Author Archives: Kevin Northup
Interest brewing for alcohol at N.S. convenience stores
Could we see liquor on convenience and grocery store shelves? Interest is brewing in Nova Scotia, but the province has yet to dive in. Finance minister John Lohr says it's an idea they'd be willing to...
Apr 17, 2025
Bank of Canada holds key interest rate despite tariff uncertainty
A trade war with the United States hasn't moved the Bank of Canada's key interest rate. It remains at 2.75 percent, despite uncertainty south of the border. BoC Governor Tiff Macklem says the economy ...
Apr 16, 2025
Mooseheads facing elimination, Wildcats hope to rebound
The Halifax Mooseheads are down to their final chance. They host Rouyn-Noranda for Game 4 tonight, needing a win to stay alive in their second round playoff series. The Huskies took Game 3 last night ...
Apr 16, 2025
N.S. government receives high praise from AG office
High praise from Nova Scotia's Auditor General. Kim Adair says the province has boosted it's three-year average of completing recommendations from 60 to 80 percent. She says that includes 100 percent ...
Apr 15, 2025
Mooseheads look to bounce back, Wildcats try to keep rolling
The Halifax Mooseheads are hoping some home cooking will get them back in their second round series. They're at Scotiabank Centre Tuesday and Wednesday night for Games 3 and 4 against the Rouyn-Norand...
Apr 15, 2025
Funding for second annual Nova Scotia Stampede
More funding for the Nova Scotia Stampede. The province is kicking in $700,000 for the 2025 edition this September in Truro. That includes $550,000 for portable bleachers at the exhibition grounds in ...
Apr 14, 2025
Q playoffs: Moncton up 2-0, Mooseheads down 2-0
It wasn't the weekend the Halifax Mooseheads wanted. They're down 2-0 to the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies in their second round series, dropping Game 1 4-1 Friday and Game 2 5-0 Saturday. The underdog Mooseh...
Apr 13, 2025
Search called off for missing boater north of Dartmouth
The search has been called off for a missing boater north of Dartmouth. Two men were on a boat that capsized Thursday night on Cousins Lake. A 50-year-old man swam to shore and called for help, while ...
Apr 13, 2025
Cape Breton to host 2026 IIHF U18 Women's Worlds
A major hockey tournament is coming to our province next year. The U18 Women's World Hockey Championship will be held in Sydney and Membertou in January. It's the first time the tournament will take p...
Apr 13, 2025
5 sent to hospital after carbon monoxide found in Dartmouth building
Five people were taken to hospital after a carbon monoxide incident at a Dartmouth apartment building. According to Halifax Professional Firefighters on Facebook, a patient at Dartmouth General Hospit...
Apr 13, 2025
