Gilby taking positives away from inaugural Pro Stock Tour race
GEARY, N.B.: The exhaustion mixed with satisfaction was on the face of Gage Gilby after the checkered flag flew on Saturday night. That’s because the Enfield hot shoe had just…
Dartmouth General Hospital unveils first-ever MRI suite
DARTMOUTH: The Dartmouth General Hospital Foundation officially cut the ribbon to open its new MRI Suite. The suite is a 1,100 square foot space that houses a new 1.5T MRI…
Blasting to start May 28 at QEII Halifax Infirmary Construction site
HALIFAX: Blasting at the QEII Halifax Infirmary construction site will begin on Tuesday, May 28. Certain areas in the hospital, as well as homes and businesses in the immediate vicinity,…
Elmsdale, Nine Mile River fire hold successful food drive at Superstore
ELMSDALE: Two local volunteer fire departments continued their giving back over the weekend. Elmsdale Fire and Nine Mile River fire came together to put on a food drive at the…
Forrest signals intention to enter PWHL Draft
ENFIELD: A women’s hockey player from Enfield is looking to become the next bluenoser to join the PWHL. According to Maritime Hockey on Twitter/X, Megan Forrest is among Maritimers who…
Alford satisfied with success at final Youth Darts Nationals
BEAVER BANK/SAINT-HYANCINTHE, QUE.: Emily Alford said she will take a lot of memories from her career as a youth dart player. Alford finished off her youth career representing Nova Scotia…
VIDEO/PHOTOS: Guided Walk in Lower Sackville kicks off Bird Week
LOWER SACKVILLE: A guided Bird Walk took place in Lower Sackville on May 24. The Laker News tagged along as Bird Friendly Halifax Coalition put on the walk at the…
Vipers track athletes have success; some advance to provincials
FALL RIVER: Several athletes from Georges P. Vanier Junior High will be heading to provincial track and field championships in Cape Breton. The results from local county and then regional…
Funding available for community clean energy projects
From a release HALIFAX: Clean energy community projects focused on buildings, electricity and transportation can receive funding through the Low Carbon Communities program. “Nova Scotian communities have long been one…
BermudaAir’s inaugural flight to Halifax Stanfield takes off May 25
Flight Establishes Convenient, Direct Year-Round Air Service Between Halifax and Bermuda HAMILTON, BERMUDA: BermudAir, Bermuda’s flagship airline, has launched direct service between Halifax and Bermuda. BermudAir will provide non-stop air…