Author Archives: Kevin Northup
Digby County fire still burning, no longer spreading
A forest fire in Digby County is no longer spreading. The blaze in Hassett grew to 111 hectares yesterday. The Department of Natural Resources says 26 staff, 47 volunteer firefighters and two helicopt...
May 10, 2023
UPDATE: Digby County wildfire grows to 80 hectares
A forest fire in Digby County expanded overnight. It's now 80 hectares in size, according to the Department of Natural Resources. They say they're working to get the blaze in Hassett under control. 10...
May 09, 2023
Mattea Roach drops first game of Jeopardy! Masters tournament
Nova Scotia's Mattea Roach didn't have the start they wanted in the Jeopardy! Masters tournament. Sitting in last place heading into Final Jeopardy! last night, Roach couldn't come up with the answer ...
May 09, 2023
MacMaster questioned on later start for CAT ferry
You may have noticed a late start for the CAT ferry this season. The 2022 season began in mid-May, but the first sail from Yarmouth to Maine isn't scheduled until May 25th this year. Speaking on Publi...
May 05, 2023
Mooseheads tie series with Sherbrooke
It's all tied up heading back to Halifax. The Mooseheads evened their series with the Phoenix at 2, winning 5-2 in Sherbrooke last night. Alex Doucet had two goals, Mathieu Cataford had two points to ...
May 05, 2023
N.S. gas prices fall again
If you held out on filling up your gas tank, you're in luck. A five cent drop for regular now has the price at around $1.50 a litre. Diesel users also got more relief, with the price going down nearly...
May 05, 2023
The 'CAT' is back in Yarmouth Harbour
The 'CAT' came back. The Bay Ferries vessel sailed into Yarmouth Harbour this morning, to begin preparations for the upcoming season. Last year was the first time the ship carried passengers between Y...
May 04, 2023
Mooseheads try to tie series with Phoenix tonight
The Halifax Mooseheads hope to pull even with the Phoenix in their Q-league semifinal tonight. The teams play Game 4 in Sherbrooke, with the Moose down 2-1. Halifax got back in the series with a big w...
May 04, 2023
Shooting in Dartmouth sends man to hospital
A man was seriously injured after a shooting in Dartmouth. It happened late last night in the Murray Hill Drive area. Halifax Police continue to patrol the scene, they say the investigation is ongoing...
May 03, 2023
Man injured at Dartmouth workplace
A man was injured on the job in Dartmouth. It happened around 8:30 a.m. Monday on Akerly Boulevard, as a piece of equipment fell off a truck onto a 40-year old man. Halifax Police say the man was help...
May 03, 2023
