Author Archives: Kevin Northup
6 new wind farms to pop up in N.S. by 2028
It's going to be the single largest reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the province's history. Six new wind farms are coming, they're expected to add 19 percent more clean electricity to the pow...
Jan 27, 2025
Mariners Centre expansion to be named 'Credit Union Wellness Centre'
A name has been chosen for the Mariners Centre expansion. The new building that will house a pool, walking track and fitness centre will be called the 'Credit Union Wellness Centre.' The entire campus...
Jan 27, 2025
Mariners complete 4 point weekend with dramatic OT win
A four-point weekend at home for the Yarmouth Mariners. Beren Simard scored the overtime winner to lift Yarmouth over Valley 3-2 Sunday afternoon. Ludovik Tardif tied the game with 14 seconds left as ...
Jan 26, 2025
Feds shelve plan to re-distribute elver quota
Ottawa is not going through with a pilot project on elvers. The Department of Fisheries and Oceans says a plan to take over a quarter of licence holders' catches and give to individual fishers has bee...
Jan 24, 2025
Yarmouth to get integrated youth services site
A one-stop mental health service centre for youth in Yarmouth. The province announced an integrated youth services site for the area. It will be hosted at BGC Yarmouth, partnering with the Youth Wellb...
Jan 24, 2025
Open house sessions on new Roseway Manor in Shelburne
An open house on the new Roseway Manor. MacLeod Cares is hosting the session on Thursday, January 30 at the Shelburne Community Centre. It will give the public a chance to learn more about the project...
Jan 24, 2025
Churchill, Chender among King Charles III Coronation medal recipients
A former Yarmouth MLA has been given a King Charles III Coronation medal. Zach Churchill was a provincial politician from 2010 until November's election. He became Liberal leader, and also served as m...
Jan 24, 2025
Province ups Mariners Centre expansion funding by $3M
More money for the Mariners Centre expansion. Premier Tim Houston was in Yarmouth to announce another $3 million toward the new addition, which will feature a swimming pool, walking track and fitness ...
Jan 23, 2025
Houston on board with removing provincial trade borders
Nova Scotia's Premier wants to see an end to provincial trade borders. Premier Tim Houston made the comments as the country continues to prepare for potential trade tariffs from the United States Hous...
Jan 22, 2025
Groundbreaking ceremony to be held for Mariners Centre Expansion
It will be an historic day in Yarmouth on Thursday. A groundbreaking ceremony for the Mariners Centre Expansion project gets underway at 10 a.m. Premier Tim Houston, West Nova MP Chris d'Entremont and...
Jan 22, 2025
