It’s the big day! Lions Xmas Express Parade of Lights, Fall River Tree Lighting today
FALL RIVER: The countdown clock is almost at zero for the Fall River Lions Xmas Express Parade of Lights and the Fall River Christmas Tree Lighting put on by the…
Centre Rawdon, Lower Sackville men caught for impaired driving in 24 hour span
BEAVER BANK/LOWER SACKVILLE: A 58-year-old Centre Rawdon man and a 24-year-old man from Lower Sackville were two of three drivers RCMP arrested and charged for impaired driving during a 24-hour…
Column: In Community by Rev. Michael Tutton
The following is the second column submitted by Rev. Michael Tutton. Blessing Pat’s mittens When the cool, wet winds of late fall turn the skin on my fingers red and…
Province announces Winter RV support at Shubie campground
DARTMOUTH: People renting RV spaces at Shubie Campground in Dartmouth will be able to stay and access supports this winter, with funding from the Province. “We’re committed to offering more…
Spryfield area councillor Cuttell elected as HRM Deputy Mayor
HALIFAX: District 11 Councillor Patty Cuttell was elected this past week by her fellow councillors to serve for the next year as Deputy Mayor for the Halifax Regional Municipality. “Deputy…
Column: Nova Oil & Natural Gas – A solution for our energy and economy
The following is the monthly column submitted to The Laker News by Premier Tim Houston. Imagine if we stopped harvesting blueberries in Nova Scotia and imported all of ou blueberries…
Isla has been adopted!
DARTMOUTH: Good news for a doggies that had long sought its furever home. Last week, The Laker News featured 26-pound Isla, a sweet loving Siberian Husky mix. Dogs like Isla,…
N.S. reaches agreements to remove trade barriers in key sectors
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia has reached agreements with the federal government and other provinces and territories in three key areas that will strengthen the local economy and expand market access for…
N.S. supporting local food in hospitals, universities
GREENWICH, KINGS COUNTY: Nova Scotia is helping make more local food available in hospitals, universities and other public institutions across the province. Through the Institutional Development Expansion and Advancement (IDEA)…
HRM releases 2024/25 Strategic Priorities Plan Progress Report
HALIFAX/BEAVER BANK: The Halifax Regional Municipality has released the 2024/25 Strategic Priorities Plan Progress Report. This annual report provides a high-level analysis on the municipality’s progress in delivering Regional Council’s…