Nova Scotia to introduce largest minimum wage increase ever, province says
From a release
LOWER SACKVILLE: The province will implement the largest minimum wage increase in the provinces history, one that will benefit Nova Scotians, says...
Halifax man wanted on province-wide arrest warrant
HALIFAX: A 43-year-old man from Halifax is being sought by RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment on a province-wide arrest warrant.
Police are seeking information from the...
Driver ticketed after pedestrian struck by vehicle in Fall River
FALL RIVER: A 32-year-old Fall River woman sustained non-life-threatening injuries on Jan. 27 after being struck by a vehicle on Fall River Road in...
Melvin Lake wind farm to create jobs, help fight climate change, province says
From a release
HRM/EAST HANTS: A new wind farm will make more clean, low-cost energy in Nova Scotia, creating jobs, stabilizing power bills and helping...
Blois, Samson throw support behind Carney in Liberal leadership battle
EAST HANTS/FALL RIVER: The MP's for Sackville-Preston-Chezzetcook and Kings Hants are throwing their support behind the same person to be the next leader...
Parents advised to ensure kids not scared of firefighters
BEAVER BANK: The Beaver Bank Kinsac Fire Association Station 48 had a message to those with children.
The association said that when its the middle...
PHOTOS/VIDEO: Poilievre brings tour to N.S.; answers questions from The Laker News
HALIFAX: The leader of the Conservative party was in Nova Scotia on Friday, after visiting New Brunswick the day before.
It was part of several...
RCMP advising local residents about new scam involving force, CRA
ENFIELD: East Hants RCMP were made aware of yet another scam that happened on Thursday in East Hants.
Const. Preston Burns, with East Hants RCMP,...
Halifax SAR intake drive now open
LAKEVIEW: Discover a range of volunteering roles at HSAR, from on-the-ground searchers to logistics, education, fundraising, and administration.
The organization values diverse skills, including orienteering,...
Home Escape Plan key to keeping everyone safe
BEAVER BANK: Having a Home Escape Plan can be critical when fire strieks.
That's one of the messages from the Beaver Bank Kinsac Fire Association...