Air Canada announces launch of new non-stop service to Vancouver from HSIA
HALIFAX STANFIELD: N.S. and B.C. both offer endless natural beauty to explore, and soon it will be even easier for travellers to enjoywhat each coast has to offer with Air Canada’s new, non-stop service...
Police seeking info on vehicle fire in Oakfield
OAKFIELD: Police are investigating a suspicious early morning fire on July 5 that destroyed a vehicle at residence in Oakfield.
Cpl. Dal Hutchinson with Halifax District RCMP said police responded to a 911 call at...
Track and field best friends ready to experience 2022 Canada Games together
MAIN PHOTO: Best friends Braden Marshall, Abbi Gaudry, and Jill Langille will all be competing in track and field at the 2022 Canada Games in Niagara, Ont. (Healey photo)
WINDSOR JUNCTION: Three best friends from...
Premier: Government won’t accept MLA pay raise recommendation
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia premier Tim Houston said a recommendation from an independent panel looking into MLAs pay will not be accepted.
In a release, Houston said he has written to the Speaker of the House...
Enfield fire issues letter updating residents on agreement progress with HRM Fire
ENFIELD: The Enfield Volunteer Fire Department has issued a letter to residents in the HRM side of Enfield regarding the ongoing mutual aid negotiations with HRM Fire for coverage into that area.
The letter from...
New federal boundary proposes to split up East Hants
EAST HANTS: The three Corridor communities, along with a portion of Milford, could no longer be part of the federal riding of Kings-Hants if proposed federal boundary changes are approved.
The federal Electoral Boundaries Commission...
$12k in damages after rock thrown from Lantz Interchange hits vehicle
LANTZ: RCMP are seeking information a mischief incident that could have resulted in serious injury or death near the new Exit 8A Lantz Interchange on Hwy 102.
In his weekly From the Cruiser highlight of...
McNaughton announces PC Party nomination intentions
FALL RIVER: A soon-to-be retired RCMP officer who calls Fall River home with his family is already eyeing a new career path.
Dan McNaughton told The Laker on Jan. 10 that his intentions, upon retirement...
Hard work paying off for Emily Turple
FALL RIVER: Emily Turple is showing that hard work pays off.
In just two years, the 13-year-old Fall River girl has gone from playing the role of a simple party guest in Nutcracker to the...