Author Archives: Kevin Northup

The province is supporting victims of gender-based violence. They're giving nearly $3 million over the next three years to support two projects led by YWCA Halifax. The 'Safer Spaces' program offers r...

An underdog role isn't phasing the Halifax Mooseheads. The young team secured the last playoff spot in the QMJHL, and will face the defending champion Drummondville Voltigeurs in the first round. The ...

Nova Scotia's Premier wants to work closely with the next Prime Minister. Tim Houston sent a letter to Liberal leader Mark Carney and Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre on the province's priorities....

The Cape Breton Eagles are hoping for another magical playoff run. Last year the team went to the third round for the first time since 2007. They're getting ready to face the team that knocked them ou...

A province-wide career fair hopes to pull in more healthcare workers. It's the second annual event hosted by Nova Scotia Health. Last year, over 200 people were hired across the province as a direct r...

Premier Tim Houston is happy with the current legislative session. Over the last 20 days, the government has introduced several Bills, including lifting a ban on fracking and uranium exploration. Hous...

Schools on the South Shore are now flying Canadian and Nova Scotian flags only. Other flags representing diverse groups have been removed from outside the schools, according to a release from the Nova...

How can you cast your ballot in the upcoming federal election? You can vote at your assigned polling station on April 28, or on advanced polling days over the Easter long-weekend. The country's Chief ...

Nova Scotia's QMJHL teams are ready to start the playoffs. Both the Halifax Mooseheads and Cape Breton Eagles will begin their first round series in Quebec on Friday. The Mooseheads are major underdog...

An agreement to protect the Chignecto Isthmus. Nova Scotia and New Brunswick have reached a deal with the federal government to protect the connection from the effects of climate change. The feds will...