Isla has been adopted!
DARTMOUTH: Good news for a doggies that had long sought its furever home. Last week, The Laker News featured 26-pound Isla, a sweet loving Siberian Husky mix. Dogs like Isla,…
N.S. reaches agreements to remove trade barriers in key sectors
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia has reached agreements with the federal government and other provinces and territories in three key areas that will strengthen the local economy and expand market access for…
N.S. supporting local food in hospitals, universities
GREENWICH, KINGS COUNTY: Nova Scotia is helping make more local food available in hospitals, universities and other public institutions across the province. Through the Institutional Development Expansion and Advancement (IDEA)…
HRM releases 2024/25 Strategic Priorities Plan Progress Report
HALIFAX/BEAVER BANK: The Halifax Regional Municipality has released the 2024/25 Strategic Priorities Plan Progress Report. This annual report provides a high-level analysis on the municipality’s progress in delivering Regional Council’s…
Men charged for drug offences following traffic stop by RCMP
GOFFS: Two men, 41-years-old and 37-years-old, have been charged by RCMP for drug offences after a traffic stop in Goffs. On November 18, at approximately 9:43 p.m., an RCMP officer…
HRM Mayor Fillmore advocates for affordability in municipal budget for 2026/2027
HALIFAX/FALL RIVER: Halifax Regional Council’s Budget Committee began developing the 2026/27 municipal budget on Nov. 19. “Affordability is the top concern for everyone right now,” says Halifax Regional Municipality Mayor…
Registration opening for Parks & Recreation winter programming soon
HALIFAX: The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that registration will open for winter recreation programming soon. Parks & Recreation offers a variety of innovative, cost-effective programming led by local,…
RCMP sees increase in email scam targeting Nova Scotians
DARTMOUTH: The Nova Scotia RCMP’s Cybercrime Unit is alerting Nova Scotians to a growing cyberattack technique that has been observed across the province between March and October. Investigators have identified…
N.S. NDP: Minister silent about Cobequid Health Centre following worst day on record
LOWER SACKVILLE: Official Opposition Leader Claudia Chender, Sackville-Cobequid MLA Paul Wozney and NDP Health Critic Rod Wilson called on the Houston government Nov. 19 to address the dire situation at…
Dartmouth man charged with drug trafficking after RCMP seize large quantity of drugs
HRM: RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment Street Crime Enforcement Unit (SCEU) has seized a large quantity of drugs and have charged a Dartmouth man with drug trafficking. In September, RCMP Halifax…