International drug ring disrupted, thanks to RCMP, Homeland Security, police say
From a release
DARTMOUTH: A International drug ring, with a Nova Scotia connection, has been disrupted, say police officials who held a press conference on Sept. 26 at RCMP headquarters in Dartmouth.
In a release,...
VIDEO INTERVIEW Question 6: Churchill asked about concerns, lack of assurances to residents on...
ENFIELD: In our sixth question with N.S. Liberal Leader Zach Churchill during a stop in Enfield for a chat with The Laker News, we asked him about the contentious Carr Farm development in Fall...
MRA announces completion of Net Zero project at Rec Hall grounds
MILFORD: Volunteers with he Milford Recreation Association (MRA) had plenty of reason to smile on Saturday during Celebration Day for the organization in Milford.
That’s because they unveiled a significant milestone for the MRA, made...
VIDEO STORY: Pat does Drop Zone Halifax for Easter Seals N.S.
HALIFAX: The Laker News' Pat Healey had a big feat to tackle on Sept. 22-- rappelling down the tallest office building east of Quebec, all for a good cause.
Easter Seals N.S. held their annual...
Deagle Gammon speaks about importance of keeping Lakeview in District 1 at UARB hearing
LAKEVIEW: The local councillor is hopeful the NS UARB will support the recommendation to keep Lakeview in District 1.
Cathy Deagle Gammon spoke at the recently held UARB hearing into the District Boundary Review for...
New MRA trail named Whalen Way in honour of long-time volunteers
MILFORD: Two long-time volunteers with the Milford Recreation Association were bestowed a special honour during Celebration Day on Sept. 23.
When people think of Milford Rec Hall, the names of Wayne and Jessie Whalen isn’t...
Teams hit, run hard during Braeden Bannister Memorial tournament
LANTZ: The sounds of fun and excitement echoed from Peter Smith Memorial ballfield in Lantz all weekend long.
It was from the teams competing on both fields at the ballfield, run by volunteers with Lantz...
Ballet dancer from Dartmouth encourages others to take leap as NBS auditions hit Halifax
DARTMOUTH: A dancer from Dartmouth is encouraging others to step up and give it a try as auditions for the National Ballet School heads out across Canada, with a stop in Halifax next month.
Georgia...
UPDATED: Waverley road closure advisory
WAVERLEY: The following advisory was issued by HRM for SEPT. 30-Oct. 1.
This work had been scheduled for Sept. 23-24.
Road Closure – Waverley Road
Location: Waverley Road, adjacent to Montebello Drive
Date: Saturday, September 30 and...
Deagle Gammon coy on re-offering for 2024 HRM municipal election
FALL RIVER: Councillor Cathy Deagle Gammon isn't ready to show her card hand just yet on if she will seek re-election next October 2024 during HRM's municipal election.
She said if she feels good about...