Author Archives: Kevin Northup
Shelburne, Yarmouth donations pour in for Annapolis Valley firefighters
A Shelburne County group made a special weekend delivery. Municipal councillors Heidi Williams-Wagner and Paula Sutherland delivered supplies to firefighters battling the West Dalhousie wildfire. Than...
Kevin Northup Aug 18, 2025
Passenger numbers up on 'CAT' ferry over last month
An uptick in passengers on the 'CAT 'ferry. Bay Ferries says bookings on the Yarmouth-to-Maine vessel are up 37 percent over the last month. That's an increase of 9,200 passengers. So far in 2025, nea...
Kevin Northup Aug 18, 2025
Air Canada talks push back Canada Post, union meetings
The Air Canada labour dispute has delayed Canada Post talks. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers says scheduled meetings for today and Monday have been postponed. It's because of a lack of available ...
Kevin Northup Aug 15, 2025
It's National Acadian Day, celebrations underway
It's National Acadian Day. Celebrations are happening in communities across Nova Scotia. The province's Acadian Affairs minister Colton LeBlanc says it's a significant day for Acadian culture. "The co...
Kevin Northup Aug 15, 2025
N.S. Dept of Emergency Management urges you to prepare 'to go' bag in case of wildfire
What should you do if a wildfire is threatening your home? The Nova Scotia Department of Emergency Management says you need to have a to-go bag ready. Being able to look after yourself and your family...
Kevin Northup Aug 14, 2025
Marchand greets fans at Fall River DQ
This year's 'Miracle Treat Day' has a celebrity boost. Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand was at Dairy Queen's Fall River location to meet and greet fans Thursday. The NHL star tells Acadia News t...
Kevin Northup Aug 14, 2025
Ryan Graves holds hockey camp in hometown of Yarmouth
A Nova Scotian NHLer is giving back to his community. Yarmouth's Ryan Graves is a defenceman for the Pittsburgh Penguins. He's hosting the annual Ryan Graves Hockey School for about 100 kids at Marine...
Kevin Northup Aug 13, 2025
Halifax city hall adds security screening
New security measures at Halifax City Hall. An airport-style baggage x-ray machine and walk-through metal detector will be in operation as of Monday. The municipality says it's to increase safety for ...
Kevin Northup Aug 12, 2025
N.S. warden hopes we avoid repeat of 2023 wildfires
The warden of Barrington says we can't have a repeat of 2023. As Nova Scotia continues to enforce a ban on activity in the woods, many on social media have complained the province is going too far. Sh...
Kevin Northup Aug 12, 2025
HARDY, Cody Johnson headline 2026 Cavy line-up
Some of country's biggest names will headline the 2026 Cavendish Beach Music Festival. American country-rocker HARDY will kick off the popular PEI festival on Thursday, July 9. Friday July 10 will see...
Kevin Northup Aug 12, 2025





