Author Archives: Kevin Northup
'Nothing of relevance' found in new search for Jack and Lilly Sullivan; RCMP
A new search for Jack and Lilly Sullivan. An Ontario volunteer group 'Please Bring Me Home' led the efforts on Saturday through woods in Landsdowne Station, Pictou County. The four-and-six year-old si...
Nov 16, 2025
N.S. Fisheries minister optimistic about trade future with China
Nova Scotia's Fisheries minister says China is a very important trading partner. Kent Smith visited the country recently to attend a seafood expo and have meetings. China is the province's second-larg...
Nov 14, 2025
Long-term care minister confident N.S. will reach agreement with workers
The province is confident they'll reach a deal with long-term care workers. Several CUPE locals have voted in favour of strike action in recent weeks, they're asking for higher wages and more staffing...
Nov 14, 2025
Economic impact study on 'CAT' ferry expected in 'coming months;' Tilley
An economic impact study of the 'CAT' ferry is expected 'within the coming months.' That's according to Public Works minister Fred Tilley, when asked about the Yarmouth-to-Maine vessel. An interim rep...
Nov 13, 2025
N.S. completes 'successful' seafood trade trip to China
A seafood trade mission to China was successful, according to the province. The 10-day trip by Fisheries Minister Kent Smith helped promote Nova Scotia's seafood market, and support local companies. I...
Nov 13, 2025
Mooseheads anthem singer Peter Baylis passes away
The long-time anthem singer for the Halifax Mooseheads has died. Peter Baylis passed away early Wednesday morning at age 62 after a battle with brain cancer. His wife Jen announced his passing on the ...
Nov 12, 2025
UPDATE: d'Entremont 'booed' at N.S. Remembrance Day service
Nova Scotian MP Chris d'Entremont was booed at a Remembrance Day service. It happened at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 21 in Annapolis Royal. This comes after d'Entremont crossed the floor from the...
Nov 12, 2025
Churchill says d'Entremont 'used good judgement' in floor-crossing
A former provincial Liberal leader is speaking out on the federal floor crossing. Zach Churchill of Yarmouth supports Acadie-Annapolis MP Chris d'Entremont's decision to leave the Conservatives and jo...
Nov 07, 2025
Economy gains 67,000 jobs in October; StatsCan
More jobs popped up in October nationwide. StatsCan says the economy added 67,000 jobs last month. That helped the unemployment fall two tenths of a percentage point to 6.9 percent. It July and August...
Nov 07, 2025
d'Entremont hopes supporters understand decision to cross floor
A Nova Scotian MP hopes those who voted for him as a Conservative, can forgive him. Chris d'Entremont of Acadie-Annapolis crossed the floor, and joined the Liberals Tuesday night after the budget was ...
Nov 06, 2025
