Happy Easter from The Laker News
Happy Easter from all of us at The Laker News! Wishing our readers, families, and communities a joyful day filled with happiness, renewal, and time with loved ones. Thank you…
New wildland fire truck boosts response at Station 40 in Dutch Settlement
DUTCH SETTLEMENT: Firefighters in Dutch Settlement are better equipped than ever to tackle wildfires this season, with a new specialized wildland truck set to go into service at Station 40.…
Sr. Penguins look to stay alive in Hollingsworth Cup final against Bearcats
LANTZ: The East Hants Senior Penguins look to stay alive in their best-of-seven Hollingsworth Cup final on Sunday night in Truro. It’s been a series that has been thrilling for…
Hope Can’t Wait campaign for a national suicide prevention strategy in Canada launches
HAMILTON, ONT.: Joshua Bell launched the Hope Can’t Wait Campaign, a national campaign focused on ensuring the creation and implementation of a National Suicide Prevention Strategy for Canada following lived…
Rates.ca: 56% of Canadians interested in buying EV would consider a Chinese model
TORONTO, ONT.: After a difficult 2025 marked by rebate pauses and slowing sales, interest in electric vehicles is showing signs of recovery. Rates.ca auto insurance quoter data shows EV quotes…
Senior-related programs in Kings-Hants receive $135,000 in support from feds
ELMSDALE/NOEL: Senior-related programs and projects across Kings-Hants, including several in East Hants/Hants North, have received upwards of $135,000 in funding from the federal government. MP Kody Blois made the announcement…
Mystics announce commitment of HERH’s Sophia Smith to women’s soccer team
MILFORD: The Mount Mystics women’s soccer team are adding a Milford product to their team for the coming season. Sophia Smith has announced her commitment to the Bedford-based university soccer…
CFIB releases statement on Nova Scotia minimum wage increase
HALIFAX: As Nova Scotia’s minimum wage rises to $16.75 per hour today, small business owners unfortunately know a second increase to $17.00 is coming on October 1, 2026. “CFIB continues…
Big Ride gears up for P.E.I. with strong local support and fundraising focus
ELMSDALE: Sitting over coffee at Cup of Soul Café in Elmsdale, Blair Nickerson spoke with enthusiasm about what has quickly become more than just a cycling event, it’s a growing…
East Hants Tigers win multiple provincial U-14 basketball championships
ELMSDALE: The East Hants Tigers were on a roll last weekend at U-14 boys and girls provincial basketball championships. The boys side won the Basketball Nova Scotia banner in U-14…