OPINION: Inquiry and nothing but for victims families, responding officers
The worst mass shooting in modern Canadian history deserves an inquiry.
It is as simple as that. Pretty common sense right? Well, it seems the federal and provincial governments disagree.
What the provincial and federal governments...
#Election2019 Candidate Profile: Get to know Green Party’s Anthony Edmonds
Edmonds is running in Sackville-Preston-Chezzetcook
Name: Anthony Edmonds
Community: Wellington
Family: I live with my wife, Jillian.
Profession: Aerospace Engineer
Why are you running?
I’d
like to do everything that I can to make sure that future generations
can live...
EDITORIAL: Speed bumps – the answer or a hindrance?
The Halifax Traffic Authority announced recently it approved speed bumps in several community residential streets in Fall River and Windsor Junction, along with other areas in HRM.
The
news was meant with a mixture of...
Wellness Within: Facing sweet temptation: breaking free from your sugar addiction
The following is a column submitted to us by:
By Deborah Peddle-Hann
I used to be a sugar addict - I probably still am at certain times of the year!
If you're reading this, chances are you might be...
Column: Premier Houston talks long-term care challenges
The following column is a new monthly piece that is being submitted by Premier Tim Houston to community news outlets across the province.
Tackling Long-Term Care ChallengesFor too long, too many Nova Scotians have been...
Opinion: Teacher pleads with Premier to do the right thing
Editor's note: This is a letter that was sent to Premier Stephen McNeil.
Dear Premier McNeil,
I am a 20-year veteran teacher in Nova Scotia. I implore you to listen to what I am and my...
High-speed internet: The Laker News asks Develop N.S. about projects coming to area in...
This is a Question and Answer between The Laker News and Develop Nova Scotia,
EAST HANTS/WAVERLEY: Develop Nova Scotia is leading the Internet For Nova Scotia Initiative on behalf of the province to bring high...
COLUMN: MPs News & Views with MP Darrell Samson
Happy Back to School! I hope you all had a relaxing summer and are ready for the fall. I certainly had a busy summer and I would like to share the activities I participated...
MPs News and Views – by MP Darrell Samson
Dear friends,
I would first like to wish you all a happy New Year. I hope your holiday season was pleasant and that you are ready to start the New Year. I am looking forward...
HEALEY: NSians are better than plate-shaming stories
The number of stories about people being plate shamed for being outside the Atlantic Bubble and driving throughout N.S., N.B., PEI or NL have been outstanding.
Specifically in N.S., I know of five families who...