Author Archives: Kevin Northup
106 year-old Yarmouth veteran Jim McRae passes away
A 106-year old veteran from Yarmouth has passed away. Flight Lieutenant Jim McRae was believed to be the last living veteran to hold a Distinguished Flying Cross. McRae served in World War II, he surv...
Kevin Northup Apr 09, 2024
Fisheries minister to investigate alleged mistreatment of Indigenous fishers
The federal fisheries minister says she'll review the alleged mistreatment of two Mi'kmaw fishers in Nova Scotia's Shelburne County. Diane LeBouthillier says allegations brought forward by the fishers...
Kevin Northup Apr 09, 2024
Man wanted for 2021 N.S. murder still on the run
A search is still on for a man accused of murdering a Nova Scotian. It happened in July, 2021 in Millbrook First Nation. Twenty-nine-year-old Valdo Pauyo, also known as "C.J" fled the province immedia...
Kevin Northup Apr 09, 2024
Billy Idol to rock Halifax, Moncton this August
A rock legend is coming to the Maritimes this summer. 80s superstar Billy Idol will bring his 'Rebel Yell' tour to Scotiabank Centre on August 23. He'll be supported by Canadian rockers Platinum Blond...
Kevin Northup Apr 08, 2024
Talks scheduled next week as NSTU prepares strike vote
A strike vote is looming for Nova Scotia's teachers. The vote takes place on Thursday, as conciliation dates with the government are scheduled to resume on April 15. Union president Ryan Lutes says th...
Kevin Northup Apr 08, 2024
New paramedic association aims to solve challenges in N.S.
A group wants to help improve the system for paramedics in our province. The Nova Scotia Paramedic Professional Association aims to provide solutions for challenges facing the profession. Member Rob G...
Kevin Northup Apr 07, 2024
Spring sitting wraps up, MLA steps down as Speaker
The spring sitting of the Nova Scotia Legislature has wrapped up. The Houston government passed a budget highlighted by healthcare investments and a new school lunch program. The government passed thi...
Kevin Northup Apr 05, 2024
Province provides solar eclipse tips
The province is out with some tips for Monday's solar eclipse. If you're going to look at the celestial wonder, make sure you're wearing solar eclipse glasses that meet the international standard. It ...
Kevin Northup Apr 05, 2024
Visitors to N.S. up 14 percent in 2023
The number of visitors to our province was up in 2023. The province says 2.2 million people travelled to Nova Scotia, that's up 14 percent from the year before. The number of visitors from Ontario, We...
Kevin Northup Apr 05, 2024
Province moves closer to accessing private health data
The province may soon have access to your medical data. Amendments to the Financial Measures Act are coming that would grant the access to the health minister. But opposition leader Zach Churchill say...
Kevin Northup Apr 04, 2024





