Author Archives: Kevin Northup
N.S fisheries minister meets with Ottawa on illegal lobster fishing
Nothing new after a long awaited meeting between Nova Scotia and Ottawa's fisheries ministers. The province's Kent Smith met with Diane Lebouthillier in Ottawa Thursday about illegal lobster fishing i...
Oct 03, 2024
N.S. gets wildfire prevention funding
Funding to help prevent wildfires in Nova Scotia. The feds and province are teaming up to fund $30 million over five years. It will help Nova Scotia purchase wildfire fighting equipment like helicopte...
Oct 03, 2024
Mooseheads off to strong start as home opener nears
A hot start for the Halifax Mooseheads. The team is 4-1 on the young Q-league season, all games have been played on the road. Head Coach Andrew Lord says the process is just as important for his young...
Oct 03, 2024
Province plans housing developments in HRM
More land has been awarded for housing developments in the HRM. The province says the Affordable Housing Association of Nova Scotia will develop 106 mixed-market units, 42 of them affordable on Sackvi...
Oct 03, 2024
Over $100k of lobster seized in Shelburne County
A major seizure of lobster in Shelburne County. The Department of Fisheries and Oceans says their officers searched a facility in the area on Wednesday. More than 13,000 pounds of lobster worth over $...
Oct 02, 2024
Churchill pans latest provincial budget update
Nova Scotia's opposition leader isn't impressed with the latest budget update. The province says there's a deficit of $654 million, that's over $186 million more than in March of this year. The Libera...
Oct 02, 2024
Province expands program that helps seniors stay home longer
A program that helps seniors stay at home longer is expanding in the HRM. The province says their CAPABLE pilot will now be available in places like Highfield Park, downtown Dartmouth, Burnside, south...
Oct 02, 2024
N.S. home heating rebate now open
A chance for you to save on heating your home. Applications are set to open for the province's Heating Assistance Rebate program. Those who qualify can receive a $600 rebate. It's for families who ear...
Oct 01, 2024
Halifax Mooseheads 50/50 sales move to online only
A big change if you buy 50/50 tickets at Halifax Mooseheads games. Ticket sales are now online only. The team says it's due to changes in the province's alcohol and gaming rules. You can play from any...
Sep 27, 2024
Housing starts up in first half of 2024: CMHC
Housing starts are up in Canada's largest cities. According to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, the numbers rose by four percent in the first half of this year. That's compared to the same...
Sep 26, 2024
