Author Archives: Kevin Northup

Over $63 million for Nova Scotia's infrastructure. Central Nova MP Sean Fraser announced the funding for municipalities to go toward things like public transit, water systems, and local roads and brid...

It's officially the second-worst wildfire season in Canadian history. The amount of hectares burned this summer equates to the size of New Brunswick. Emergency Management minister Eleanor Olszewski sa...

A Shelburne County group made a special weekend delivery. Municipal councillors Heidi Williams-Wagner and Paula Sutherland delivered supplies to firefighters battling the West Dalhousie wildfire. Than...

An uptick in passengers on the 'CAT 'ferry. Bay Ferries says bookings on the Yarmouth-to-Maine vessel are up 37 percent over the last month. That's an increase of 9,200 passengers. So far in 2025, nea...

The Air Canada labour dispute has delayed Canada Post talks. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers says scheduled meetings for today and Monday have been postponed. It's because of a lack of available ...

It's National Acadian Day. Celebrations are happening in communities across Nova Scotia. The province's Acadian Affairs minister Colton LeBlanc says it's a significant day for Acadian culture. "The co...

What should you do if a wildfire is threatening your home? The Nova Scotia Department of Emergency Management says you need to have a to-go bag ready. Being able to look after yourself and your family...

This year's 'Miracle Treat Day' has a celebrity boost. Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand was at Dairy Queen's Fall River location to meet and greet fans Thursday. The NHL star tells Acadia News t...

A Nova Scotian NHLer is giving back to his community. Yarmouth's Ryan Graves is a defenceman for the Pittsburgh Penguins. He's hosting the annual Ryan Graves Hockey School for about 100 kids at Marine...

New security measures at Halifax City Hall. An airport-style baggage x-ray machine and walk-through metal detector will be in operation as of Monday. The municipality says it's to increase safety for ...