Author Archives: Kevin Northup
Pair of NSians make Canada's U18 Women's World Hockey team
2 Nova Scotians are heading to the Under-18 World Women's Hockey Championships. Newellton, Cape Sable Island's Jessica MacKinnon and Antigonish's Rhyah Stewart will play for Team Canada at the event i...
Dec 12, 2023
40 percent of Canadians feeling more stressed than last year
Feeling stressed? You're not alone. A recent poll from Narrative Research found 40 percent of Canadians are feeling more stress than this time, one year ago. 58 percent say they're noticing others aro...
Dec 12, 2023
Road near Lawrencetown Beach to be realigned
Repairs are coming to a damaged road on the Eastern Shore in 2025. A 500-metre section of Route 207 along Lawrencetown Beach has taken a beating from the Atlantic Ocean during storms. The province is ...
Dec 11, 2023
Mooseheads hosting 'Toques Toss' night
The Halifax Mooseheads want to help the homeless. The team is switching from teddy bear's to toques for their annual toss night. Friday at Scotiabank Centre, if you're coming to the game, bring a toqu...
Dec 08, 2023
N.S. has highest healthcare wait-times in Canada - Fraser Institute
Nova Scotians wait for healthcare longer than anyone in Canada. A new study from the Fraser Institute reveals we wait just over 56 weeks. The national average is nearly 28 weeks. PEI has the second lo...
Dec 07, 2023
Fire chief provides safety tips ahead of Winter
The cold weather is here, and it's important to make sure your home is fire safe. Yarmouth Fire Chief Mike Deveau says portable space heaters should not be your main source. "It's important to remembe...
Dec 07, 2023
Salvation Army says more people in need this holiday season
An increase in need for the Salvation Army. Front-line staff are reporting the number of those needing assistance through the 'Kettle Campaign' is up over last year. Major Jamie Locke says they want t...
Dec 06, 2023
4 Mooseheads heading to Canada's World Junior camp
4 Halifax Mooseheads have made Team Canada's World Junior selection camp. Forward Jordan Dumais, who was a late cut from last year's squad, has a strong chance to make the team. He's leading the Moose...
Dec 05, 2023
Province to fund 2 new child-care programs
The province will give funding for more child care spaces. They're helping non-profit centres with renovations, and new family home providers with start-up costs. In a release, Education Minister Beck...
Dec 05, 2023
'Santas' bringing joy to Cole Harbour neighbourhood
Santas are invading a section of Cole Harbour. The Colby 'North' Santa Brigade is meant to spread holiday cheer through the neighbourhood. Inflatable, light-up giant Santas are displayed on over 100 f...
Dec 04, 2023
