N.S. teachers vote 98 per cent for strike mandate
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia’s teachers and educational specialists have sent a resounding wake-up call to government that it can no longer continue to ignore the many crises boiling over inside our…
Education Minister issues statement on N.S. Teachers strike vote
HALIFAX: The following is a statement from Becky Druhan, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development. “While I’m of course disappointed at the vote results, I’m not surprised. Teachers were…
HRM invites residents to attend Earth Fest
HRM: The Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting residents to Earth Fest, a free, five-day festival taking place across the Halifax region from April 18 to Earth Day on April 22.…
HERH students get educational experience with Europe trip
MILFORD: It was an educational experience for forty-four Hants East Rural High (HERH) school students and six staff members during March Break. The staff and students left for Europe on…
HRM to hold Accessibility Strategy community engagement sessions
From a release HALIFAX: The Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is inviting residents to share their feedback on accessibility throughout the Halifax region at a series of in-person and virtual community…
Spring legislative session saw building up Nova Scotians as focus
From a release: HALIFAX: A $16.5-billion budget that includes a new lunch program for public school students, support for people living with diabetes, income-tax relief and more resources for housing…
MEH looking for Police Advisory Committee members
ELMSDALE: The Municipality of East Hants is looking for volunteer community members to join the East Hants Police Advisory Committee. This committee assists Council in working with the RCMP by…
Province announces rebates for larger zero-emission vehicles
HALIFAX: New rebates for medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles, including commercial and industrial vans and trucks, are now available. “Transportation is Nova Scotia’s second-largest source of greenhouse gas emissions,” said…
Wong’s riding in memory of friend during Wounded Warrior Canada fundraiser
FALL RIVER: A local couple are in the process of training for a big ride in support of a nationally-recognized mental health organization. Brian Wong and his wife Marlene will…
PSA: No Newsletter April 4-8
This is a PSA for all those who get The Laker News newsletter, sponsored by Jennifer Rideout of Assante/Sustainable Wealth Family Office, delivered to your inbox daily. From April 4…