N.S. approves regulations to securitized utility assets
HALIFAX: N.S. has approved regulations to enable Nova Scotia Power Inc. to apply to the Nova Scotia Energy Board to seek authority to securitize utility assets. Securitization is a financing…
Happy Thanksgiving from The Laker News!
ENFIELD: As we celebrate Thanksgiving, we’re reminded that some of life’s greatest blessings are the simple things, time spent with family, sharing a meal, catching up with friends, and appreciating…
East Hants RCMP seeking public’s help following thefts in North Noel, West Gore
NORTH NOEL: East Hants RCMP is investigating a series of thefts that occurred in the North Noel and West Gore areas. Staff Sgt. Michael Balmaceda said police responded to several…
Community projects helping seniors age well, stay healthy
DARTMOUTH: Seniors are staying healthy, active, and connected in their communities through 44 projects supported by the Age-Friendly Communities Grant program. “The many wonderful projects supported with these grants are…
Dragons varsity girls volleyball team on fire in regular season action
FALL RIVER: The Lockview High School girls volleyball team is building momentum, winning three straight matches to improve its record to 4-1 on the season. The latest victory came Tuesday,…
Province releases new Traffic Safety Act regualtions
HALIFAX: Nova Scotians will be safer and have a modern set of rules for provincial roads and highways when the new Traffic Safety Act takes effect on Monday, October 19.…
PHOTOS/VIDEO: Honks galore at Special Olympics Truck Convoy
SHEARWATER: There was a lot of honking and waving during the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run Truck Convoy for Special Olympics N.S. on Oct. 3 in Shearwater. Approximately 200 vehicles…
Belnan’s Ramsay named captain for University of Vermont men’s hockey team
BURLINGTON, VT.: A Belnan hockey product will be one of the players to wear the captain’s “C” for an NCAA Division I hockey program this season. The University of Vermont…
Aggravated assault charges laid by HRP
HALIFAX: A 21-year-old woman was to appear in court on Tuesday in relation to assault-related charges, police said in a release. Halifax Regional Police said that on October 2 at…
Chicken, community, and a big assist: $2,400 raised for LWF Challenger Baseball
BEDFORD COMMON: What started with a weekend of chicken, games, prizes and a little good-natured pie throwing has turned into nearly $5,000 in support of LWF Challenger Baseball in Fall…