Author Archives: Kevin Northup
Gas going up at midnight in N.S.
You might want to fill up your gas tank before midnight. Sources say the price of regular will jump by three cents. Diesel is also going up 1.7 cents.
Apr 11, 2024
Lobster fishers to vote on matching U.S. minimum size increase
An important vote is coming in the lobster industry. The United States will increase the minimum size of lobster allowed to be caught by about two millimetres in 2025. Fishers in southwestern N.S. now...
Apr 11, 2024
O.J. Simpson dead at 76
O.J. Simpson has died. His family said he passed away Wednesday in Las Vegas after a battle with cancer. He made his NFL mark with the Buffalo Bills in the 70s, becoming one of the greatest running ba...
Apr 11, 2024
Anticipation high as Eagles prepare for second round
Cape Breton is showing love to their junior hockey team. The Eagles are in the second round of the QMJHL playoffs for the first time since 2019. Local sports commentator Dave Curnew says it's a great ...
Apr 10, 2024
Bank of Canada holds interest rate at 5 percent
The Bank of Canada has held its key interest rate at five percent. That benchmark has been held since last July. Economists had predicted the rate would stay the same. The bank says while inflation is...
Apr 10, 2024
106 year-old Yarmouth veteran Jim McRae passes away
A 106-year old veteran from Yarmouth has passed away. Flight Lieutenant Jim McRae was believed to be the last living veteran to hold a Distinguished Flying Cross. McRae served in World War II, he surv...
Apr 09, 2024
Fisheries minister to investigate alleged mistreatment of Indigenous fishers
The federal fisheries minister says she'll review the alleged mistreatment of two Mi'kmaw fishers in Nova Scotia's Shelburne County. Diane LeBouthillier says allegations brought forward by the fishers...
Apr 09, 2024
Man wanted for 2021 N.S. murder still on the run
A search is still on for a man accused of murdering a Nova Scotian. It happened in July, 2021 in Millbrook First Nation. Twenty-nine-year-old Valdo Pauyo, also known as "C.J" fled the province immedia...
Apr 09, 2024
Billy Idol to rock Halifax, Moncton this August
A rock legend is coming to the Maritimes this summer. 80s superstar Billy Idol will bring his 'Rebel Yell' tour to Scotiabank Centre on August 23. He'll be supported by Canadian rockers Platinum Blond...
Apr 08, 2024 (SOURCE: Souls Harbour Rescue Mission)
Talks scheduled next week as NSTU prepares strike vote
A strike vote is looming for Nova Scotia's teachers. The vote takes place on Thursday, as conciliation dates with the government are scheduled to resume on April 15. Union president Ryan Lutes says th...
Apr 08, 2024
