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From a release HALIFAX: Dozens of small business owners across the province have signed an open letter supporting Claudia Chender and the New Democrat plan to help local entrepreneurs and small businesses.  The letter, signed by over 30...

ELMSDALE: The date has been finalized for what may be the final East Hants Christmas Parade—at least the last one sponsored and organized by East Hants Crime Prevention.. It will be held Dec. 7 at...

FALL RIVER: A bee is all the buzz in Fall River. Designed by the artist known as Heavy Metal Heather, a statue of a bee with flowers nearby was unveiled at the LWF Hall in...

From a release HALIFAX: Roads and highways across Nova Scotia will see a once-in-a-generation investment for repairs and expansions under a re-elected PC government, Tim Houston announced on Nov. 19.  “I'm proud to announce today that...

MONTREAL, QUE.: Sodexo Canada released the results of its second Sustainable Food Barometer on Nov. 19. The latest research reveals the majority of consumers are already on this journey and expect an industry-wide, multi-strategy...

From a release HALIFAX: N.S. NDP Leader Claudia Chender announced plans to help commuters Nov. 18. New Democrats will make the Halifax ferries free, fast-track Halifax Regional Municipality’s Rapid Transit Strategy, and offer relief on...

RAWDON GOLD MINES: A 30-year-old man from Bible Hill is facing impaired driving related charges following a vehicle into a power pole collision on Nov. 8 in Rawdon Gold Mines. Const. Preston Burns, Community Policing...

Brought to you by: ENFIELD: Over the past week, officers with East Hants RCMP responded to 120 calls for service. The following are some of the basic calls as provided by Const. Preston Burns, East Hants...

LOWER SACKVILLE: The candidates for Sackville-Cobequid were interviewed by The Laker News with questions submitted from the community and those on issues and concerns we're aware of. Here are the interviews we did: We begin with...

ENFIELD: Employees with the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) are on strike. At the Enfield Post Office on Nov. 15, workers with signs on Bristol board, could be seen walking on both sides of...