Author Archives: Kevin Northup
3 staff injured after 'serious incident' at QEII emergency department in Halifax
Three employees were injured after a 'serious incident' at the QEII's emergency department. Halifax Regional Police were called around 1 p.m. for a weapons complaint. Health Minister Michelle Thompson...
Jan 29, 2025
Nova Scotia gets 'A-' grade in red tape reduction; CFIB
Nova Scotia is cutting more red tape. The Canadian Federation for Independent Business gives our province an 'A minus' grade in their 16th annual report card. That's the second highest score in Canada...
Jan 29, 2025
BoC lowers rate, says tariff threat 'clouding economic outlook'
As the tariff threat looms, the Bank of Canada lowered its interest rate again. The 25 basis point reduction is the sixth straight decrease, and brings it to three percent. Governor Tiff Macklem says ...
Jan 29, 2025
N.S. to put in largest minimum wage increase ever
It's the largest minimum wage increase in Nova Scotia's history. It's going up $1.30 by October to $16.50 an hour. The first raise will take it to $15.70 on April 1. Labour, Skills and Immigration min...
Jan 29, 2025
Snowy Wednesday in the forecast for much of N.S.
It's been a snowy day in much of the province. A special weather statement is in effect for most of eastern Nova Scotia, including Guysborough, Inverness and Richmond counties. Up to 15 centimetres of...
Jan 28, 2025
Case of man charged in largest N.S. wildfire back in court
The man charged in the largest wildfire in Nova Scotia's history is returning to court. The lawyer for 23-year-old Dalton Clark Stewart entered a guilty plea in Shelburne Provincial Court in November ...
Jan 28, 2025
No 'traitors' in parliament on foreign interference, report says
Foreign interference did not affect the last two federal elections. The final report of a public inquiry makes 50 recommendations after hearing from over 100 witnesses. Commissioner Marie-Jose Hogue s...
Jan 28, 2025
6 new wind farms to pop up in N.S. by 2028
It's going to be the single largest reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the province's history. Six new wind farms are coming, they're expected to add 19 percent more clean electricity to the pow...
Jan 27, 2025
Feds shelve plan to re-distribute elver quota
Ottawa is not going through with a pilot project on elvers. The Department of Fisheries and Oceans says a plan to take over a quarter of licence holders' catches and give to individual fishers has bee...
Jan 24, 2025
Churchill, Chender among King Charles III Coronation medal recipients
A former Yarmouth MLA has been given a King Charles III Coronation medal. Zach Churchill was a provincial politician from 2010 until November's election. He became Liberal leader, and also served as m...
Jan 24, 2025
