EHMHA recognizes three dedicated volunteers
LANTZ: Three dedicated volunteers were recognized this week by the minor hockey association they help out with. East Hants Minor Hockey Association announced their volunteer award winners as Coach of…
Police charge Sipeknekatik man with manslaughter in Upper Musquodoboit death
UPPER MUSQUODOBOIT: A30-year-old man from Sipekne’katik has been charged with manslaughter in the death of another man in Upper Musquodoboit, RCMP said. On May 20, at approximately 1:20 p.m., RCMP…
Lantz among new Tim Hortons builds scheduled
HALIFAX/LANTZ: There are 1,500 Canadian restaurant owners who proudly own and operate 4,000 Tim Hortons restaurants from coast to coast. This year, 340 owners are investing their own money to…
Bristol Matthews tops podium in Week 2 action at Weekly Racing Series at Speedworld
SCOTIA SPEEDWORLD: Nine Mile River’s Bristol Matthews took home the checkered flag in the feature Outlaw Bnadolero division racing on Friday night. It was week two of the Bay Equipment…
An open letter to long-term care employees, residents, families, and Nova Scotians
HALIFAX: The following is open letter from Barbara Adams, Minister of Seniors and Long-Term Care. On Friday, May 22, government representatives on behalf of employers asked CUPE leadership to return…
PHOTOS/VIDEO: Hundreds help release trout into First Lake on Sackville Waters Awareness Day
LOWER SACKVILLE: First Lake has many new trout in it thanks to the hundreds that came out to help release new fish into the water on Saturday behind Kinsmen Park…
New signal technology targets traffic congestion; Mayor Fillmore issues statement on announcement
HALIFAX: New signal-light technology will reduce delays and enhance traffic flow in one of the busiest traffic areas in Halifax Regional Municipality. The province is investing $700,000 to enhance traffic…
Gilby scores emotional first Maritime Pro Stock Tour win at home track
SCOTIA SPEEDWORLD: There was no mistaking what the moment meant to Gage Gilby. Just seconds after climbing from his race car in Victory Lane at Scotia Speedworld on Saturday night,…
Column: Growth is coming fast – we need to be ready
The following is a column submitted to The Laker News by Mayor Andy Fillmore. People across Bedford, Fall River, Sackville, and Beaver Bank can feel how quickly HRM is changing.…
Police locate remains in search for missing newborn; two people charged in incident
HALIFAX: The search for a missing newborn baby in Halifax has concluded. Human remains of an infant were located. New information redirected the search to Prospect Road and the surrounding…