FRABA attends networking event with EH Chamber
OAKFIELD: Members from the Fall River & Area Business Association attended a networking on the range and patio event hosted by the East Hants Districts Chamber of Commerce held at Oakfield Golf & Country...
ReCover Initiative: Energy Leap
The following is written by freelance journalist Chris Benjamin and submitted to The Laker News by Quest as part of the Powered By Communities communication campaign.
BERWICK: To meet Nova Scotia’s carbon-reduction targets, old buildings...
Smiles galore at Fall River Fun Day
FALL RIVER: Smiles and laughter emanated from the green space at the Fall River Plaza on a bright, sunny Sunday afternoon.
The laughter and smiles were from the many children, who along with their parents,...
MLA Horne takes part in PANS Take Your MLA To Work Day
FALL RIVER: Pharmacies across Nova Scotia welcomed their local MLA into their stores on Take Your MLA to Work Day, an annual event put on by the Pharmacy Association of Nova Scotia (PANS).
In Fall...
MP Samson confident gov’t hearing tax changes concerns
OTTAWA, Ont.: MP Darrell Samson feels confident the proposed tax changes for small businesses that are out in the public domain won’t be the final draft that MP’s will vote on.
The Sackville-Preston-Chezzetcook representative said...
Blackburn vying for District 14 seat
BEAVER BANK: Lisa Blackburn is hoping her “fresh perspective” will win over residents in District 14 Upper/Middle Sackville, Lucasville, and Beaver Bank.
Blackburn, who has taken a leave of absence from her current employment, has...
Commuter rail chugging along
WINDSOR JUNCTION: The local councillor is “very excited” to see Commuter Rail inch closer to becoming a reality in the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM).
Barry Dalrymple has been a staunch supporter of the idea along...
Fresh look at Beacon House
LOWER SACKVILLE: Patrons to the retail store at Beacon House in Lower Sackville may notice new changes when they walk through the door.
That’s because in August, volunteers with the not-for-profit organization closed the store...
Deagle-Gammon honoured by Progress Women
The Progress Women of Excellence Awards takes place each November. Hosted by the Canadian Progress Club Halifax Cornwallis 2016 marked the 27th year of this prestigious event. This annual fundraiser, hosted in support of...
VIDEO: Links of Love warming hearts
Sarah MacDonald-Miles is warming hearts and those at the charities she supports through Links of Love and Share the Warmth.