Author Archives: Kevin Northup

A cyclist from Digby is the top Nova Scotian fundraiser for the Great Cycle Challenge Canada. Dr. Neil Pothier has raised nearly 12-thousand dollars during the month of August, his initial goal was 50...

An invasive plant has been a nuisance in Yarmouth County this year. It's called a 'tansy ragwort,' and is also known as a 'stinking willie.' The Town of Yarmouth is asking residents to do what they ca...

The Yarmouth Mariners begin training camp today. Fourteen players are back from last year's squad that finished first in the MHL's Eastlink South Division, but fell in the opening round of the playoff...

Work to build the Yarmouth Splash Park is underway on the grounds of Mariners Centre. An official opening date is not yet confirmed, but organizers are committed to having it up and running before the...

The best axe-throwers on the planet are in Barrington this weekend. The World Double-Bit Axe-Throwing Championships take place at the Sandy Wickens Memorial Arena Friday to Sunday. Ryan McIntyre, orga...

Scotian Shores is cleaning up Cape Sable Island this week. They are seeking volunteers to help tomorrow, and this weekend with removal of items, including lobster traps. Kristen Hawboldt, local coordi...

A commercial airliner had to make an emergency landing in Boston last night. The Boeing-747 had to turn around near Yarmouth and land at Logan International Airport after smoke was reported in the coc...

In this week's edition of The Weekender, the Wedgeport Tuna Tournament and Festival is happening this week. We speak with Special Events Coordinator Baylee Surette and Board member Callie Doucette abo...

The Yarmouth FC U18 girls soccer team beat West Nova 3-0 to win the Valley District Soccer Association League championship on Saturday. They defeated Kings West 3-1 in the semis earlier in the day. Th...

Yarmouth Town RCMP says they have safely located the 80-year-old Yarmouth man that had been missing since Saturday. A release was sent out on Monday that provided a description of the man and explaine...