Mr. Smooth visits GP Vanier for Black Excellence Day event
Story by Journalism intern Paige Dillman FALL RIVER: Georges P. Vanier Junior High in Fall River invited Mr. Smooth to celebrate Black Excellence Day, which was May 15. Vice Principal…
Province provides tips on preparing for Blue-Green algae season
HALIFAX: As Nova Scotians head outdoors in the warmer weather to enjoy the province’s lakes, they should know about and watch for blue-green algae. “Nova Scotia is known for our…
Weekly Traffic Advisories from the province
HALIFAX: The projects listed below are planned road and bridge work. For the most up-to-date provincial traffic notices, follow @511ns on X at https://x.com/511ns, call 511 or visit: https://511.novascotia.ca/ CONTINUING…
Youth Climate Action Fund program funding recipients announced
HALIFAX: The Halifax Regional Municipality has announced winners for the second round of funding through the Youth Climate Action Fund. The program provides technical assistance and funding to cities worldwide…
GPV students enjoy learning about N.S. farm markets, food products at Buy Local Expo
FALL RIVER: A Buy Local Expo gave Georges P. Vanier Junior High students like Ashley Demings, Aliya Irving and their peers an “eye-opening” experience on the food products and farm…
Aerotech Connector expected to open by late summer: official
WELLINGTON: The much-anticipated opening of the Aerotech Connector in Wellington is just months away. As work is progressing on the construction of the roundabout at Hwy 2 and the Connector,…
New, enhanced Sunshine Room for cancer patients opens at QEII
By NSCC Journalism student Paige Dillman who is interning with The Laker News HALIFAX: The QEII Foundation and Nova Scotia Health have collaborated to unveil a new and enhanced Sunshine…
From the Cruiser – May 14, 2025
Brought to you by: ENFIELD: Over the past week, officers with East Hants RCMP responded to 137 calls for service. The following are some of the highlights from the week…
Getting a behind the scenes look during police week
All photos in this story by Sean DeWitt, Waterfront Halifax Media DARTMOUTH: Police week means its time for the annual Open House out on by N.S. RCMP at its Dartmouth…
New Special Planning Area designated; two major studies complete
HRM: More homes will be built faster in designated planning areas in Bedford and Halifax, the Minister for Growth and Development said Friday morning. Community studies are complete for two…