Author Archives: Kevin Northup

A driver died in a single-vehicle crash in Digby County. Around 2 a.m. Saturday, RCMP say they responded to Highway 217 in Centreville. The car left the road and went into the ditch. RCMP say they're ...

Three people died in a head-on collision on a Cape Breton road. It happened early Saturday morning on Highway 19 in Mabou. Inverness RCMP say two youths from the area were in one vehicle, they died at...

A 38-year-old Digby County man is facing firearms charges. He was arrested after a traffic stop on Highway 101 in Plympton on Wednesday. Digby RCMP say this was after the suspect allegedly threatened ...

A man from Middle East Pubnico is facing theft charges. Barrington RCMP say tobacco was stolen last Monday at two local gas stations, and a suspect fled in a stolen Dodge Avenger. Police did extensive...

A big party in Frost Park to kick off Yarmouth Seafest. The annual Children's Parade and Mayor's Picnic in Frost Park was held Friday afternoon, with hot dogs, cake and refreshments. The musical group...

Justin Trudeau has found a new labour minister. Government House leader Steven MacKinnon will take over the role from Seamus O'Regan, who stepped down from cabinet yesterday. O'Regan will not seek re-...

Shelburne's 'Dock Street Days' festival is back. There will be entertainment at the Guild Hall Friday night. Events Saturday include the Bluenose Fun Run, a foam party, trawl tub races, and the Parade...

It's a first for the Nova Scotia Marathon. This weekend's event in Shelburne County is a complete sell-out Organizer Rick Allwright says their hard work has paid off. "It is one of the last races befo...

A new funding agreement for the province's 49 municipalities. Ottawa is giving $318 million for projects like wastewater, public transport and community energy projects over the next five years. The p...

Weather is looking great for Yarmouth's classic car show and cruise. Around 600 vehicles will be in downtown Yarmouth on Saturday for the show, which will close a section of Main Street. Dwayne Deveau...