Author Archives: Kevin Northup
QMJHL schedule released for 2025/26
The Moncton Wildcats begin defense of their QMJHL title in Newfoundland. The defending champs will take on the newly-formed Regiment on September 18. Moncton will raise the banner at home on October 4...
Jun 04, 2025
Majority of N.S. small businesses support expansion of alcohol sales
It seems small businesses in Nova Scotia are on board with alcohol sales at convenience stores. A survey from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business says nearly eight in 10 support the idea. ...
Jun 04, 2025
'Bumpy' lobster fishing season ends in southwest Nova Scotia
A bumpy lobster season in southwestern Nova Scotia. Fishers hauled up their traps Saturday in LFA's 33 and 34 from Digby to Halifax. The season began in late November, and catches were down most of th...
Jun 03, 2025
PM Carney discussing interprovincial trade with premiers
Interprovincial trade will be a big topic at Canada's First Ministers meeting. Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Saskatchewan for the discussion with the country's premiers. To lead off the session, Ca...
Jun 02, 2025
Search to resume Saturday for missing N.S. children
The search for Lilly and Jack Sullivan will continue in Nova Scotia. RCMP say ground search efforts are planned for Saturday in Landsdowne Station, Pictou County, in an effort to advance investigation...
May 30, 2025
Province to allow more commercial vehicles, modular buildings
It will soon be easier for commercial trucks to enter Nova Scotia. The province says they're removing more interprovincial trade barriers to grow the economy. This includes allowing more types of vehi...
May 30, 2025
N.S. to gather feedback on where liquor can be sold, drank
The province wants feedback on how alcohol is bought and consumed. It could include more places to buy and more spots for people to drink. Finance minister John Lohr says the nation is changing. "We'r...
May 29, 2025
Batherson first from N.S. to win PWHL championship
A Nova Scotian is a PWHL champion for the first time. Mae Batherson of New Minas is part of the Minnesota Frost, who won their second straight Walter Cup. She put up three assists in 25 games this sea...
May 27, 2025
Mullen acclaimed for second term as NSGEU president
Sandra Mullen is still the president of the NSGEU. She was acclaimed for the second time as part of the executive team representing over 38,000 workers in the province. Mullen says a big topic at the ...
May 26, 2025
Mediation continues between Canada Post, CUPW
Talks through mediation between Canada Post and their workers. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers says they met with mediators in Ottawa Sunday morning, and presented their response to the latest of...
May 25, 2025
