Author Archives: Kevin Northup

A group of emergency management organizations have received funding. The province is giving over a million dollars to seven REMO departments, to help them with staff, shared office spaces and training...

If you've been overcharged on your power bill, Nova Scotia Power will fix it. That promise came from President and CEO Peter Gregg in front of a government committee Tuesday at Province House. The uti...

There's a growing culture of safety in Nova Scotia's fishing industry. According to the Workers Compensation Board, the injury rate has dropped 45 percent in the last five years. CEO of WCB Nova Scoti...

An iconic 90s' rock band is coming to the Maritimes. The 'Goo Goo Dolls' will play Halifax and Moncton in 2026. They will be at Scotiabank Centre on April 10, and Avenir Centre the following night. Th...

Canada's largest lobster fishery is underway. It's 'Dumping Day' in Lobster Fishing Areas 33 and 34, stretching from Digby around Yarmouth to Halifax. According to DFO, that includes over 1,400 vessel...

The fall lobster fishery is starting on time for thousands of fishers this year. Dumping Day in LFA 33 and 34 will take place Monday morning. After more pre-season weather calls Sunday morning, the st...

The province has reached agreements to remove more trade barriers. Finance Minister John Lohr was busy at an internal trade meeting in Yellowknife on Wednesday. The agreements reached with the federal...

The late Peter Baylis was recognized in the House of Commons. Dartmouth-Cole Harbour MP Darren Fisher honoured the Halifax Mooseheads anthem singer, who passed away last week from brain cancer. "His v...

A new Nova Scotian compliance unit will target illegal activity in Nova Scotia's seafood sector. It will be made up of four inspectors who will monitor and act on any offences. Fisheries minister Kent...

Twenty dogs were rescued from a home in Hants County. Fire broke out at a residence in Newport Station early Saturday night. Brooklyn volunteer fire chief Brett Tatanish tells Acadia News, firefighter...