Author Archives: Kevin Northup

Premier Tim Houston wants illegal lobster fishing in St. Mary's Bay to stop. In the legislature, Houston said southwest Nova Scotia is experiencing arson, threats and violence connected to illegal har...

Unemployment is up in our country. StatsCan says the rate rose to 6.6 percent in August, after holding steady in July. It's the highest rate since May 2017, outside of the COVID-19 pandemic. Unemploym...

It's going to be a very wet weekend. Environment Canada is calling for up to 100 mm of rain for most of the province. The forecaster says it will start Friday night and last until Saturday afternoon. ...

People in need of a family doctor was the opening topic at the Nova Scotia legislature. Liberal leader Zach Churchill says over 160,000 people are without right now. "ER closures unlike we've ever see...

Strong passenger numbers continue on the 'CAT' ferry. Bay Ferries says the Yarmouth to Bar Harbor, Maine vessel has booked nearly 46,000 passengers for 2024. That's an increase of over 8,000 compared ...

Another interest rate cut from the Bank of Canada. Its key rate dropped by 25 basis points to 4.25 percent. It was widely believed the rate would drop again based on cooling inflation on both sides of...

The search continues for a missing diver in Digby County. RCMP confirm the diver is a 29-year-old man from Meteghan. He was reported missing on Friday night in St. Mary's Bay, no foul play is suspecte...

Unauthorized lobster fishing continues in St. Mary's Bay. Last month, Nova Scotia's fisheries minister Kent Smith wrote to federal minister Diane Lebouthillier, demanding action be taken. Smith says i...

Many are donating to the family of Matthew Gaudreau. A GoFundMe account says over $530,000 has been raised to pay for funeral expenses and to help his pregnant wife Madeline. Gaudreau and his brother,...

It's back-to-school this week for students in Nova Scotia. The RCMP wants you to be mindful of road safety, especially in school zones and at bus stops. You also need to stop when the red lights are f...