Author Archives: Kevin Northup

Federal companies won't be able to use replacement workers during a strike. MPs unanimously passed Bill C-58 in the House of Commons, which will block the workers from being activated. NDP leader Jagm...

Fire has displaced 18 seniors in Yarmouth. The barn of the New Beginnings seniors home on Argyle Street caught fire after 3 p.m. Monday. Everyone got out of the building safely. Yarmouth fire chief Mi...

Virtual health care is expanding to two hospitals. The option will be available at Fishermen's Memorial Hospital in Lunenburg as of May 28 and at Roseway Hospital in Shelburne on May 31. A number of e...

Next season's QMJHL schedule is out. The Halifax Mooseheads will start the season with five straight road games, beginning September 20 in Charlottetown. The Moose won't be at Scotiabank Centre until ...

A special tribute for firefighters and first responders in Shelburne. Students from Shelburne High School will unveil a special art display Saturday at noon at the Atlantic House Park. Organizer Pam M...

Women's basketball continues to grow in Atlantic Canada. Season three of the Maritime Women's Basketball Association tipped off a few weeks ago. League commissioner Jen McKenzie says there are great r...

Tax rates are once again holding steady in the Town of Yarmouth. The residential rate remains $1.69 per $100 of assessment, and the commercial rate is still $4.31. It's the third straight year for the...

Two brand new viewing decks are in place at the Cape Forchu lightstation. Accessibility was a key word, as now everyone can get a better view around Yarmouth's most popular tourist attraction. The wor...

A new fisheries simulator is coming to NSCC in Shelburne. It's the first of its kind in the country. The province says it will allow students to practice operating a fishing vessel on land. It will ha...

Bookings are up for the 'CAT' to start 2024. Bay Ferries says over 18,000 passengers have purchased tickets to sail on the Nova Scotia-to-Maine ferry. That's a 15 percent increase from this time last ...