Author Archives: Kevin Northup
Man dies in Digby County crash
A 42-year old man died in a single-vehcle crash in Digby County. It happened early Canada Day morning on Highway 217 in Central Grove. RCMP say the vehicle went into the ditch. The man from Scotch Vil...
Jul 04, 2023
Yarmouth's Graves signs with Penguins
Another Nova Scotian is joining Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins. Yarmouth's Ryan Graves inked a six-year deal with the club on Canada Day. The defenseman will make $4.5 million a season. Gra...
Jul 04, 2023
Liberals want to see Houston's housing strategy
The province's opposition leader wants to see a housing plan from the government. Liberal Zach Churchill says the Premier is past his own deadline of spring for a housing strategy. Churchill says it's...
Jun 23, 2023
Minor injuries for 7 children after N.S. school bus crash
7 children suffered minor injuries after a school bus went off the road in Colchester County. It happened Thursday afternoon around 3:20 on Lake Road near Tatamagouche. RCMP say the bus left the road ...
Jun 23, 2023
Diesel up nearly 8 cents
A big jump in the price of diesel ahead of the weekend. It's up nearly 8 cents this morning. You'll pay around $1.45 a litre depending on where you fill up. Regular is up just over a cent, it's around...
Jun 23, 2023
Financial relief for wildfire victims
Facing financial pressure because of the wildfires? The province launching a new Emergency Relief Grant for those in the HRM and Shelburne County that were affected. To qualify, you must live or work ...
Jun 22, 2023
Province gives option to add health information to doctor waitlist
The province is making it easier to get you right type of healthcare. If you're on the Need a Family Practice Registry, you'll be able to add health information to your profile. Health Minister Michel...
Jun 22, 2023
A man airlifted to hospital after collision involving school bus, closes part of Digby-area road
A man is in hospital with life threatening conditions after a collision in Digby County. It was yesterday around 2:40pm on Hwy 217 in Rossway. A school bus and Chevrolet Silverado collided, travelling...
Jun 20, 2023
Trudeau in N.S. to meet with firefighters, Houston
The Prime Minister is in our province today. Justin Trudeau's first stop will be in Halifax to meet with firefighters, and attend a first responder appreciation event. He'll be joined by Emergency Pre...
Jun 19, 2023
DNRR minister talks reforestation, response to wildfires
What will happen to burned-out forests in Shelburne County and Tantallon? The province's Minister of Natural Resources and Renewables says they'll let nature take its course on crown-owned lands. Tory...
Jun 16, 2023
