Author Archives: Kevin Northup
Drop-In Vaccine Clinics In Barrington, Clare This Week
More drop-in COVID vaccine clinics this week in the Tri-Counties. A clinic is being held at the Barrington Passage Fire Hall in Centreville today from 2-7 p.m and tomorrow from 10 a.m to 3 p.m. Later ...
Jan 31, 2022 NIAID / CC
Clean-Up Continues After Weekend Storm
Tri-County Regional Centre for Education schools in Digby County are closed today, as clean-up continues from Saturday's winter storm. Over 30 centimetres of snow fell in most areas, and high winds cr...
Jan 31, 2022
Federal Funding For Mariners On Main, Splash Park And Others
Some federal funding announced yesterday for our region. Mariners on Main in Yarmouth is getting over $226,000 for repairs and upgrades through the Canada Community Revitalization Fund. CEO Dorgam Hid...
Jan 28, 2022 Members of the Yarmouth Whitecaps back in the pool at 'Mariners on Main' (Photo: Yarmouth Whitecaps on Facebook)
Gas Prices Up Again
The price of gas is up again in Nova Scotia. An increase of 2.2 cents per litre for regular, and 1.4 cents for diesel. In the Town of Yarmouth this morning, a litre of regular self-serve will cost you...
Jan 28, 2022
Clean-Up Of Bunkers Island Shoreline Planned This Sunday
A clean-up of the Bunkers Island shoreline in Yarmouth is scheduled for this Sunday. Weather permitting, it will begin at noon, and proof of vaccination is required to attend. Scotian Shores, a group ...
Jan 27, 2022
Firefighters Rescue Deer On Lake Milo
A deer stranded on Lake Milo in Yarmouth was rescued this morning. Just after 8 a.m, volunteer firefighters with the Yarmouth department made their way onto the ice, and were able to use a rescue sled...
Jan 26, 2022 Yarmouth firefighters rescue a deer off the ice at Lake Milo in Yarmouth on January 26, 2022. (Photo courtesy Morgan Walker)
Town's 'Grants To Organizations' Deadline Approaching
The Town of Yarmouth will accept applications for its 'Grants to Organizations' program until the end of the week. Non-profit groups have until Friday at 4 p.m. to make the submission. Mayor Pam Mood ...
Jan 25, 2022
More COVID-19 Cases At Yarmouth Regional Hospital
An outbreak of COVID-19 continues at Yarmouth Regional Hospital. In yesterday's release of hospitalization statistics, Nova Scotia Health says seven more patients in a ward at the hospital have tested...
Jan 25, 2022 (Yarmouth Regional Hospital-Y95 News photo)
Cold Weather Creates Good Skating Conditions In Tri-Counties
It's been a rare sight in the Tri-Counties the last few years, people skating on a frozen lake or pond. That was the case over the weekend, as many took to the ice to play hockey or go for a skate. No...
Jan 24, 2022
Rapid COVID Tests Available Tomorrow At Some Libraries
A chance for you to get your hands on a rapid test kit tomorrow. The Western Counties Regional Library says a limited number of tests will be available at three locations. Starting at 10 a.m, the Izaa...
Jan 24, 2022
