Halifax District RCMP looking to identify motorcycle riders
LOWER SACKVILLE: Halifax District RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying 5 people involved in a dangerous driving incident.
On Oct. 27 at approximately 7:30 p.m., Halifax District RCMP received a report of...
Food Bank survey shows usage increase; Feed N.S. continues advocacy for policy-based change
FALL RIVER: As the number of people visiting food banks rises, Nova Scotians are recognizing that charity isn’t the long-term fix.
“Nova Scotians need more income to meet their basic needs,” says Nick Jennery, executive...
PHOTOS: Sun shines on Crafts in the Park
FALL RIVER: The nice October weather shone brightly on Fall River and a yearly community event held showcasing local artisans.
Crafts in the Park was held Oct. 22 at Jamieson Park on Fall River Road...
The inside story of Halifax’s Public Gardens
By The Laker News
HALIFAX: The Halifax Public Gardens are the oldest and finest Victorian public gardens outside the United Kingdom.
But they were devastated by Hurricane Juan, and more recently by an attack that left...
Authors track the Seasons in Mi’kma’ki
From a release
HALIFAX: The Mikmaq have long used the moon’s 29-day cycle to connect to recurring events in the natural world.
In their new book authors Cathy LeBlanc and Dave Chapman track the passage of...
SBA hands out awards for 2022
From a release
LOWER SACKVILLE: The Sackville Business Association hosted its annual Business Breakfast in celebration of Small Business Week, October 16 to 22, 2022.
Local legend and singer songwriter, Joel Plaskett, delivered an engaging...
Copper wire thefts pose serious safety risks: N.S. Power
GOFFS: Nova Scotia Power has a warning for anyone attempting to steal copper wire from its electrical equipment and substations – you are putting yourself and others at risk of severe injury or death...
NS Liberals: Bills tabled on Income Assistance, Veterans
FROM A RELEASE
HALIFAX: At province house Oct. 24, the Nova Scotia Liberal Party introduced two bills as the session in the Houseresumed.Community Services shadow minister Ben Jessome will be tabling an amendment to the...
Community turns out for The Big Give in Elmsdale
ELMSDALE: The community came out to give back and receive during the Big Give in Elmsdale on Oct. 22.
At the old Elmsdale School (more aptly known as the East Hants Family Resource Centre building),...
PHOTOS: Disability Pride Day celebrated at CCOA
ENFIELD: On Oct. 15, residents turned out to show support at the inaugural Disability Pride event held at Corridor Community Options for Adults (CCOA) in Enfield.
It all started on the dreary Saturday with...