. Lohr says this will help th...

It's Family Violence Prevention Week in Nova Scotia. Juniper House in Yarmouth will be out in the community providing information. Executive director Lisa Newell-Bain says they have a 24/7 crisis line...

Nineteen new or replacement schools are planned for Nova Scotia. It's part of the five-year updated capital plan for schools in the region. Three schools are expected to open in the next school year, ...