Author Archives: Kevin Northup
N.S. AG recommends healthcare reporting improvements
The province needs to improve how it reports on healthcare. That's according to Auditor General Kim Adair, who's made a dozen recommendations on Nova Scotia's 'Action for Health' plan. She looked at 1...
Kevin Northup Jan 27, 2026
Ottawa to bump GST payments to help with rising grocery costs
Your GST cheque is changing. It will now be called the 'Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit.' Ahead of the return of parliament, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a 50 percent payment increase ...
Kevin Northup Jan 26, 2026
Transitional health facility on Hogan Court performing well; province
A transitional health facility in the HRM has saved more than 18,000 hospital bed days. The West Bedford Transitional Health building on Hogan Court was converted from an unfinished hotel by the provi...
Kevin Northup Jan 21, 2026
RCMP remind drivers to take it slow in winter conditions
RCMP want you to 'ease the rush' in snow and slush. They're reminding drivers to go slow when winter conditions appear. Inspector Jeff Mitchell of RCMP Traffic Services says drivers get more confident...
Kevin Northup Jan 20, 2026
China deal a 'huge win' for seafood industry, says South Shore MP
A Nova Scotian MP says the new trade deal with China a 'big win' for the seafood industry. Jessica Fancy of South Shore/St. Margarets says she's worked closely with the Prime Minister's office in rece...
Kevin Northup Jan 20, 2026
Chinese deal 'great news for lobster industry' says Lobster Council of Canada head
Canada's new deal with China is great news for the lobster industry. That's according to the Executive Director of the Lobster Council of Canada, Geoff Irvine. Last week, Prime Minister Mark Carney an...
Kevin Northup Jan 19, 2026
'I'd love to see a PWHL team here,' says N.S. tourism minister
Would the province like to see a Professional Women's Hockey League team in Nova Scotia? Tourism minister Dave Ritcey says yes. Two 'Takeover' games at Scotiabank Centre in Halifax sold-out in minutes...
Kevin Northup Jan 15, 2026
Canada to face Finland in U18 Women's World quarterfinal
Canada plays their quarterfinal matchup against Finland in Sydney. It's part of four games at the U18 Women's World Hockey Championship at Centre 200 on Thursday. Canada has breezed through the tourna...
Kevin Northup Jan 15, 2026
d'Entremont reacts to Poilievre's visit to Acadie-Annapolis
The MP for Acadie-Annapolis is reacting to Pierre Poilievre's visit. The Conservative Party leader spoke in front of over 200 supporters in Yarmouth Tuesday night. Chris d'Entremont, who crossed the f...
Kevin Northup Jan 14, 2026
Lots of rain, mild temps expected along Atlantic coast
It's going to be a damp night in some areas of the province. Up to 50 millimetres of rain is forecast along the Atlantic coast, from Shelburne to Guysborough counties. The rain is expected to last ove...
Kevin Northup Jan 14, 2026





