Author Archives: Kevin Northup
Province looking for vendors for school lunch program
A new school lunch program is taking shape for Nova Scotia. The province put out a request for proposals for companies to prepare and serve lunches. Local suppliers and ingredients will be prioritized...
Jun 10, 2024
Mariners use territorial selection to draft goalie Noah Muise
The Yarmouth Mariners have added a local goaltender to their club. Noah Muise of Lower Wedgeport was taken with a territorial selection ahead of Saturday's MHL Draft in Truro. Muise played for the Sou...
Jun 10, 2024
Community devastated over loss of Clare's Bangor Sawmill
People in the Municipality of Clare are mourning a part of their history. The Bangor Sawmill Museum in Meteghan River was destroyed by fire on Saturday. The community had been fundraising for repairs ...
Jun 10, 2024
New champion at Great Lobsterman Challenge in Barrington
There's a new champion in the Great Lobsterman Challenge. Tyler Snow dethroned five-time champion Corey Crowell in Barrington. The competition sees how fast the fishers can splice rope, get their gear...
Jun 10, 2024
New poll shows PCs favoured to win next N.S. election
The governing PCs have a big lead in voter support for the next provincial election. But the level of satisfaction in Tim Houston's government is declining. According to a new Narrative Research poll,...
Jun 10, 2024
Maple Grove, other schools to get earlier start, end times
Some students in Yarmouth County will be catching the bus earlier in September. A slight change to hours for some schools. The Tri-County Regional Centre for Education says it's to address an abnormal...
Jun 10, 2024
Eagles, Mooseheads make significant trades at QMJHL Draft
The Cape Breton Eagles dealt the first overall pick in the QMJHL Draft. They opened Friday's first round in Moncton with a trade to Quebec, the Eagles got the fourth-overall pick in the deal, along wi...
Jun 09, 2024
Fire destroys Bangor Sawmill Museum in Digby County
There's nothing left of the Bangor Sawmill Museum after an early morning fire in Digby County. Firefighters were called to the scene just after 4 a.m. Saturday in Meteghan River. Meteghan fire chief K...
Jun 08, 2024
RCMP arrest Pictou County man wanted for nearly 2 years
A Pictou County man is facing dozens of charges for break-and-enter, theft and more. The 28-year-old from Lyons Brook was arrested after a traffic stop Wednesday morning on Highway 102 in Shubenacadie...
Jun 07, 2024
Eagles to pick first overall in QMJHL Draft
The Cape Breton Eagles are on the clock for the QMJHL Draft. They hold the first overall pick in Friday's first round in Moncton. The Eagles are coming off their first trip to the semifinals in 17 yea...
Jun 07, 2024
