HERH Tigers pick up home opener victory
LANTZ: Theo Stapleton scored the game winner to send the fans home happy on Saturday night in Lantz. Stapleton’s tally secured the 6-5 overtime victory for the Hants East Rural…
Helping others through experience: Dick Jamer’s story
By Lauren MacDougall When Dick Jamer’s wife Jan was diagnosed with dementia, he wasn’t sure where to turn. “I had no idea what the diagnosis meant or what help was…
Nova Scotia Loyal supports local authors, publishers, booksellers
HALIFAX: Just in time for the holidays, the Province is making it easier to discover books written or published by Nova Scotians. Starting October 24, Nova Scotians can receive $10…
Residents raise red flags over Mount Uniacke Quarry expansion
Group says lab tests confirm contamination; calls for public input before Nov. 2 deadline (The following is information that was sent to us at The Laker News by the group)…
Seniors Supper set for Tuesday
FALL RIVER: This Tuesday Oct. 28 is the Seniors Supper at the LWF Hall. The supper is put on by the Fall River & Riverlake District Lions Club at the…
New CPR guidelines for Canada released
TORONTO, ONT.: On Oct. 22, Heart & Stroke released the latest five-year update to itsCanadian Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Emergency Cardiovascular Care(ECC). Among the key updates is a…
N.S. NDP: New report confirms renters living in fear as gov’t ignores fixed-term lease issues
HALIFAX/EAST HANTS: A new report from Dalhousie Legal Aid shows how the Houston government’s failure to act is leaving renters across Nova Scotia vulnerable and afraid of losing their homes.…
“She was just perfect.” Remembering Lucy Cable-Munroe
FALL RIVER: The laughter, kindness, and light of 10-year-old Lucy Cable-Munroe still fill the hearts of those who loved her. Lucy was one of two children who tragically lost their…
‘She was fearless’: Family remembers five-year-old Adalind Gaul
FALL RIVER: Fearless. Determined. Loving. Those are just a few of the words used to describe five-year-old Adalind Gaul, whose boundless energy, adventurous heart, and gentle soul left a lasting…
Four goal second period explosion powers Junior Pens to home ice NSJHL win
LANTZ: A four goal second period blew open a close game as the East Hants Junior Penguins slammed the Sackville Blazers in Friday night action in the Nova Scotia Junior…