Survivors of cancer to be honoured; Relay for Life set for June 5 at LHS
FALL RIVER: Organizers are excited as they put the finishing touches on the Relay for Life event at Lockview High School. The Relay for Life, a fundraiser and way to…
Police Officers honoured with Const. Heidi Stevenson Watch Award from MADD Canada
Photos in this story are courtesy our good friend Sean DeWitt of Waterfront Halifax. DARTMOUTH: Many Nova Scotia police officers are being recognized for their extraordinary work to take impaired…
ADVERTORIAL: Old Creel Canoe & Kayak is looking to hire
The following is an employment ad from: (advertorial) FALL RIVER: Old Creel Canoe & Kayak in Fall River is hiring! The ideal candidate is between 15 and 30 years old…
Two East Hants women representing Canada at International powerlifting championships
ELMSDALE: Two East Hants women are off to represent Team Canada at an international powerlifting championship south of the border. Glynnis Powell of Elmsdale and Wanda Leese of Enfield are…
Police seeking suspect in Fall River break-and-enter
FALL RIVER: RCMP are searching for a suspect in a break-and-enter in Fall River. Cpl. Guillaume Tremblay told the Laker News that police from RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment responded on…
Monster Trucks to invade Scotia Speedworld for three shows in July
SCOTIA SPEEDWORLD: Bounty Hunter, World Champion Overkill Evolution, Fan Favourite Shark Bite. Those are some of the big name Monster Trucks headed to Scotia Speedworld at the end of July…
Some post-secondary students to receive more assistance due to provincial changes
HALIFAX: The Advanced Education Minister said May 22 that some Nova Scotia post-secondary students will receive more in student assistance starting this fall because of a change to part of…
NSFM to host webinar to illuminate Electoral landscape in N.S.
NOVA SCOTIA: The Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities (NSFM) is pleased to announce its upcoming webinar aimed at shedding light on the intricacies of elections across urban and rural regions…
HRM announces traffic disruptions and Halifax Transit impacts due to Cogswell District project
HALIFAX: The HRM is announcing upcoming traffic disruptions and Halifax Transit impacts in support of the Cogswell District project . Location: Barrington Street from Upper Water Street to Duke Street…
New agreement between province, teachers ratified
HALIFAX: The Nova Scotia Teachers Union (NSTU) and provincial government have successfully negotiated a new, three-year Teachers’ Provincial Agreement. The new agreement is about an investment in students and student…