Author Archives: Kevin Northup
N.S. municipalities advocate for better rural healthcare
Municipal units in the country are prioritizing rural healthcare.. A resolution was passed at the recent Federation of Canadian Municipalities conference, calling on Ottawa to make healthcare accessib...
Jun 11, 2025
Health professionals urge province to make birth control free
The province is being urged to make birth control free for all. The Standing Committee on Health heard from several professionals on Tuesday who advised them to sign a pharmacare deal with the federal...
Jun 11, 2025
Majority of NSians satisfied with Houston govt; Narrative Research
A majority of Nova Scotians are satisfied with the Houston government's performance. According to a Narrative Research poll, as of last month 60 percent approve. That's up 16 percentage points from la...
Jun 10, 2025
Mooseheads anthem singer overwhelmed by support during cancer fight
A well-known anthem singer is feeling the love from the community. For the last 15 years, Peter Baylis has been belting out our national anthem at Halifax Mooseheads games. He recently got difficult n...
Jun 09, 2025
Canada to increase defence spending to NATO's 2 percent target
Canada is beefing up its armed forces. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the country will hit NATO's two percent of GDP spending target this year, five years ahead of schedule. The PM says we look ...
Jun 09, 2025
Red Cross still helping N.S. wildfire victims 2 years later
Some families are still receiving support two years after the Nova Scotia wildfires. About 100 homes are still getting help from the Canadian Red Cross in relation to the Upper Tantallon and Barringto...
Jun 09, 2025
Q Draft recap: Sea Dogs select F Alexis Joseph 1st overall
Dreams came true for over 200 hockey players at the QMJHL Draft in Quebec City. The Saint John Sea Dogs selected forward Alexis Joseph from Montreal with the first overall pick in Friday's first round...
Jun 08, 2025
Feds table Bill to remove interprovincial trade barriers, fast-track builds
A landmark Bill on free trade and major infrastructure projects. The federal government is introducing the 'One Canadian Economy' act to eliminate interprovincial trade barriers and fast track major b...
Jun 06, 2025
Sea Dogs to pick 1st , Mooseheads 3rd in Q Draft
The Saint John Sea Dogs are on the clock in the QMJHL draft. The Sea Dogs hold the first overall pick for Friday night's festivities in Quebec City. It's the first of three first rounders for Saint Jo...
Jun 06, 2025
Cape Breton Eagles name Jason Clarke as Head Coach
The Cape Breton Eagles have found a new coach. Jason Clarke takes the role after Louis Robitaille announced he was stepping down after the season. The 52-year-old from Carleton Place, Ontario signed a...
Jun 05, 2025
