MP Kody Blois issues statement on Moderate Livelihood in Southwestern N.S.
KINGS-HANTS: The following is a statement issued by Kings-Hants MP Kody Blois on the ongoing tension withr egards to the fishery in Southwest Nova, involving fishers from Sipekne'katik.
"I am deeply concerned with the...
Local schools partaking in #StudentVote
FALL RIVER: Yesterday, Oct. 15, and today Oct. 16, more than 10,000 elementary and high school students from throughout Nova Scotia will take part in the Student Vote program for the 2020 municipal elections.
A...
Province announces COVID Alert App now available
HALIFAX: Nova Scotians will be able to receive COVID-19 exposure alerts directly to their smartphones when using Health Canada's free COVID Alert App."As a province we have all shown a steadfast commitment to flattening...
Running for Denise: Schwarzwald Run for the Cure exceeds fundraising goal
MAIN PHOTO: Denise's Posse leads the participants in the walk out onto Robert Street in Fall River. (Healey photo)
FALL RIVER: It was more than any ordinary walk for friends of the late Denise LaPlante...
Run for the Cure: Wellington family raises more than $3,000 for metastatic breast cancer
WELLINGTON: On an early sunny Sunday afternoon more than 20 people gathered outside the Hart driveway ready to join the family in their neighbourhood CIBC Run for the Cure.
Because of COVID19, the Run for...
VIDEO: #AsktheCandidates District 1 HRM forum provides answers to residents questions
FALL RIVER: The four candidates vying to represent District 1 Waverley-Fall River-Musquodoboit Valley answered 16 pertinent questions chosen among the 50 submitted by residents to The Laker News during the livestream broadcast of the...
Lions Xmas Express counting on community for continued support due to COVID19 restrictions
Organizers confirm no Lions Christmas Parade, school food drives this year
FALL RIVER: The Lions Christmas Express will look different this holiday season.
Like many things, with COVID19 health guideline protocol and restrictions in place, it...
Ibraheem family welcomed to Canada, N.S. with (distanced) open arms
MAIN PHOTO: Ahmad and Hala Ibraheem share an emotional embrace as they realize they are beginning their new life in their new home, Canada, after arriving at Halifax Stanfield Airport. (Healey photo)
HALIFAX STANFIELD: The...
Quick response in Beaver Bank prevents further fire damage
BEAVER BANK: The quick response of firefighters prevented further damage from a fire in the wee hours of Oct. 4 on Galloway Drive in Beaver Bank.
Gord West, District Chief for Division 4 with Halifax...
WCA aims to bring awareness of speeding with installation of signs
WAVERLEY: A simple tweet from a local Waverley resident has led to the purchase of three speed signs for the Waverley Community Association (WCA) aimed at bringing a form of traffic calming to the...