Author Archives: Kevin Northup
Wharf Rat Rally returns to Digby
Get your motorcycle running to Digby for the long weekend. The 19th annual Wharf Rat Rally gets underway Thursday, but opening ceremonies happen Friday night. Organizer Rick Allwright says 25,000 peop...
Kevin Northup Aug 30, 2023
Liberals want province to help stop lobster poaching
Out of season lobster fishing remains an issue in Southwestern Nova Scotia. Complaints from politicians and commercial fishers that lobster poaching is increasing in St. Mary's Bay. Tensions reached a...
Kevin Northup Aug 30, 2023
NHL superstars in Halifax for Biosteel camp
Some of the top hockey players in the world are in Halifax. According to High Button Sports, Biosteel is hosting its NHL Camp behind closed doors this week. Social media posts show reigning MVP Connor...
Kevin Northup Aug 29, 2023
Nothing found in Kenley Matheson search
Kenley Matheson's disappearance remains a mystery. RCMP say no human remains were found on an area of Melanson Mountain after a search last week. A cadaver dog indicated the area of interest after the...
Kevin Northup Aug 29, 2023
Special weather statement issued as more rain on the way
More rain is on the way for Nova Scotia. Special weather statements are in place for the Atlantic coast and Eastern areas of the province, as up to 90 millimeters of rain could fall. Meteorologist wit...
Kevin Northup Aug 29, 2023
Rhyah Stewart makes history in Q preseason game
A Nova Scotian goalie has made history. Rhyah Stewart of Antigonish started for the Cape Breton Eagles in their QMJHL preseason game Friday night against Moncton. She became the first female from Atla...
Kevin Northup Aug 28, 2023
Churchill applauds latest 'CAT' ferry numbers
The CAT has carried over 21,000 passengers so far this season. Bay Ferries says 35,000 have booked a trip on the Nova Scotia-to-Maine ferry in 2023. Yarmouth MLA and Liberal leader Zach Churchill says...
Kevin Northup Aug 21, 2023
Jah'Mila, Quake Matthews lead Nova Scotia Music award nominations
The nominations for the Nova Scotia Music and Industry Awards are out. Reggae artist Jah'Mila and rapper Quake Matthews lead the way with 4 nominations each. The awards will be handed out during Nova ...
Kevin Northup Aug 18, 2023
Warnings issued ahead of heavy rain Friday
Grab your umbrella on the way out the door. Some areas could get up to 70 millimetres of rain with thunderstorms through the day Friday. A rainfall warning is in effect for Halifax, Yarmouth, Digby an...
Kevin Northup Aug 18, 2023
Gas up 3 cents, diesel falls slightly
If you fuelled up yesterday, you're in luck. Another hike at the gas pump overnight. Regular is up nearly 3 cents, it's hovering around $1.88 per litre. Diesel saw a one cent decrease, it's just below...
Kevin Northup Aug 18, 2023





