Author Archives: Kevin Northup
N.S. plan aims to improve transportation in Halifax
Big changes could be coming for transporation in Halifax. A new regional plan looks at the next 20 years, and has identified several projects for preliminary work. They include a Halifax peninsula cor...
Aug 06, 2025
N.S. bans travel, activities in woods due to dry conditions
Stay out of the woods. That's the warning from Premier Tim Houston as Nova Scotia experiences extremely dry conditions. The province is banning all unnecessary travel in wooded areas, including hiking...
Aug 05, 2025
Canadian Axe-Throwing Championships will feature worlds best in N.S.
The best axe-throwers in the world are coming to Nova Scotia. The Canadian Axe-Throwing Championships are happening in Barrington, Shelburne County August 15-17. Darren Hudson is a long-time lumberjac...
Aug 05, 2025
Houston says N.S. ready to retaliate against U.S. tariffs
Premier Tim Houston says trade talks between Canada and the U.S. have been a 'long and difficult road.' Following news of another tariff increase by U.S. president Donald Trump (to 35 percent on some ...
Aug 01, 2025
Marchand celebrates Stanley Cup with friends, family in HRM
Brad Marchand had his day with the Stanley Cup. The Florida Panthers forward celebrated his second career championship in the HRM at a private event with friends and family on Wednesday. Some of the h...
Aug 01, 2025
Ryan, Cheverie named to Canadian women's hockey Olympic staff
Two Nova Scotians will be on the bench with Canada's women's hockey team at the Olympics. Head Coach Troy Ryan of Spryfield will go for another gold medal in Milan this February. Ryan is also the head...
Jul 31, 2025
Update 8:50 p.m.: Wildfire contained in Big Indian Lake, Tantallon
An active wildfire in Tantallon is now being held. It's in the south end of Big Indian Lake. In a news release, the city says firefighters started to leave the scene at 8:30 p.m., while crews from the...
Jul 30, 2025
New Coast Guard rescue boat dedicated in Clark's Harbour
A new search and rescue boat is now in service for the Canadian Coast Guard. The Baie Des Chaleurs was dedicated in Clark's Harbour, Shelburne County on Wednesday morning. It's the 13th of 20 new life...
Jul 30, 2025
Digby mayor, tourism sector welcome reduced ferry rates
Excitement in Digby as Fundy Rose fares are slashed in half. The ferry to Saint John was part of Prime Minister Mark Carney's announcement to reduce costs for interprovincial travel. Digby Mayor Mike ...
Jul 29, 2025
How will Canada approach potential trade deal with U.S?
Will we finally see trade peace between Canada and the United States? A deadline to reach a deal approaches on Friday as several tariffs remain in place. Expert on Canada/U.S. relations Dr. Asa McKerc...
Jul 29, 2025
