Kevin Northup

Nova Scotia, Yarmouth

Arena Announcer, DJ at CJLS (Yarmouth, NS)

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

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Search underway after child falls into water in Guysborough County

1 week ago | 1015thehawk.com | Kevin Northup

A search is underway after a child fell into the water in Guysborough County. It happened around 1:40 Friday afternoon in Cooks Cove, according to RCMP. Multiple fire services, EHS lifeflight, Ground Search and Rescue teams from Pictou County, Strait area and Inverness County, along with Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Joint Rescue Coordination Centre, civil air search and rescue association and multiple RCMP units are on scene.
BREAKING: Active emergency scene in Guysborough County

1 week ago | 1015thehawk.com | Kevin Northup

A helicopter and ground teams are on scene for a reported water rescue. Details are very few, we’ve reached out to RCMP for more.
Progress being made on Mariners Centre expansion

1 week ago | cjls.com | Kevin Northup

Progress is coming along at Mariners Centre. The expansion site is moving along nicely. Construction of the new Credit Union Wellness Centre began in the fall, and has seen foundation poured, walls erected and the start of swimming pool construction. The project, which will house a pool, fitness centre and walking track is expected to be ready by the fall of 2026. It’s being built adjacent to the Mariners Centre as a separate facility.
Interest brewing for alcohol at N.S. convenience stores

1 week ago | 1015thehawk.com | Kevin Northup

Could we see liquor on convenience and grocery store shelves? Interest is brewing in Nova Scotia, but the province has yet to dive in. Finance minister John Lohr says it’s an idea they’d be willing to explore. “Those have been very limited conversations. We do have requests on it but no decisions have been made, I’ve had one conversation about it,” said Lohr following cabinet meetings Thursday. Lohr adds that alcohol revenue is important, and there’s increased interest in free trade across Canada.
Tax rates stay put in Municipality of Shelburne

1 week ago | acadiabroadcasting.ca | Kevin Northup

Tax rates aren’t changing in the Municipality of Shelburne. The residential rate is $1.26 and the commercial rate is $1.82 per $100 of assessment. Warden Penny Smith says they’re looking at responsible financial planning in the $13.5 million budget. “Council’s goal is continuing to improve and maintain the services our residents and business owners continue to expect, as efficiently and effectively as possible,” said Warden Smith. She notes this year, some costs are going up.
Bank of Canada holds key interest rate despite tariff uncertainty

1 week ago | 919thebend.ca | Kevin Northup

A trade war with the United States hasn’t moved the Bank of Canada’s key interest rate. It remains at 2.75 percent, despite uncertainty south of the border. BoC Governor Tiff Macklem says the economy was in good shape at the end of 2024, but tariffs have caused unpredictability. “We still do not know whether tariffs will be imposed, whether they’ll be reduced or escalated, or how long all of this will last,” said Macklem.
Mooseheads facing elimination, Wildcats hope to rebound

1 week ago | 919thebend.ca | Kevin Northup

The Halifax Mooseheads are down to their final chance. They host Rouyn-Noranda for Game 4 tonight, needing a win to stay alive in their second round playoff series. The Huskies took Game 3 last night at Scotiabank Centre 4-1. In Baie-Comeau, the Moncton Wildcats hope to rebound after suffering their first loss in that series. Moncton still leads 2-1 heading into Game 4 tonight.
N.S. government receives high praise from AG office

1 week ago | 1015thehawk.com | Kevin Northup

High praise from Nova Scotia’s Auditor General. Kim Adair says the province has boosted it’s three-year average of completing recommendations from 60 to 80 percent. She says that includes 100 percent of recommendations from audits done in 2021. “Including the audit of the pre-primary program, and others done on internet for Nova Scotia, COVID-19 spending programs, and the Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation,” said Adair.
Mooseheads look to bounce back, Wildcats try to keep rolling

1 week ago | country94.ca | Kevin Northup

The Halifax Mooseheads are hoping some home cooking will get them back in their second round series. They’re at Scotiabank Centre Tuesday and Wednesday night for Games 3 and 4 against the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies. The Huskies won the first two in their barn over the weekend. In Baie-Comeau Tuesday, Game 3 between the Drakkar and the top-ranked Moncton Wildcats. Avenir Centre was good to the Cats, as they took both games on the weekend to lead the series 2-0.
Work coming to Yarmouth South End Playground

1 week ago | cjls.com | Kevin Northup

Yarmouth town council is looking to improve the South End Playground. Ideas were brought forward from the community last August, and the town is focusing on three of the most popular items. They include the removal of the hill, a new outdoor pavilion and more green space and picnic tables. Mayor Pam Mood says they’ve set aside $80,000. “We want to get as much work done as possible.