Author Archives: Kevin Northup
NS Health didn't follow proper policy on some health contracts; AG report
The province's auditor general says some health contracts didn't follow proper policy. Since 2020, Kim Adair says Nova Scotia Health inappropriately used alternative procurement on six sole-sourced co...
Mar 31, 2026
Gas, diesel to go up at midnight due to interrupter clause
Another hike at the gas pump. Gas is going up 7.1 cents per litre at midnight, diesel will jump 10.9 cents. It's because the energy board has invoked the interrupter clause once again. The conflict in...
Mar 30, 2026
Freezing rain/ice pellets forecasted for parts of N.S.
It looks like we're not done with winter yet. Ice pellets and freezing rain are in the forecast for parts of eastern and northern Nova Scotia. Environment Canada says it could be signifcant, and it's ...
Mar 30, 2026
Mooseheads embracing underdog role in Round 1
It's playoff time in Halifax. And once again, the Mooseheads are the underdogs in their first round series. They open the QMJHL playoffs against Chicoutimi Friday night on the road. The Sags finished ...
Mar 26, 2026
Province, HRM to review traffic issues on Halifax Peninsula
A review of congested streets on the Halifax Peninsula. The province and the HRM look at core streets and access points to help improve traffic flow. They're working with consultant company CIMA Canad...
Mar 25, 2026
Hydro-Quebec interested in N.S. offshore wind
A Quebec company is interested in offshore wind from Nova Scotia. Hydro-Quebec is looking into timelines and costs associated with projects here. They've issued a request for information on transmissi...
Mar 25, 2026
UPDATE: Budget vote passes after Province House put off limits to public
A vote on the provincial budget has passed in the legislature. The Appropriations Act passed Wednesday afternoon, after Speaker Danielle Barkhouse announced Province House would be closed to the publi...
Mar 25, 2026
N.S. long-term care workers rally as talks resume with province
Workers at some Nova Scotian nursing homes could go on strike soon. Final conciliation talks between long-term care workers represented by CUPE and the province are scheduled for Tuesday. Workers at d...
Mar 23, 2026
'A cool moment'; N.S. group reacts to nod from popular TV show
A 'cool moment' for a Nova Scotian based medical technology group. Last week, TV medical drama 'The Pitt' aired an episode featuring 'Ring Rescue' of Dartmouth. It showcased a device that removes stuc...
Mar 16, 2026
Popular TV series to feature medical equipment created in N.S.
A Nova Scotian flavour to a popular TV series. If you're a fan of medical drama 'The Pitt' on HBO Max, you'll see hospital equipment created in Dartmouth. Thursday's episode features 'Ring Rescue,' co...
Mar 12, 2026
