Fire departments team up to help Shumilacke Food Bank
MILFORD: Two local volunteer fire departments came together on the weekend for one cause. With the holidays upon us, and families in need throughout the communities of Milford, Shubenacadie, and…
CFIB: Small businesses appeal to Halifax council for fair property tax policies
From a CFIB release HALIFAX: As the Halifax Regional Council shifts their focus to addressing its $60 million shortfall, small businesses are bracing for the implication this measure will undoubtedly…
HOLIDAY GREETINGS VIDEO; Ayden Christensen Racing
The team that makes the 24 Legend car and driver Ayden Christensen hit the race track have some holiday wishes for all. Video shot/edited by Dagley Media
Carroll’s Corner Community Centre, Sackville Sports Stadium to have rooftop solar panels installed
HALIFAX: Two municipal facilities in communities that The Laker News covers are among ones that will have rooftop solar panel systems installed by the end of 2024. In a release…
Feds, province invest in improving Lawrencetown road impacted by storm surge
LAWRENCETOWN: A section of Route 207 along Lawrencetown Beach will be rebuilt to protect it from the impacts of storm surge and sea level rise. The improvement comes after a…
HOLIDAY GREETINGS VIDEO: Corridor Wellness
The staff at Corridor Wellness in Enfield send Merry Christmas wishes to all of their clients and residents across the area. Video shot/edited by Dagley Media
Environment Canada issues wind warning for N.S.
HALIFAX: Environment Canada has issued a wind warning for Dec. 11. In their wind warning statement, posted at 4:43 a.m. Dec. 10 on their website and the Environment Canada App,…
N.S. Power activating Emergency Operations Centre
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia Power will be opening its Emergency Operations Centre on Monday, (December 11) at 9amahead of the approaching weather. “Based on the latest weather forecasts we are expecting…
RCMP issue warning of illicit drugs danger after suspected overdoses in Cumberland County
SPRINGHILL/NOVA SCOTIA: RCMP in Cumberland County is warning the public of the dangers associated with illicit drug use. The warning follows two suspected overdoses last week in Cumberland County. Police…
Kids Who Care give back to Souls Harbour Rescue Mission
KENNETCOOK: Success. That’s how the fundraiser for the Souls Harbour Rescue Mission by the Kids Who Care Committee at Hants North Rural High is being described. The community of Kennetcook…