Author Archives: Kevin Northup
Province invokes interrupter clause on price of diesel
Be prepared for a price adjustment on diesel. The province invoked an interrupter clause for midnight. The Utility and Review Board say it's necessary due to significant shifts in the market price of ...
Oct 07, 2024
Saint John-Digby ferry to be out of service for over 6 weeks
You won't be able to take the Saint John-to-Digby ferry soon. The Fundy Rose is going to be drydocked for mandatory refit work in Quebec. Bay Ferries says the last sailing is October 15. The vessel is...
Oct 07, 2024
N.S. Premier stands firm on Chignecto Isthmus
Nova Scotia wants Ottawa to pay the full cost of protecting the Chignecto Isthmus. The vital trade passage between Nova Scotia and New Brunswick needs over $650 million in repairs to guard against flo...
Oct 07, 2024
Arnold's first win helps Mariners end losing streak
A five-game losing streak is over for the Yarmouth Mariners, They beat the Grand Falls Rapids 5-1 on Saturday night at home for their third win of the season. Rookie Carter Arnold made 45 saves for hi...
Oct 07, 2024
N.S. still waiting for fall vaccine delivery
You'll have to wait a bit longer to get vaccinated this fall. The province says flu and COVID vaccines have still not arrived. Health Minister Michelle Thompson gave an update after cabinet Thursday. ...
Oct 04, 2024
DFO concerned about threats, violence facing fishery officers
The federal department of fisheries say they're troubled by threatening behaviour in southwest Nova Scotia. In a statement, DFO says officers have faced threats and acts of violence recently in St. Ma...
Oct 04, 2024
Premier open to meeting with local wine industry
The province will head back to the table with local grape growers. Nova Scotia's wine industry rejected an offer for $1.6 million more in funding, saying it doesn't go far enough to address their need...
Oct 04, 2024
N.S fisheries minister meets with Ottawa on illegal lobster fishing
Nothing new after a long awaited meeting between Nova Scotia and Ottawa's fisheries ministers. The province's Kent Smith met with Diane Lebouthillier in Ottawa Thursday about illegal lobster fishing i...
Oct 03, 2024
N.S. gets wildfire prevention funding
Funding to help prevent wildfires in Nova Scotia. The feds and province are teaming up to fund $30 million over five years. It will help Nova Scotia purchase wildfire fighting equipment like helicopte...
Oct 03, 2024 Calm on the Water
Mooseheads off to strong start as home opener nears
A hot start for the Halifax Mooseheads. The team is 4-1 on the young Q-league season, all games have been played on the road. Head Coach Andrew Lord says the process is just as important for his young...
Oct 03, 2024
