Four charged with drug trafficking in Windsor
WEST HANTS: RCMP in West Hants have charged four people a as part of an ongoing drug trafficking investigation. On September 27, the West Hants RCMP Street Crime Enforcement Unit…
Small businesses outline key priorities ahead of municipal elections in N.S.
Property tax, red tape, affordability, and crime top the list of issues small businesses hope to see addressed HALIFAX/FALL RIVER: As municipal elections across Nova Scotia heat up, small businesses…
Digital Nova Scotia announces 2024 Tech Forward award finalists
HALIFAX: The finalists for the 2024 Digital Nova Scotia Tech Forward Awards have been announced. The awards, presented by RBC, celebrates excellence, innovation, and diversity in Nova Scotia’s ICT and…
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HALIFAX: The Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC) has replaced the outdated General Education Development (GED) certificate as the high-quality credential for adult learners.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…