Author Archives: Kevin Northup
74-year-old man dies in Yarmouth County crash
A 74-year-old man died in a single vehicle crash in Eel Brook. It happened around 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon in the 6800 block of Highway 3. Yarmouth Rural RCMP say the vehicle went off the road an...
Nov 21, 2024
New N.S. election poll predicts PC majority, opposition too close to call
A new survey says the Progressive Conservatives are looking good for next week's provincial election. According to the poll from Narrative Research, 44 percent of decided voters intend to vote for the...
Nov 20, 2024
Old Yarmouth high school could become medical clinic
A potential plan for the former high school building in Yarmouth. The town has received an application to develop the building on Parade Street into a medical clinic, including a training academy and ...
Nov 20, 2024
Wedgeport to host lobster trap tree lighting
Wedgeport will light a lobster trap tree for the first time. It's happening Wednesday night at the Breakwater Wharf at 6:30. The tree also features painted buoys, donated by the community. Hot chocola...
Nov 20, 2024
Leaders remain active as N.S. election one week away
One week until Nova Scotians go to the polls. PC leader Tim Houston made an announcement Tuesday morning in Halifax, saying his party will make historic infrastructure investments in roads and highway...
Nov 19, 2024
Sarah McLachlan cancels Canadian tour
Canadian singer Sarah McLachlan is cancelling her cross-country tour. That's on the advice of a specialist, who says her voice needs more time to recover. McLachlan initially postponed her tour, which...
Nov 19, 2024
'Dumping Day' for southwest N.S. lobster season fast approaching
Lobster fishers in southwestern Nova Scotia are 'gearing' up their boats. Dumping Day for fishing areas 33 and 34, which stretches from Digby around to Halifax is scheduled for Monday. Dan Fleck with ...
Nov 19, 2024
Yarmouth provincial election candidates to take part in debate
Yarmouth's provincial election candidates will take part in a debate. It will feature Liberal Zach Churchill, Progressive Conservative Nick Hilton and Green party candidate Adam Randall. The Yarmouth ...
Nov 19, 2024
N.S. election round-up: leaders take part in discussion
The three main party leaders in Nova Scotia were once again in the same room. The Halifax Chamber of Commerce hosted a 'Conversation with the Leaders' with the PC's Tim Houston, the Liberals' Zach Chu...
Nov 18, 2024
Penny Smith chosen as Shelburne warden for third time
Penny Smith remains the warden of the Municipality of Shelburne. She was chosen by the new council at their swearing-in ceremony. Smith thanks council for the trust they've placed in her. "I believe m...
Nov 18, 2024
