Author Archives: Kevin Northup

Things are getting interesting at the Canadian Mixed Doubles Olympic curling trials in Liverpool. The only undefeated team so far is Jocelyn Peterman and Brett Gallant at 6-0. Rachel Homan and Brendan...

A chance to ring in the New Year with your community. The Town of Yarmouth will host their annual New Year's Day Levee Wednesday at town hall. It runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., there will be food and li...

The MP for West Nova says fishery disputes were top of mind in 2024. Conservative Chris d'Entremont says the federal government has mismanaged the herring and elver fishery, and have not been properly...

A chilly New Year's Day tradition continues in Yarmouth. The 18th annual Polar Bear Dip at Lake Milo is happening at noon. That's when brave swimmers go for a dip, it's a fundraiser for Yarmouth firef...

Rachel Homan and Brendan Bottcher are off to a great start in Liverpool. They are 2-0 to begin the Canadian Mixed Doubles Curling trials at Queens Place Emera Centre. They are one of six teams to post...

What were the most popular baby names in Nova Scotia this year? Theodore tops the list for 2024. Out of 7,154 registered births, 41 babies were given that name. Rounding out the top 10 are William, Ja...

A Dartmouth man is facing drug and firearms charges after an incident in Yarmouth. RCMP in the town say they got a complaint around 2:30 a.m. on Christmas Eve of a distressed man at a local motel who ...

Some big-name curlers are in Liverpool with the Olympics on their mind. The 2025 Canadian Mixed Doubles trials are taking place at the Queens Place Emera Centre. Action is underway Monday, it lasts un...

A political science professor at Cape Breton University has written a new children's book. Dr. Tom Urbaniak wrote 'You Are Loved' in memory of his late wife Alison Etter. It's addressed to their 2-yea...

The province is forecasting a budget-deficit of over $247 million. That's a nearly $220 million improvement from the initial forecast. In his first update as Finance Minister, John Lohr says their big...