Kevin Northup

Nova Scotia, Yarmouth

Arena Announcer, DJ at CJLS (Yarmouth, NS)

Reporter/Anchor - Acadia Broadcasting, Play-by-play - @MarinersHockey

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Cape Breton Eagles name Jason Clarke as Head Coach

3 weeks ago | cjls.com | Kevin Northup

The Cape Breton Eagles have found a new coach. Jason Clarke takes the role after Louis Robitaille announced he was stepping down after the season. The 52-year-old from Carleton Place, Ontario signed a three-year contract. He previously coached in the AHL as an assistant and has some Q coaching experience. But most of his coaching career has been with his hometown Canadians in the CCHL. He is the 11th head coach in team history.
CIB gives $97 million loan to Wedgeport Wind project

3 weeks ago | cjls.com | Kevin Northup

A major loan for the Wedgeport Wind project. The Canada Infrastructure Bank is giving $97 million to Elemental Energy toward the development of 12 wind turbines. Managing director of investments for the CIB Sashen Guneratna says they’ve been working in Nova Scotia for a few years. “When we look at making investments, we look at projects that can help improve the electricity sector and add capacity, while also reducing emissions. We’re very excited about this project,” said Guneratna.
Shelburne County Lobster Festival on until Sunday

3 weeks ago | cjls.com | Kevin Northup

We’re in the middle of Shelburne County’s Lobster Festival. For nearly 40 years, the celebration takes place to mark the end of the fall lobster fishery. The main event goes tonight with the Great Lobsterman Challenge at the Sandy Wickens Arena in Barrington. That’s where several lobster fishers compete in a series of competitions. Tyler Snow is the defending champion and will be back to defend his title.
Yarmouth County gets purple benches dedicated to domestic violence victims

3 weeks ago | cjls.com | Kevin Northup

The province and three municipal units helped out with the project. Sharon LeBlanc shared a speech that was read at her sister Janice Penney Clements funeral years ago. “It saddens me to read these words and still be echoing the same sentiments after all this time. Hopefully these benches will provide someone a place of refuge for those who are struggling,” said LeBlanc.
QMJHL schedule released for 2025/26

3 weeks ago | country94.ca | Kevin Northup

The Moncton Wildcats begin defense of their QMJHL title in Newfoundland. The defending champs will take on the newly-formed Regiment on September 18. Moncton will raise the banner at home on October 4 against the Saint John Sea Dogs. Saint John starts the season at home against the Cape Breton Eagles on September 19. The Eagles home opener is September 26 against the Wildcats. Meanwhile the Halifax Mooseheads begin with a home-and-home against Charlottetown on September 19 and 20.
Majority of N.S. small businesses support expansion of alcohol sales

3 weeks ago | 1015thehawk.com | Kevin Northup

It seems small businesses in Nova Scotia are on board with alcohol sales at convenience stores. A survey from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business says nearly eight in 10 support the idea. The federation’s Duncan Robertson says it’s about getting the province caught up to the rest of the country. “Other provinces have allowed for some kind of private retail sale of alcoholic beverages beyond an agency store.
Yarmouth athletes do well at Taekwondo worlds in Ontario

3 weeks ago | cjls.com | Kevin Northup

A world gold medal for a Yarmouth man in Taekwondo. Last week, we told you about Larry Buchanan, who was set to compete in the Over 50 division at the ICTF Open World Championship tournament in Woodbridge, Ontario. He took top spot in patterns, and got a silver in sparring in his first world appearance. Buchanan says it was emotional. “I called my family and I was in tears, because I finally achieved one of my goals, to win gold in patterns.
Wedgeport Legion to host D-Day ceremony

3 weeks ago | cjls.com | Kevin Northup

A ceremony to honour a pivotal moment in the Second World War. The Wedgeport Legion will mark the 81st anniversary of D-Day this Friday. D-Day saw over 14,000 Canadian soldiers storm Normandy Beach in France, hundreds were killed or captured. Andre Boudreau with the legion says the day needs recognition. “For me it brings the whole aspect of the Second World War together. The Italian campaign started a year before, so it ties everything together. It was an important day,” said Boudreau.
‘Bumpy’ lobster fishing season ends in southwest Nova Scotia

3 weeks ago | 1015thehawk.com | Kevin Northup

A bumpy lobster season in southwestern Nova Scotia. Fishers hauled up their traps Saturday in LFA’s 33 and 34 from Digby to Halifax. The season began in late November, and catches were down most of the season before picking up the last two weeks of May. Heather Mulock with the Coldwater Lobster Association says shore prices dipped in the spring as more trips were made. “The price at the end of the season was lower than we’d like to see it, at $8 a pound.
Muise, Smith chosen as Yarmouth’s top volunteers

3 weeks ago | cjls.com | Kevin Northup

Two from Yarmouth are heading to the province’s volunteer reception later this year. Kerry Muise was chosen as the Municipality of the District of Yarmouth’s top volunteer. Muise has volunteered countless hours into the Yarmouth Rotary Club, served as president of the Yarmouth and Area Chamber of Commerce and has played a major role in fundraising for the Mariners Centre expansion. She says she’s just one of many. “All the volunteers behind Meals on Wheels, we have 30 of them.