Author Archives: Kevin Northup
Province to improve cell service for Nova Scotians
The province will invest in more cell service. They've announced over 47-million dollars to help expand coverage. Public Works Minister Kim Masland says reliable cell service is essential for all Nova...
Kevin Northup Oct 26, 2023
Pharmacists encourage you to get flu vaccine
Flu shots are now available in Nova Scotia. It may be a rough season in the province for the flu, with COVID and RSV also circulating. Digby pharmacist Bronwen McGuire says data from Australia's flu s...
Kevin Northup Oct 26, 2023
Poppy campaign begins Friday
Remembering those who gave their lives and served for our freedom. The Royal Canadian Legion's Poppy Campaign begins tomorrow (Friday). Legion member Andre Boudreau says this time of year is extremely...
Kevin Northup Oct 26, 2023
Liberals want to make Nova Scotia a leader in dense breast screenings
A Liberal MLA fighting breast cancer wants to make Nova Scotia a leader in screenings. Clayton Park West's Rafah DiCostanzo tabled a bill virtually in the legislature to expand screenings for high bre...
Kevin Northup Oct 20, 2023
Yarmouth ready to host Nova Scotia Music Week
After 8 years, Nova Scotia Music Week is coming back to Yarmouth. The showcase of the best musicians our province has to offer runs from November 2nd to 5th. Kelsey Whynot with Music Nova Scotia says ...
Kevin Northup Oct 19, 2023
NDP says pet-evictions on the rise in N.S.
The NDP wants to eliminate 'no-pet clauses' on rental agreements. Halifax-Chebucto MLA Gary Burrill says landlords have been introducing the new clauses to existing agreements, as a way to speed up ev...
Kevin Northup Oct 18, 2023
Lots of rain in Cape Breton, more coming this weekend
We've had a lot of rain in 2023. Some areas of Cape Breton received over 100 millimetres between Sunday and Tuesday morning. Is it unusual to have this much rain this time of year? Environment Canada ...
Kevin Northup Oct 18, 2023
Monday ferry crossings cancelled between N.S, P.E.I.
Another day of cancelled ferry service between Nova Scotia and PEI. Northumberland Ferries says it's because of an ongoing technical issue. No word on when sailings will resume. The ferry makes 8 cros...
Kevin Northup Oct 16, 2023
Home Heating Rebate now available to Nova Scotians
You might be able to apply for relief on your home heating bill. The Heating Assistance Rebate Program is now open through the province. You could get up to $600 through the program. It's for families...
Kevin Northup Oct 16, 2023
East Hants crash claims life of 55-year old man
A 55-year old man is dead after a single-vehicle crash in East Hants. It happened before 6 a.m. yesterday on Highway 215 in Noel (NOLE) Shore. He was driving a pickup truck when it left the road and e...
Kevin Northup Oct 13, 2023





