Author Archives: Kevin Northup
Salvation Army says more people in need this holiday season
An increase in need for the Salvation Army. Front-line staff are reporting the number of those needing assistance through the 'Kettle Campaign' is up over last year. Major Jamie Locke says they want t...
Dec 06, 2023
4 Mooseheads heading to Canada's World Junior camp
4 Halifax Mooseheads have made Team Canada's World Junior selection camp. Forward Jordan Dumais, who was a late cut from last year's squad, has a strong chance to make the team. He's leading the Moose...
Dec 05, 2023
Province to fund 2 new child-care programs
The province will give funding for more child care spaces. They're helping non-profit centres with renovations, and new family home providers with start-up costs. In a release, Education Minister Beck...
Dec 05, 2023
'Santas' bringing joy to Cole Harbour neighbourhood
Santas are invading a section of Cole Harbour. The Colby 'North' Santa Brigade is meant to spread holiday cheer through the neighbourhood. Inflatable, light-up giant Santas are displayed on over 100 f...
Dec 04, 2023
4 MHLers to suit up for Canada East at World Junior A Challenge
The best 'Junior A' hockey players in the world are coming to Nova Scotia. Truro is hosting the World Junior A Challenge starting this Sunday. The week-long tournament features two Canadian teams, Eas...
Dec 04, 2023
Fundy Rose will not be moved
The Fundy Rose isn't going anywhere. The federal government had discussed moving the Digby-Saint John ferry to service the Magdalen Islands for part of 2024. Federal Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez...
Dec 01, 2023
Human remains discovered in HRM
Human remains have been found in the HRM. They were discovered yesterday afternoon in a wooded area near the 2200 block of Purcells Cove Road. Halifax Regional Police say the remains were determined t...
Nov 29, 2023
Feds reach deal with Google on Bill C-18
Google is set to pay $100 million a year to Canadian news outlets. The federal government says the tech giant has agreed to take part in the Online News Act, or Bill C-18. Canadian Heritage Minister P...
Nov 29, 2023
New player joins Mooseheads while they are red-hot, ranked top team in CHL
A new player will be in town, for the big showdown at home for the CHL's number one ranked team. The Halifax Mooseheads take on first-place Baie-Comeau Thursday night. The Herd have won 10 straight en...
Nov 23, 2023
Digby Mayor wants feds to leave 'Fundy Rose' alone
The Mayor of Digby wants Transport Canada to leave the 'Fundy Rose' alone. The feds are exploring an idea to move the Digby-Saint John vessel to the Magdalen Islands for part of next year. The ferry t...
Nov 22, 2023
