Author Archives: Kevin Northup
Rainfall, Wind Warnings Remain In Effect For Parts Of Tri-Counties
No major power outages in the Tri-Counties this morning as a low pressure system continues to pass through the area. A rainfall warning remains in effect for Yarmouth and Shelburne counties, with a wi...
Oct 27, 2021 A streetlight blown over by wind in Yarmouth early in the morning on October 27th, 2021 (Y95 News Photo)
Fire Destroys Barn In Rockville, Yarmouth County
Fire tore through a barn on a property in Yarmouth County this morning. Just before 7:30 a.m, the Yarmouth fire department responded to the blaze on Chebogue Road in Rockville. Yarmouth Fire Chief Mik...
Oct 26, 2021 A barn completely in flames on October 26, 2021 on Chebogue Road in Rockville. (Photo: Dawn Nickerson Ramsey)
Rainfall Warning In Effect For Yarmouth, Shelburne Counties
Warnings from Environment Canada of a low-pressure system generating lots of rain and wind this week. Up to 60 millimetres of rain could fall in Yarmouth and Shelburne Counties today until Thursday mo...
Oct 26, 2021
Argyle Develops New Strategic Plan
The Municipality of Argyle has a new strategic plan in place for the next five years. The plan is built around staff and council's vision for Argyle. Warden Danny Muise says there are a number of goal...
Oct 25, 2021 Argyle Municipal Building. Y95 photo.
Downtown Banners Honour Yarmouth's War Veterans
50 banners bearing the names of Yarmouth's veterans have been installed along Main Street. The program is a partnership between the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 61 and the Town of Yarmouth. Chair of t...
Oct 25, 2021 A banner for the Veterans Memorial Banner program is hung in Yarmouth (Town of Yarmouth photo)
Valley High School Hockey League Results: Oct 22-24
The Valley High School Hockey League began play on the weekend. The YCMHS Vikings fell 3-2 in their home opener yesterday to West Kings. Par-en-Bas opened their season with a 5-1 win over Forest Heigh...
Oct 25, 2021
YCMHA Results: Oct 23-24
Minor hockey games began over the weekend in the Yarmouth County Minor Hockey Association. The Wade's Wire Traps U15 AA Mariners defeated Valley 6-3 and lost to South Shore 7-1. Ashton Samms, scored t...
Oct 25, 2021
Southwest Storm Drop Two Games To East Hants In Barrington
A pair of losses for the Southwest Storm this weekend at home. They fell 4-3 both Saturday and Sunday to East Hants at the Sandy Wickens Memorial Arena. Justin Smith scored twice Saturday, and Miguel ...
Oct 25, 2021 Southwest Storm logo (Contributed)
Mariners Win, Lose In OT At Home Over The Weekend
The Yarmouth Mariners picked up three of a possible four points in a pair of home games on the weekend. On Friday, Yarmouth got by Grand Falls 3-2 thanks to a late goal from Reilly Mayne. Saturday, Ed...
Oct 25, 2021 Mariners forward Reilly Mayne (9) celebrates a goal against Grand Falls on October 22nd at Mariners Centre (Ken Chetwynd Photo)
Heavy Rain, Strong Wind Expected Mid-Week For Tri-Counties
It looks like a wet and blustery final week of October. Environment Canada has issued a Special Weather Statement for southern Nova Scotia. They say significant rain and wind is expected, around 50 mi...
Oct 25, 2021
