Truth and Reconciliation Week provides opportunity for reflection, learning
HALIFAX/FALL RIVER: Each year at this time, Nova Scotians are encouraged to recognize the province’s long-standing treaty relationship with the Mi’kmaq and deepen their understanding of truth and reconciliation with Indigenous peoples in Canada.Nova...
From the Cruiser – Sept. 27, 2024
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ENFIELD: Over the past week, officers with East Hants RCMP responded to 119 calls for service.
The following are a couple of the highlighted calls as provided by East Hants RCMP Const....
Theatre Conspiracy’s “Provocative” theatrical game Foreign Radical comes to Alderney from B.C.
DARTMOUTH: Theatre Conspiracy's critically acclaimed and groundbreaking theatrical production, Foreign Radical, makes its highly anticipated debut in Dartmouth/Punamu'kwati'jk, NS from October 4 - 6.
It will be part of Prismatic Arts Festival in partnership with...
Practical nursing program for CCA’s expanded
HALIFAX: More continuing care assistants (CCAs) will be supported to become licensed practical nurses with the expansion of a pilot training program.
“The continuing care workforce plays a critical role in the delivery of care...
MUNICIPAL ELECTION 2024: HRM District 15 Lower Sackville-Beaver Bank Council candidates video interviews
LOWER SACKVILLE/BEAVER BANK: The Laker News interviewed both candidates for HRM's Municipal election who are seeking to represent those in Lower Sackville-Beaver Bank.
This is our interview with Council Candidates Paul Russell and Billy Gillis.
We...
Four female songwriters holding showcase at Pink Piano Cafe
LOWER SACKVILLE: Come out and support four young women as they start their songwriting journey and share their original works on stage. Another of the "Songwriters From Here & Away” songcircle concerts.
Avery, Brooklyn, Emmy...
Province encourages residents to be ready for hurricanes, extreme weather
NOVA SCOTIA: It’s still hurricane season in the Atlantic region and Nova Scotians are reminded to be prepared for storms and extreme weather events before they happen.
John Lohr, Minister of Emergency Management, said that...
N.S. proposes additional support for wine industry
From a release:
HALIFAX: The province has proposed new support for Nova Scotia’s wine industry, which will increase funding available to wineries.The new program includes direct funding for farm wineries and commercial wineries, with the...
Provincial heating rebate program set to open Oct. 1
HRM: Eligible Nova Scotians can receive a $600 rebate on their home heating bills by applying to the Heating Assistance Rebate Program (HARP),opening October 1 for the 2024-25 season.“The colder season can be...
Counterfeit $100 bills make appearance in East Hants, Halifax
ELMSDALE: RCMP have a warning for area residents and businesses.
Police say that On Sept. 24, three reports of fake $100 bills being passed were called in to East Hants RCMP.
The bills were passed at...