Author Archives: Kevin Northup
Premier says funds stolen from his Pictou East riding association
Nova Scotia's Premier says money was stolen from his riding association in Pictou East. In a statement, Tim Houston said this was discovered on Monday night. The exact amount is unknown, but the perso...
Oct 09, 2024
Nova East Wind, N.S. Mi'kmaw Chiefs sign MoU for offshore wind project
A memorandum of understanding for a proposed offshore wind project in Nova Scotia. It's between Nova East Wind and the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi'kmaw Chiefs. The project aims to install 20-25 floatin...
Oct 09, 2024
NS Power sending crews to Florida to help after Milton
Nova Scotia Power wants to help Florida through Hurricane Milton. The state reached out, and asked for as many crew members as they could spare. NS Power Storm Lead Matt Drover says a team of 35 left ...
Oct 08, 2024
Pre-trial coming up for man charged in Barrington Lake fire
A pre-trial is coming up for a man accused of starting the largest wildfire in Nova Scotia's history. Dalton Clark Stewart of Villagedale, Shelburne County has yet to appear in Provincial Court. His p...
Oct 08, 2024
New N.S. centre to help international medical grads become licensed
The province is creating a centre to help international medical grads become licensed to practise. The new assessment centre in Halifax will start with four of the graduates providing care for about 2...
Oct 08, 2024
Province invokes interrupter clause on price of diesel
Be prepared for a price adjustment on diesel. The province invoked an interrupter clause for midnight. The Utility and Review Board say it's necessary due to significant shifts in the market price of ...
Oct 07, 2024
N.S. Premier stands firm on Chignecto Isthmus
Nova Scotia wants Ottawa to pay the full cost of protecting the Chignecto Isthmus. The vital trade passage between Nova Scotia and New Brunswick needs over $650 million in repairs to guard against flo...
Oct 07, 2024
N.S. still waiting for fall vaccine delivery
You'll have to wait a bit longer to get vaccinated this fall. The province says flu and COVID vaccines have still not arrived. Health Minister Michelle Thompson gave an update after cabinet Thursday. ...
Oct 04, 2024
DFO concerned about threats, violence facing fishery officers
The federal department of fisheries say they're troubled by threatening behaviour in southwest Nova Scotia. In a statement, DFO says officers have faced threats and acts of violence recently in St. Ma...
Oct 04, 2024
Premier open to meeting with local wine industry
The province will head back to the table with local grape growers. Nova Scotia's wine industry rejected an offer for $1.6 million more in funding, saying it doesn't go far enough to address their need...
Oct 04, 2024
