Author Archives: Kevin Northup
Poli-sci professor says NDPs Chender had a 'good night' at debate
Who had the best performance in Thursday's debate among the three main party leaders in Nova Scotia? According to political science professor at Cape Breton University Tom Urbaniak, NDP leader Claudia...
Nov 15, 2024
Donations for Tusket Falls senior after home lost to fire
Donations are coming in for a local senior who lost her home in a fire. A GoFundMe page has been set up for the 82-year-old Tusket Falls woman, who lost everything she owned in the blaze early Thursda...
Nov 15, 2024
Steve Berry chosen as deputy mayor of Yarmouth
Steve Berry remains deputy mayor of the Town of Yarmouth. He was elected to the position at last night's swearing-in ceremony at Yarmouth town hall. Berry served as deputy the last four years. He join...
Nov 15, 2024
Town of Yarmouth to make public transit system free for all
Public transit will be free in the Town of Yarmouth. Starting December 1, the two dollar fare to use a transit bus will be lifted. Mayor Pam Mood says this has been in the works for months. "We don't ...
Nov 14, 2024
Mooseheads seeing great attendance numbers
The Halifax Mooseheads are getting their best fan support in over a decade. In an update on their website, the team says their average attendance at Scotiabank Centre is over 7,800, the third highest ...
Nov 14, 2024
Yarmouth town council to be sworn-in
Yarmouth town council will be sworn-in tonight. Once that's done, the deputy mayor position will be chosen. Mayor Pam Mood says she's excited to work with the group. "We've done orientation, and we're...
Nov 14, 2024
DFO seeking feedback on 'ghost gear'
The Department of Fisheries and Oceans wants to know more about ghost gear. They're doing an online survey, seeking public knowledge of abandoned, lost or discarded fishing gear. DFO also wants feedba...
Nov 14, 2024
New crosswalk on Parade Street in Yarmouth
A new crosswalk is in place in the Town of Yarmouth. It's on Parade Street, and will connect Myrtle Street to the Yarmouth Mountain Cemetery. It's solar-powered with safety lights, and the town is ask...
Nov 13, 2024
Shelburne hosting accessibility engagement sessions
A chance to have your say on accessibility in Shelburne. Community engagement sessions are happening Thursday at the community centre on King Street. You'll be able to learn about what the town and mu...
Nov 13, 2024
N.S.-P.E.I. ferry service to return in December
It looks like the Nova Scotia-to-PEI ferry will be back in service next month. Northumberland Ferries says the MV Confederation is due back on December 6 after repairs to the bow visor are completed. ...
Nov 13, 2024
