Author Archives: Kevin Northup
Barrington Ready For Nova Scotia Marathon
It's time to race in Barrington on Sunday. The 50th Nova Scotia Marathon will run through the area and Cape Sable Island. About 500 participants are taking part in different events, with staggered sta...
Jul 23, 2021
Yarmouth Shark Scramble Returns Next Month
The Yarmouth Shark Scramble is back this summer. The pandemic wiped out last year's tournament, which sees around 150 fishers compete to see who can catch the largest blue shark. Bob Gavel, one of the...
Jul 22, 2021
Wedgeport Legion To Honour Korean War Veterans
A ceremony to honour Korean War veterans will take place this Saturday. It's being held at the Wedgeport Legion Branch 155 at 11 a.m. It's to commemorate the Korean War Armistice and the end of active...
Jul 22, 2021
Yarmouth: Aquaculture, Municipal Planning Strategy Discussed At Public Participation Meeting
The Municipality of Yarmouth hosted a virtual public participation meeting last night. About 60 people logged in to share their thoughts on proposed amendments to the Municipal Planning Strategy, whic...
Jul 21, 2021 The potential site of Boreal Salmon's open-flow land-based salmon farm in Chebogue. (Contributed Photo)
Public Participation Meeting Tonight On Aquaculture Municipal Planning Strategy Changes
Tonight, a public participation meeting will take place through the Municipality of Yarmouth. Citizens will get to have their say on a proposed amendment to the Municipal Planning Strategy, which woul...
Jul 20, 2021 The potential site of Boreal Salmon's open-flow land-based salmon farm in Chebogue. (Contributed Photo)
Yarmouth Recreation Running At Full Steam
Lots of activities are being offered through Yarmouth Recreation this summer. It wasn't known a few months ago if in-person activities could resume at all during the busiest time of the year for outdo...
Jul 20, 2021
Blood Donation Clinics This Week In Yarmouth, Barrington, Clare
Several blood donation clinics are in our region this week. Today, Canadian Blood Services are hosting a clinic at the Barrington Passage Lions Club Hall from 1-3 and 5-8. Tomorrow and Wednesday, the ...
Jul 19, 2021 Y95 News photo
Virtual Information Session Wednesday For Tusket Dam Project
A date has been set for a virtual information session on the Tusket Falls Main Dam refurbishment. It will be held Wednesday night beginning at 6 p.m, hosted by Nova Scotia Power. This is to provide in...
Jul 19, 2021 (Y95 News photo)
Yarmouth's Adam Fowler Still Seeking Votes In Contest
A Yarmouth man needs your votes. Adam Fowler is currently in the quarterfinal of a contest through Muscle and Fitness Magazine. It's to crown this year's 'Mr. Health and Fitness.' Last Thursday, he fi...
Jul 19, 2021
Provincial Election Candidates For Tri-Counties
Nova Scotians will head to the polls for an election on August 17th. In the Tri-Counties, there are five ridings we'll be keeping an eye on. So far, for Yarmouth, incumbent Liberal and Health Minister...
Jul 19, 2021
