Scholarship brings relief, opportunity for Lockview’s Madelyn Hanlon
FALL RIVER: For Fall River’s Madelyn Hanlon, a recent email brought more than just good news — it brought relief. The Lockview High student has been awarded the Chancellor’s Award…
Local authors to be showcased this Saturday in Bedford
BEDFORD: A local authors showcase is going to be held this coming Saturday. The authors are all from Nova Scotia. The Local Authors Showcase will be held April 11 at…
RCMP seized illegal cannabis, arrested two and responded to protests
POTLOTEK, CAPE BRETON: Northeast Nova RCMP seized illegal cannabis, arrested two people and responded to protests on April 2, and the investigations continue. Yesterday, at approximately 7:30 a.m., RCMP officers…
Happy Easter from The Laker News
Happy Easter from all of us at The Laker News! Wishing our readers, families, and communities a joyful day filled with happiness, renewal, and time with loved ones. Thank you…
New wildland fire truck boosts response at Station 40 in Dutch Settlement
DUTCH SETTLEMENT: Firefighters in Dutch Settlement are better equipped than ever to tackle wildfires this season, with a new specialized wildland truck set to go into service at Station 40.…
Senior-related programs in Kings-Hants receive $135,000 in support from feds
ELMSDALE/NOEL: Senior-related programs and projects across Kings-Hants, including several in East Hants/Hants North, have received upwards of $135,000 in funding from the federal government. MP Kody Blois made the announcement…
Big Ride gears up for P.E.I. with strong local support and fundraising focus
ELMSDALE: Sitting over coffee at Cup of Soul Café in Elmsdale, Blair Nickerson spoke with enthusiasm about what has quickly become more than just a cycling event, it’s a growing…
N.S. minimum wage rises to $16.75
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia’s minimum wage increased to $16.75 per hour on April 1. A second increase will bring the minimum wage to $17 per hour on October 1, 2026. The…
N.S. announces funding for food relief programs
HALIFAX/EAST HANTS: The Feeding Communities Fund is providing $5.3 million – more than the $4 million forecast in December – to community organizations across the province to support local food…
Central N.S. expected to see ice pellets, freezing rain throughout Wednesday
EAST HANTS/TRURO: Significant ice pellets and freezing rain are possible throughout Central Nova Scotia on April 1. Overnight Tuesday and continuing Wednesday the forecast guidance indicates widespread wintry precipitation will…