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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 sets of goggles. They will...

HALIFAX: The Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC) has replaced the outdated General Education Development (GED) certificate as the high-quality credential for adult learners.The CAEC assessment tool was developed using recent economic research and changing...

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 October 9, 2024, will...

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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 in support of Dreams Take...

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 Munciipal Affairs and Housing, John...

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 Oct. 2.The Community Aging in...

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, a community-led housing organization. This transfer...

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 Candidates Cathy Deagle Gammon, Chris...

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 in support of the Elmsdale...