Austin shows no nerves in release of debut CD, live performances
MAIN PHOTO: DeeDee Austin performs at The Old Triangle in Charlottetown, PEI. (Healey photo)
CHARLOTTETOWN: It would be hard to know that the first live performance DeeDee Austin had given in support of her debut...
RCMP nab impaired drivers in East Hants, Fall River/Beaver Bank areas
EAST HANTS/FALL RIVER: Last month, there were close to 150 Nova Scotia motorists charged with impaired driving, two of which occurred in the East Hants area while there was one refusal of the breathalyzer...
Dr. Strang releases trick or treat guidance during COVID19 pandemic
FALL RIVER: The provincial chief medical officer of health has provided specific advice around Halloween as the holiday approaches."Halloween is a fun celebration but I am concerned about parties and behaviours that would see...
Blasting at Aerotech Connector to continue into May: Public Works
WELLINGTON: Crews continue to make progress at construction of the Aerotech Connector in Wellington.
Local residents had emailed The Laker News regarding blasting and damage to their homes, as well as being kept informed when...
Additional funding support for residents impacted by Hurricane Fiona announced by N.S.
From a release
HALIFAX: Nova Scotians who have been severely impacted by hurricane Fiona will receive financial support from the province.
Premier Tim Houston announced Sept. 26 a variety of supports at a news conference.
"Yesterday, I...
Waverley author releases poetry book titled “Of A Boreal Sea.”
WAVERLEY: An author from Waverley made good use of the past two years of COVID-19 restrictions to pen a book of poems called “Of A Boreal Sea.”
Mark E. Ryan, who’s children Josie, Nora and...
PHOTOS: Staff, students at GPV get in the Halloween spirit
FALL RIVER: Spirit week's costume day at Georges P. Vanier Junior included a bit of scary looks.
This year, Spirit week fell during the week where Halloween is so that meant students and staff had...
Hirtle earns Kings-Hants Conservative nomination
KINGS HANTS: Joel Hirtle said he is seeking common sense solutions for residents in Kings-Hants.
That’s why the father of two who resides in Coldbrook threw his name in to be the Conservative Party candidate...
Station 45 volunteer firefighters support Turf field fundraising
FALL RIVER: The HRM Northern Suburban Track and Turf field has received a boost in support.
Station 45 Fall River Volunteer firefighters recently showed their support for the project with a donation.
The firefighters were able...
RCMP urge Nova Scotians to watch for, report human trafficking
LOWER SACKVILLE: Tomorrow, July 30, is World Day Against Trafficking in Persons.
Human trafficking, which involves the exploitation of people through deception, intimidation, threats or violence, is one of the fastest-growing crimes worldwide, and Nova...