NSFM collaborates on enhanced Emergency Alert system
NOVA SCOTIA: The Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities (NSFM) has expressed its our heartfelt condolences to all those affected by the recent flooding, its president said in a release. Carolyn…
N.S. announces Disaster Financial Assistance for July 2024 flash flood damage
HALIFAX: Nova Scotians can now apply for disaster financial assistance for uninsurable losses related to flash flooding in the Annapolis Valley and surrounding areas last week.“This has been another devastating…
Man facing mischief charges for Lantz incidents
LANTZ: A 24-year-old Lantz man has been charged with mischief, East Hants RCMP say. Const. Andrew Ouellette said the man has been charged with several counts of causing damage to…
Enfield man stopped for speeding, charged with impaired driving
LANTZ: A 22-year-old Enfield man’s day went from bad to worse after he was stopped for speeding on Hwy 2 in Lantz on July 12. East Hants RCMP Const. Preston…
Water quality advisories lifted at several beaches; including Springfield Beach, Shubie Park Beach
HALIFAX/SACKVILLE; The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that the recreational water quality advisory has been lifted at several beaches. The advisory were in place at Lake Echo Beach in…
Risk management practices need improvement: HRM AG says
HALIFAX: The risk management practices for the Halifax Regional Municipality have not been prioritized and need significant improvement, Auditor General, Andrew Atherton said. Atherton issued a report on his recommendations…
PHOTOS/VIDEO: Amazing pep rally for Olympian Sloan MacKenzie
WAVERLEY: It was a medal-worthy atmosphere at Cheema Aquatic Club on Wednesday afternoon. The club was holding a pep rally for Olympian Sloan MacKenzie who will compete with Katie Vincent…
Helping kittens find their forever home on National Adoption Week a fun part of the job for Kirkpatrick
NOTE: Since our story just posted, we have been told that a family friend of The Laker News has adopted Loui. Congrats! So Meisha is the lone one that now…
Recreational water quality advisory in effect for Birch Cove Beach, Penhorn Beach, Springfield Beach, Shubie Park Beach: HRM
HRM: The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that there is a recreational water quality advisory in effect at Birch Cove Beach, Penhorn Beach and Shubie Park Beach in Dartmouth,…
Singer Rogers announces opening tour with Downchild Blues Band
HALIFAX: Canadian roots singer/songwriter and keyboard player Jeff Rogers’ unmistakably soulful voice often evokes weighty comparisons to the past – whether that’s Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles or even Otis Redding….…