Author Archives: Kevin Northup

A chance to see the Yarmouth Mariners before next week's season opener. They're hosting the Valley Wildcats Friday night at 7 in an exhibition game. Head Coach and GM Laurie Barron says fans should se...

It's going to be a very wet weekend. Environment Canada is calling for up to 100 mm of rain for most of the province. The forecaster says it will start Friday night and last until Saturday afternoon. ...

People in need of a family doctor was the opening topic at the Nova Scotia legislature. Liberal leader Zach Churchill says over 160,000 people are without right now. "ER closures unlike we've ever see...

Yarmouth's art gallery is staying open a while longer. The Friends of the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia Western Branch will continue to host an Acadian art display until October 13. Earlier this year, th...

Yarmouth's mayor is hoping for four more years. Pam Mood announced she's running in next month's municipal election. Mood became mayor in 2012 and has held the seat ever since, winning the last three ...

Strong passenger numbers continue on the 'CAT' ferry. Bay Ferries says the Yarmouth to Bar Harbor, Maine vessel has booked nearly 46,000 passengers for 2024. That's an increase of over 8,000 compared ...

It's back to school Thursday for over 6,200 students in the Tri-Counties. A number of changes are happening at schools, including a new cellphone policy and school lunch program for Grades P-6. Region...

Another interest rate cut from the Bank of Canada. Its key rate dropped by 25 basis points to 4.25 percent. It was widely believed the rate would drop again based on cooling inflation on both sides of...

The search continues for a missing diver in Digby County. RCMP confirm the diver is a 29-year-old man from Meteghan. He was reported missing on Friday night in St. Mary's Bay, no foul play is suspecte...

Sewer tests are coming up in Shelburne. The town says a company will be doing a sanitary smoke study next week. They say it's to identify any leaks in the system. The company will pump a harmless, non...