Overnight closure planned for Highway 2 rail crossing in Enfield
ENFIELD: Motorists travelling through Enfield next week should plan for an overnight detour as CN completes repairs to the Highway 2 rail crossing. Highway 2 at the rail crossing is…
New no-left-turn sign installed on Fall River Road aims to ease congestion, improve safety
FALL RIVER: Motorists travelling up Fall River Road will now notice a new traffic restriction at one of the community’s busiest intersections. A new sign has been installed prohibiting left…
PHOTOS/VIDEO: Summer Fun Fest at Sackville Heights Community Centre
LOWER SACKVILLE: The Sackville Heights Community Centre was buzzing with fun activities during its annual Summer Fun Fest. The Laker News was there and freelance videographer Matt Dagley filed this…
Driving complaint leads to arrest of Lower Sackville woman for impaired driving
LOWER SACKVILLE: A 44-year-old Lower Sackville woman has been arrested for impaired driving following a driving complaint in Lower Sackville. On July 26, at approximately 6:20 p.m., officers responded to…
Oakfield Beach closed to swimming due to possible blue-green algae bloom
OAKFIELD: HRM is advising residents that due to the presence of a toxin-producing blue-green algae bloom, Oakfield Beach at Oakfield Provincial Park is closed for recreational use. Blue-green algae (cyanobacteria)…
Shubenacadie housing project grows to 18 units as new design unveiled
ELMSDALE: Plans for a new affordable housing development in Shubenacadie have taken another step forward, with the unveiling of a preliminary design that increases the number of apartments and places…
Short mat lawn bowls rolls into Enfield with strong community support
ENFIELD: Seniors in the Enfield area now have a new way to stay active, socialize and enjoy a friendly game year-round with the official opening of a new short mat…
LWF U-15A Miners rally to capture Titan Classic championship
FALL RIVER: The LWF Under-15A Miners put together a remarkable weekend of baseball, going undefeated to capture the Titan Classic Tournament championship and bring home the gold medal. The Miners…
PHOTOS/VIDEO: A full weekend of fun was had at Tide Fest 2026
LANTZ: The community spirit was alive at a jam packed weekend of fun activities for all ages at Tide Fest at the East Hants Sportsplex. There were washer toss; a…
COLUMN: While employers search for talent, Canada overlooks half a million workers
The following has been written and submitted by Krista Carr, Chief Executive Officer of Inclusion Canada and Jonathan Lai is Executive Director at Autism Alliance of Canada. Canada has a…