Nine fire departments battle early morning barn fire
MILFORD: Firefighters from nine departments from two counties responded to a fully involved barn fire in the 1100 block of Milford Road in the wee hours of Aug. 10. Shortly…
Ellsworth, Boutilier big bats for N.S. in loss to PEI at Canada Games
NIAGARA, ONT.: It was a hard-fought contest, but in the end Team N.S. came up just short on Tuesday in a loss to a fellow Maritime team at the Canada…
VIDEO: Interview with Premier Tim Houston
ELMSDALE: The Laker News’ Pat Healey had the opportunity to sit down for a quick interview with Premier Tim Houston as he took a break from touring in East Hants…
N.S. off to Rugby Sevens semi-final led by Dodge, Goncalves
NIAGARA, ONT.: Nova Scotia has finished first in the round robin in Rugby Sevens at the Canada Games. The Bluenosers finished at 3-1-0 (won-draw-loss) after a pair of victories on…
Province announces increase in funding to Newcomer Health Clinic
From a press release HALIFAX: The provincial government announced August 9, a major increase in funding for the Newcomer Health Clinic in Halifax to support the care needs of current…
From the Firehouse – July calls
Brought to you by: MILFORD: It was a busy month of July for many of our local volunteer fire departments. Here is a look at how July was with call…
ECMA winner Toney brings 2022 Village Green Summer Concert Series to an end on a high note
WAVERLEY: An upstart Mi’kmaq singer-songwriter brought the 2022 Summer Concert Series to an end on a high note on the Village Green in Waverley. Mi’kmaq fiddler Morgan Toney, a multiple…
Waverley’s Konigshofer leaves good first impression with javelin gold
SHERBROOKE, QUE.: Julia Konigshofer can’t wait to get home to her own bed in Waverley this week. The young woman, who trains and competes with the Truro Lions Track &…
PHOTOS: Premier Houston visits East Hants locations
ENFIELD: East Hants had a special visitor come through the community on Friday. Premier Tim Houston was joined by Hants East MLA John A. MacDonald for a tour at Corridor…
Golden dream comes true for Lewis at Legion track & field nationals
SHERBROOKE, QUE.: It was a GOLD-en dream come true for Beaver Bank’s Abby Lewis on Saturday. Racing in the Under-18 category, the 16-year-old Lewis ran an outstanding time of 9:40.58…