Author Archives: Kevin Northup
Y-Con to be held at Mariners Centre
Yarmouth's comic book and gaming convention will be bigger than ever. Y-Con is moving to the Mariners Centre for its fourth edition. Organizer Malcolm Seaboyer says the event has grown each year. "We ...
May 17, 2024
Fine for illegal burning bumps to $25,000 during wildfire season
The fine for starting an illegal fire during wildfire season is going up to $25,000. That's up from the basic fine of $237.50. With Victoria Day weekend on the horizon, the province announced the fine...
May 16, 2024 Calm on the Water
Grand opening of viewing deck at Cape Forchu lightstation
A grand opening for tourism season at one of Yarmouth's top attractions. The Cape Forchu lightstation will officially kick-off the season Frida) morning at 9. One of the new features is an accessible ...
May 16, 2024
Yarmouth Mayor excited for return of the 'CAT'
The Mayor of Yarmouth says exciting times await as the 'CAT' ferry returns. The first sailings between the town and Bar Harbor, Maine take place Friday. Pam Mood says tens of thousands enjoy the area ...
May 16, 2024
Mariners Centre to get multi-sport outdoor court
A new outdoor multi-sport court is coming to Mariners Centre. It will be 18,000 square feet, and be built next to the outdoor ball hockey rink. The court will be accessible for basketball, wheelchair ...
May 15, 2024
Tourism season exciting for Yarmouth's 'Every Bloomin' Thing'
The 'CAT' ferry is getting ready to set sail for the 2024 season. The first trips between Yarmouth and Bar Harbor, Maine are scheduled for Friday. Kilby Nickerson is the manager of 'Every Bloomin' Thi...
May 15, 2024
Mariners Centre to unveil new project
(this story was written by YCMHS Grade 12 Co-op student Ethan Nickerson) A special project is coming to Mariners Centre. In a social media post, the Centre says it's part of the expansion. They're set...
May 14, 2024
Class-action lawsuit filed over St. Martha's data breach
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Nova Scotia Health. Nearly 2,700 patients of St. Martha's hospital in Antigonish had personal health information inappropriately accessed by an employee l...
May 14, 2024
Kenneth Deveau named president of Universite Sainte-Anne
There's a new president and vice-chancellor of Universite Sainte-Anne. Dr. Kenneth Deveau takes over the role from Allister Surette. He's been a teacher and involved in programs at Sainte-Anne for 20 ...
May 14, 2024
Trudeau releases statement on passing of Arthur L. Irving
The Prime Minister has released a statement on the passing of Arthur L. Irving. Justin Trudeau says it's with sadness that he learned of Irving's passing. The PM called the New Brunswick native a succ...
May 14, 2024
