Author Archives: Kevin Northup

Could 'Wind West' bring economic prosperity to Nova Scotia? Premier Tim Houston released a video about the potential project, which would see a new transmission cable transport energy from new offshor...

A man charged in the largest wildfire in Nova Scotia's history will be sentenced this fall. Twenty-three-year-old Dalton Clark Stewart did not appear in Shelburne Provincial Court in Barrington Thursd...

One of the legendary 'Beach Boys' has died. Brian Wilson, co-founder of the 60s U.S. rock band is considered to be one of America's groundbreaking songwriters. His family confirmed his passing in a so...

Municipal units in the country are prioritizing rural healthcare.. A resolution was passed at the recent Federation of Canadian Municipalities conference, calling on Ottawa to make healthcare accessib...

The province is being urged to make birth control free for all. The Standing Committee on Health heard from several professionals on Tuesday who advised them to sign a pharmacare deal with the federal...

A majority of Nova Scotians are satisfied with the Houston government's performance. According to a Narrative Research poll, as of last month 60 percent approve. That's up 16 percentage points from la...

A well-known anthem singer is feeling the love from the community. For the last 15 years, Peter Baylis has been belting out our national anthem at Halifax Mooseheads games. He recently got difficult n...

Canada is beefing up its armed forces. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the country will hit NATO's two percent of GDP spending target this year, five years ahead of schedule. The PM says we look ...

Some families are still receiving support two years after the Nova Scotia wildfires. About 100 homes are still getting help from the Canadian Red Cross in relation to the Upper Tantallon and Barringto...

Dreams came true for over 200 hockey players at the QMJHL Draft in Quebec City. The Saint John Sea Dogs selected forward Alexis Joseph from Montreal with the first overall pick in Friday's first round...