Federal election on the horizon? MP Samson doesn’t think so—for 2023
MAIN PHOTO: MP Darrell Samson the timing of an election call will determine if he will seek re-election. (Healey photo)
FALL RIVER: Canadians won’t be going to the polls this year—well at least that’s what...
N.S. announces implementation of One Person One Record technology
HALIFAX: Shorter wait times, better care, and giving health professionals more time with patients are some of the ways that One Person One Record can help improve healthcare in Nova Scotia.
"One Person One Record...
PHOTOS: Family Winter Fest held in Fall River
FALL RIVER: There may not have been snow on the ground on Jan. 28, but that didn't stop those who showed up from having some fun at the Gordon R. Snow Community Centre.
Community Family...
Blackburn highlights 2022 for Beaver Bank, expects challenging 2023 for council
BEAVER BANK: Lisa Blackburn said 2022 was a challenging year for regional council, and 2023 looks to be as challenging for councillors with HRM.
In 2022, topics such as policing budgets, housing, and homelessness kept...
Suburban FC U-13 AA girls bottle drive raises more than $1500
FALL RIVER: The Suburban FC U-13 AA girls soccer team got a great start to their fundraising towards a trip to Ontario.
In a recently held bottle drive, the girls team, which has several Fall...
Local community groups receive provincial investment from Community Generator Program
WELLINGTON/MOUNT UNIACKE: Eight community organizations in the Stewiacke, Wellington, Indian Brook, Nine Mile River, and Mount Uniacke areas are among 180 that will benefit from more than $5.8 million from the province.
The investments to...
Contract to be awarded for Hyde’s Bridge work; expected to reopen by late Fall...
LANTZ: A provincial spokesperson is giving residents of Lantz a possible date that a much used bridge will be back open.
In a response to The Laker News for an update on Hyde’s Bridge and...
Bedford man sought on warrant for uttering threats
FIVE MILE RIVER: East Hants District RCMP has an outstanding province wide warrant for the arrest of Craig Francis, last known address of 374 Bedford Highway in Halifax.
Craig Francis is charged with :
· Criminal...
“I never thought in a thousand years I’d be posted here.”
RCMP officer living dream serving in
home community of East Hants
RAWDON/MOUNT UNIACKE: For Cpl. Evan Collier, the appeal to being a police officer—and now stationed in his home community-is simple.
“Every day is different,” said...
PHOTOS: Showcasing skills at City of Lakes ringette tournament
DARTMOUTH: Lots of smiles were on display during weekend of play at the City of Lakes Ringette Tournament, hosted by Harbour City Lakers Ringette.
At the game we took in at the RBC Centre in...