Author Archives: Kevin Northup

Portuguese man o'war spotted on South Shore beaches
Heads up if you're visiting a beach on the South Shore. Portuguese man o'war have been spotted recently, which is common this time of year. Parks Nova Scotia says they've noticed them at their Summerv...
Kevin Northup Aug 08, 2023
Fuel prices up ahead of long weekend
Another hike at the pumps before a long weekend. Diesel is up nearly 4 cents a litre, you'll now pay over $1.90 in most areas. Regular increased by less than a cent. That price is hovering around $1.8...
Kevin Northup Aug 04, 2023
Taylor Swift bringing 'Eras Tour' to Toronto in 2024
It's a 'Cruel Summer' no more for Canadian Swifties. Taylor Swift is coming to Toronto for 6 shows in November, 2024. She'll play all the dates at the home of the Blue Jays, the Rogers Centre. Fan reg...
Kevin Northup Aug 03, 2023
Meta moving away from news on Facebook, Instagram in Canada
Soon you won't be able to access news on Facebook or Instagram. Meta officially announcing they're pulling all news-related content for Canadian users within the next few weeks. It's in response to Bi...
Kevin Northup Aug 02, 2023
North Preston man wanted on province-wide arrest warrant
A man is wanted on a province-wide arrest warrant. 47-year old Burt 'Dangulo' Thompson of North Preston is facing charges connected to criminal harassment and trespassing in April. Halifax District RC...
Kevin Northup Aug 01, 2023
Paul Reubens (Pee-wee Herman) dead at 70
A major star in children's entertainment has died. Paul Reubens passed away Sunday night after a private battle with cancer. He was best known as 'Pee-wee Herman' from the show 'Pee-wee's Playhouse,' ...
Kevin Northup Jul 31, 2023
Homicide under investigation in Lunenburg County
Human remains have been found in Parkdale, Lunenburg County. The remains of a man were found Wednesday afternoon near New Ross. RCMP say his death has been ruled a homicide. The Southwest Nova RCMP Ma...
Kevin Northup Jul 28, 2023
Touchdown Atlantic returns to Halifax
The CFL takes over Halifax this Saturday. Touchdown Atlantic heads to Huskies Stadium, as the Toronto Argonauts take on the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The league announced last month that tickets were ...
Kevin Northup Jul 28, 2023
Rushton thanks first responders after floods
Daring rescues by first responders during last weekend's flash floods. The province's Natural Resources Minister is applauding emergency personnel for their efforts. Tory Rushton says he knows there w...
Kevin Northup Jul 28, 2023
Wildfires declared out, Rushton says they were 'human caused'
The Nova Scotia wildfires are officially out. Firefighters spent weeks in Shelburne County and Tantallon monitoring for hotspots and putting them out. Now the focus turns to what caused them. Natural ...
Kevin Northup Jul 27, 2023





