Author Archives: Kevin Northup
Health Minister Says Public Health Watching Monkeypox Closely
Nova Scotia has had isolated cases of monkeypox. During Question Period at Province House Wednesday, Health and Wellness Minister Michelle Thompson said the cases were contained and identified very ea...
Jul 29, 2022
Gas Stays Put, Diesel Up Five Cents Overnight
The price of gas held steady this week in our province. No change to the price of regular, it's still hovering around $1.82 a litre in most areas. Diesel jumped back up by nearly five cents a litre th...
Jul 29, 2022
Highway 103 Re-Opens After Collision
An accident on Highway 103 shutdown traffic for several hours yesterday. It happened near Martins River, between Exits 9-10 late in the morning. The road didn't re-open until after 9 p.m, and a major ...
Jul 28, 2022
Vaccine Bookings Now Open For Kids Six Months-Five Years Old
You can now book your toddler to get their COVID vaccine. The province says bookings opened up for kids six months to under five years old today. Public Health recommends two Moderna doses at least ei...
Jul 28, 2022
Canadian Shawn Mendes Cancels 'Wonder' World Tour
A Canadian pop superstar has cancelled the rest of his tour. Pickering, Ontario's Shawn Mendes has called off his 'Wonder' world tour, and is taking time for his mental health. In a post on social med...
Jul 28, 2022
MCC Questions Senior RCMP Member On Communication During Mass Shooting
RCMP communication in the hours and days after the Nova Scotia Mass Shooting was a major topic at the Mass Casualty Commission hearings yesterday. Chief Supt. Chris Leather was questioned on the langu...
Jul 28, 2022
UPDATE: Yarmouth County Principal Facing Historical Sex Charges
A local elementary school principal is facing sex charges dating back 20 years. Fifty-one year old Mark Alexander Thornton of Yarmouth was arrested on Tuesday and charged with sexual exploitation and ...
Jul 28, 2022
Festival Acadien de Clare Returns This Weekend
The world's oldest Acadian festival is back in full swing this year. Festival Acadien de Clare begins on Saturday with an opening ceremony, and a parade in Church Point on Sunday. Sierra Comeau, event...
Jul 27, 2022
Open House On Barrington Arena Usage Tomorrow
The Municipality of Barrington wants to hear from you. Tomorrow night, they're hosting an open house at the Sandy Wickens Memorial Arena to gather feedback on how the facility can be improved. Warden ...
Jul 27, 2022
Mayor Mood Meets Federal Housing Minister
Canada's housing minister visited Yarmouth last week. Ahmed Hussen met with Mayor Pam Mood at town hall to discuss affordable housing, diversity and inclusion. Mood says the conversation brought forwa...
Jul 26, 2022 Mayor Pam Mood and Federal Minister of Housing, Diversity and Inclusion Ahmed Hussen at Yarmouth Town Hall (Contributed Photo)
