Author Archives: Kevin Northup

Rain is falling, and that's good news for wildfires in Shelburne County. Dave Rockwood with DNRR says a wind shift last night made the fire in Barrington Lake grow to 24,950 hectares. "We're starting ...

DNRR Spokesperson David Rockwood is leading communication efforts on the Barrington Complex of fires which as of Thursday afternoon includes three out-of-control wildfires in Barrington Lake, Pubnico ...

The closure of the lucrative baby eel fishery has been extended another 45 days. The Department of Fisheries and Oceans closed the elver fishery on April 15th because of pouching and violence on the w...

Need a side hustle? You're not alone. According to a new survey from BDO Debt Solutions, over one-quarter of Canadians are considering taking on an extra job to make ends meet. About the same number o...

You were likely in line at the gas pump yesterday. At midnight, the price of regular went up nearly 7 cents a litre. The price is now over $1.55 in most areas. Diesel also saw a slight increase, you'l...

Nearly 30 people have been arrested in Lunenburg and Kings. They are facing over 100 charges related to drugs and firearms, after investigations over a seven-week period. The arrests came from a colla...

The 'CAT' ferry will leave Yarmouth for Bar Harbor, Maine this morning. Bay Ferries says passenger bookings are up significantly compared to this time last year. Senior Vice-President Mark Wilson says...

The province is teaming up with Denmark on healthcare. The cost-free understanding provides a framework of information sharing to improve the system. We'll collaborate with the country on digitalizati...

A 24-year-old is facing attempted murder charges after a stabbing over the weekend. It happened around 4a.m. Monday on Barrington Street. Two men had stab wounds and were found by Halifax Regional Pol...