Author Archives: Kevin Northup
Head-On Collision On Cape Sable Island Sends Four To Hospital
An accident on Cape Sable Island sent four people to hospital this morning. RCMP say it happened just before 8 a.m. on Stoney Island Road in Centreville, as two vehicles collided head on. A woman and ...
Apr 19, 2022
'Peace Line' For Ukraine Held In Yarmouth
A message of peace and love for Ukraine was delivered in Yarmouth today. A small group gathered in front of town hall to join in solidarity. Local business owner Marilyn Waitkus encouraged citizens to...
Apr 18, 2022 Citizens show solidarity for Ukraine in the Town of Yarmouth on April 18, 2022 (Y95 News Photo)
Local Volleyball Teams Compete In U14 Tournament
The Southwest Fusion U14A team fell short in the final of an U14 tournament over the weekend to Scotia Junior Blue. They finished first in their pool. Digby Crossfires U14 Gumbley also placed first in...
Apr 18, 2022 The Southwest Fusion U14A Volleyball team (Contributed Photo)
Southwest Storm Win NSRJHL Championship
The Southwest Storm won the Nova Scotia Regional Junior Hockey League championship over the weekend. They defeated the East Hants Penguins 5-2 in Game 5 Saturday afternoon on the road. Tyler Lawson sc...
Apr 18, 2022 Southwest Storm with their NSRJHL trophy and banners after defeating the East Hants Penguins in five games in the league final on April 16, 2022 (Contributed Photo)
Man Dies In Digby County House Fire
A 53 year old man died Thursday in Digby County house fire. RCMP say he was pronounced dead at the scene on East Old Post Road in Smith's Cove. Firefighters from several departments were called to the...
Apr 18, 2022
Ytown Community Easter Egg Hunt This Saturday
Get ready to hunt for Easter eggs in Yarmouth on Saturday. It's the first annual Ytown Community Easter Egg Hunt, happening at several locations across town. Organizer and town councillor Steve Berry ...
Apr 14, 2022 (Town of Yarmouth photo)
Foster's Auto Sales In Dayton Destroyed By Fire
Fire gutted a business in Yarmouth County this morning. Foster's Auto Sales in Dayton was destroyed by the blaze, which began around 8:30 this morning. There were no injuries, and fire departments fro...
Apr 14, 2022 Foster's Auto Sales in Dayton after a fire on April 14, 2022. (Y95 News Photo)
Both Sides In Universite Sainte-Anne Strike Welcome External Mediator
A spokesperson for striking professors and librarians at Universite Sainte-Anne says they welcome an external mediator to help end the work stoppage. Yesterday, the province appointed mediator Michell...
Apr 13, 2022 Professor Dr. Darryl Whetter leads the protesters in song at Université Sainte-Anne.
Diesel Drops Over Seven Cents As Province Invokes Interrupter Clause
Another use of the province's interrupter clause has brought the price of diesel down. It's now under $2.00 a litre in the Town of Yarmouth for the first time in weeks. The max price is sitting at jus...
Apr 12, 2022
Local Volleyball Results - Southwest Fusion
U16: The Southwest Fusion U16 team took gold Saturday in a tournament in the city. In the round robin they played Bedford Black 25-15, 25-13, DVC 25-14, 25-10, Bedford Navy 25-12, 25-22. They played T...
Apr 11, 2022 The Southwest Fusion U16 team won gold at a city tournament over the weekend. (Contributed Photo)
