PHOTOS: Community celebrated during Stewiacke Town Days
STEWIACKE: It was a weekend of celebrating what makes up the Town of Stewiacke and why its so special to so many. The annual Town Days event was held with…
More long-term care spaces open in Bedford
BEDFORD: More seniors in need of long-term care have a new place to call home with the opening of Adeline Hallin Bedford. The new long-term carehome, operated by Shannex, has…
Police make arrests in two child sexual abuse exploitation material investigations
HALIFAX: Police in Halifax have charged two men with offences related to child sexual abuse exploitation material (CSAEM) after two separate investigations and searches: On June 3, 2026, information was…
Future Highway 102 ramps considered, but not included in Enfield overpass project
ENFIELD: While many motorists navigating the growing Enfield-Elmsdale corridor have wondered whether the ongoing Old Enfield Road overpass replacement would include new access ramps to Highway 102, the province said…
Cheema athletes bring home 50 medals from Atlantic championships/national qualifying
Story written by Jennifer Learmonth, special to The Laker News WAVERLEY: Cheema Aquatic Club athletes delivered an impressive performance on the water this weekend, bringing home 16 gold, 17 silver…
Federal government announces new funding, stronger protections for human trafficking survivors
SUDBURY, Ont.: The federal government has announced more than $3.35 million in funding for nine organizations across Canada that support victims and survivors of human trafficking, while highlighting new Criminal…
Residents continue raising concerns over Carr Farm development
FALL RIVER: Residents are continuing to voice concerns about the proposed Fall River Site B (Carr Farm) development as the deadline approaches to submit public feedback on the provincially led…
Field of Dreams diamonds give 150 more kids a chance to play ball
FALL RIVER: There was a buzz around GP Vanier Junior High School as hundreds of parents, grandparents, players, coaches and community supporters gathered under sunny skies to celebrate the grand…
Pair of multi-vehicle collisions in Lower Sackville under investigation by police
LOWER SACKVILLE: RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment is investigating two multi-vehicle collisions that occurred in Lower Sackville. On July 29, at approximately 4:30 p.m., RCMP and Halifax Regional Police officers, EHS,…
Olympic medalist Sloan MacKenzie holds skills clinic at Cheema Aquatic Club
WAVERLEY: Olympic bronze medalist Sloan MacKenzie welcomed 40 paddlers to Cheema Aquatic Club on July 29 for a successful Skills & Drills Clinic that raised funds for CANFund. MacKenzie surpassed…