Elmsdale fire upgrades wild land firefighting gear
ELMSDALE: The community continues to support a local fire department, and in return its allowed them to upgrade their equipment. Recently, Elmsdale Volunteer Fire Department was able to purchase 24…
N.S. Launches Canadian Adult Education Credential
HALIFAX: The Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC) has replaced the outdated General Education Development (GED) certificate as the high-quality credential for adult learners. The CAEC assessment tool was developed using…
GEO Nova Scotia hosting province’s inaugural Digital Inclusion conference
DARTMOUTH: GEO Nova Scotia (Getting Everyone Online) is thrilled to announce the launch of GEO Forum 2024, Nova Scotia’s first-ever virtual digital inclusion conference. This highly anticipated event, set for…
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EAST HANTS/FALL RIVER: Stay up to date on news, community happenings, and sports in East Hants, Fall River, Beaver Bank and area with The Laker News e-mail newsletter. It’s free…
Donair Supply set to perform at East Coast Kitchen Party supporting Dreams Take Flight Atlantic
WAVERLEY: There’s going to be an East Coast Kitchen Party on Saturday night, all in support of a great cause. Donair Supply will be the musical entertainment at the fundraiser…
More affordable housing announced for Middle Sackville, Dartmouth
MIDDLE SACKVILLE: The province has awarded more provincially-owned land to be used for affordable housing development in Middle Sackville and Dartmouth through the Land for Housing Program. The Minister of…
N.S. announces assistance to help more seniors remain at home in HRM
From a release: HALIFAX/DARTMOUTH: More seniors in Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) can now get extra help to live independently in their own homes, the province said in a release on…
Province announces transfer of public housing units to Preston area housing fund
From a press release: PRESTON: N.S. has transferred ownership of 48 public housing units in Cherry Brook, Lake Loon, North Preston and East Preston to the Preston Area Housing Fund,…
MUNICIPAL ELECTION 2024: District 1 Waverley-Fall River-Musquodoboit Valley Candidate video interviews
FALL RIVER/CARROLLS CORNER: The Laker News interviewed all three candidates for HRM’s Municipal election who are seeking to represent those in Waverley-Fall River-Musquodoboit Valley. This is our interview with Council…
Harvest Dinner set for Oct. 17 supporting Community Garden
ELMSDALE: The sixth annual Harvest Dinner is set to take place in two weeks time in Elmsdale. Make plans to book your tickets for the Harvest Dinner on Oct. 17…