RCMP investigating fatal fire in Onslow Mountain
ONSLOW MOUNTAIN: A man has been found deceased inside a home following a fire in Onslow Mountain, Colchester County RCMP said. Police said that on August 29 at approximately 12:40…
Barrett Lumber welcomes community to its 100th anniversary celebration
By Lisa Blackburn, Special to The Laker News BEAVER BANK: One of Beaver Bank’s oldest businesses was celebrated last week as Barrett Lumber opened its doors to the community to…
Provincial tax refunds for low-income seniors
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia sent tax refunds this week to about 20,000 low-income seniors through a program offered only in Nova Scotia. The average refund is $1,532, for a total of…
PHOTOS/VIDEO: Air Show Atlantic 2026 takes it’s inaugural flight at Saint John Airport
SAINT JOHN, N.B.: It was media day on Thursday for Air Show Atlantic taking place for the first time ever this weekend at the Saint John Airport. The Laker News…
Mayor Fillmore takes next step on future of the Halifax-Dartmouth ferry system
HALIFAX: A motion was approved by Halifax Regional Council from Mayor Andy Fillmore directing the Chief Administrative Officer to return to Council, alongside the ferry services operational review, with options…
Joyful Sounds earns international recognition for bringing music to generations of local families
FALL RIVER: A music studio in Fall River that has spent more than two decades helping children and families discover the joy of making music is celebrating an accomplishment that…
Two men arrested after Lower Sackville assault with a weapon incident
LOWER SACKVILLE: Two 18-year-old men have been arrested by RCMP following an assault with a weapon involving several youths in Lower Sackville. On August 24, at approximately 8 p.m., officers…
Valley nurses come to aid of airline passenger
ANNAPOLIS VALLEY: A relaxed bachelorette trip became high-altitude intensity for three Nova Scotia Health nurses from Kentville’s Valley Regional Hospital. A mid-morning May 14 commercial flight to Toronto from Halifax…
HRM advises of traffic delay on Sackville Drive on Aug. 25
LOWER SACKVILLE: There will be traffic delay expected on Sackville Drive today Aug. 25. HRM said the road work and delay will be between Margeson Drive and Melham Drive, from…
Photos/Video: Miracle Treat Day at Dairy Queen Fall River
FALL RIVER: There was plenty of fun at Miracle Treat Day at DQ Fall River on Aug. 13, and our Pat Healey was put to work. Pat was working the…