Pet of the Week – July 16, 2021
Here is our Pet of the Week for July 16, 2021 as selected by a random computerized draw.
The other pets that were submitted will be included in the draw for next week, and the...
N.S. Premier names three ministers to focus on health care; mental health; seniors’ care
HALIFAX: Premier Tim Houston has given three cabinet members responsibility to deliver on his vision to fix the issues in health care, mental health and seniors' care.Michelle Thompson (Health and Wellness), Brian Comer (Mental...
The Bedford Barons’ seventh man
BEDFORD: The Bedford Sports Bridge Barons major bantam hockey team had a little extra motivation for their game on Oct. 1 at the BMO Centre in Bedford.
Five-year-old Wish Child Sam Dewey of Fall River...
Samson welcomes announcement of public inquiry into mass shootings
FALL RIVER: The Liberal MP for Sackville-Preston-Chezzetcook is welcoming his governments reversal in calling for a public inquiry and not an independent review into the April mass shootings.
Shortly after Public Safety Minister Bill Blair...
Gold Rush Days cancelled due to COVID19
WAVERLEY: The committee for Waverley Gold Rush Days have made the tough decision to cancel the annual event, held the second weekend of September.
In an Aug. 24 post on the Waverley Village Green Facebook...
Fall Legislative session wraps up with little improvement, NDP says
From a press release by the NS NDP
HALIFAX: The NDP in Nova Scotia say that Nova Scotians aren’t better off after four weeks of the fall sitting of the Nova Scotia legislature.
While Premier...
PHOTOS: Santa visits Beaver Bank
BEAVER BANK: It may have been raining and cold, but that didn't stop the people form coming out or participants from spreading the joy of the season in Beaver Bank on Nov. 24.
The annual...
Peace by Chocolate, Trans Canada Trail partner to support trails impacted by flooding
HALIFAX/EAST HANTS: In a heartwarming display of solidarity and civic-mindedness, Peace by Chocolate, asteadfast ally of Trans Canada Trail, is once again leading by example.
Following the devastating floods in Nova Scotia, Peace by...
Our Top 10 web stories so far in 2017
FALL RIVER: From local crime stories to Bill 75, and the teachers protest against the government, there has been a lot of stories done that have drawn your attention on our website, TheLaker.ca.
Here’s a...
Turkey Supper Nov. 25 in Beaver Bank
BEAVER BANK: A turkey supper will be held at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Beaver Bank on Nov. 25.
See the poster for details.