Author Archives: Kevin Northup

The MP for West Nova is worried more Canadians will fall behind. Chris d'Entremont of the Conservatives says the latest federal budget contains $40 billion in extra spending that people will have to p...

There won't be a spring bear hunt in Nova Scotia. The province says after careful consideration and public consulations, they won't go ahead with it. A recent survey showed 51 percent were opposed to ...

Two men in Pictou County have been charged after a home invasion. It happened earlier this month in Durham, as two men entered a home and assaulted two other men and a woman. The suspects also damaged...

The Cape Breton Eagles can advance to the QMJHL semifinals. They need one more win against Chicoutimi in their second round series. Game 4 goes Wednesday night in Quebec. The Eagles posted a 6-2 victo...

The Cape Breton Eagles can go up big in their second round playoff series. They visit Chicoutimi looking for a 3-0 series lead Tuesday night. The Eagles have been red-hot, winning 15 of their last 16 ...

The Halifax Mooseheads have fired Head Coach Jim Midgley. The move comes after Halifax were swept by Bathurst in the opening round of the playoffs. Assistant coach Liam Heelis was also let go. In a st...

A first for North-American aquaculture is happening in Argyle, Yarmouth County. The province and municipality have created the Argyle Aquaculture Development Area. It's a series of pre-approved sites ...

The province is pumping $10 million to help communities tackle food insecurity. Over 120 organizations will receive a piece of the total investment. The funding is for locally produced food, nutrition...

A sold-out Centre 200 for Game 1 of the Cape Breton Eagles second round series. They face Chicoutimi in the opening contest Friday. Local sports commentator Dave Curnew says it's going to be a tight s...

A Bible Hill man is wanted on a province-wide arrest warrant. Thirty-six-year-old Daniel Rector is facing nearly 40 charges involving weapons, theft and mischief. He is 6-foot, 240 pounds with dark br...