Practical nursing program for CCA’s expanded
HALIFAX: More continuing care assistants (CCAs) will be supported to become licensed practical nurses with the expansion of a pilot training program. “The continuing care workforce plays a critical role…
PHOTOS: Teams play ball for a great cause in Lantz
LANTZ: It was a weekend of hard hitting ball at the Lantz Rec ball fields in Lantz on Sept. 20-22. The fifth annual Braeden Bannister Memorial slo-pitch tournament, featuring more…
MUNICIPAL ELECTION 2024: HRM District 15 Lower Sackville-Beaver Bank Council candidates video interviews
LOWER SACKVILLE/BEAVER BANK: The Laker News interviewed both candidates for HRM’s Municipal election who are seeking to represent those in Lower Sackville-Beaver Bank. This is our interview with Council Candidates…
Four female songwriters holding showcase at Pink Piano Cafe
LOWER SACKVILLE: Come out and support four young women as they start their songwriting journey and share their original works on stage. Another of the “Songwriters From Here & Away”…
Province encourages residents to be ready for hurricanes, extreme weather
NOVA SCOTIA: It’s still hurricane season in the Atlantic region and Nova Scotians are reminded to be prepared for storms and extreme weather events before they happen. John Lohr, Minister…
N.S. proposes additional support for wine industry
From a release: HALIFAX: The province has proposed new support for Nova Scotia’s wine industry, which will increase funding available to wineries. The new program includes direct funding for farm…
Provincial heating rebate program set to open Oct. 1
HRM: Eligible Nova Scotians can receive a $600 rebate on their home heating bills by applying to the Heating Assistance Rebate Program (HARP),opening October 1 for the 2024-25 season. “The…
Counterfeit $100 bills make appearance in East Hants, Halifax
ELMSDALE: RCMP have a warning for area residents and businesses. Police say that On Sept. 24, three reports of fake $100 bills being passed were called in to East Hants…
Truro Superstore gives school breakfast programs a big boost
TRURO: School breakfast programs in the Truro area are getting a big boost. At the Truro Atlantic Superstore, thanks to customer support, the store was able to raise almost $13,000…
Cheema athletes have successful Olympic Hopes competition
WAVERLEY: Three Cheema athletes returned home form an impressive Olympic Hopes competition in Hungary. Alec Macaulay; Meg Thompson; and Emerson Eisener returned from Szeged, Hungary after having plenty of success…