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…
N.S. submits Still Better Than A Carbon Tax Plan to federal government
From a release HALIFAX: Premier Tim Houston has submitted a new plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to the Government of Canada. In the submission, Premier Houston made it clear…
Interested residents invited to learn about being a candidate in the upcoming municipal election
From a release HRM: Residents considering running in the 2024 Municipal and Conseil scolaire acadien provincial (CSAP) Election to learn more about becoming a candidate. Municipal government plays an important…
Expanded programs support inclusion, diverse healthcare workforce
HALIFAX: Two community organizations in Halifax are expanding programs to better serve and support Halifax’s diverse healthcare workforce, with support from the Office of Healthcare Professionals Recruitment (OHPR) Community Fund.…
PHOTOS: Musical talent showcased at Lockview High
FALL RIVER: It was a night of musical entertainment in the from of students showcasing their love for music on March 27. The night began with members of the Lockview…
PHOTOS/VIDEO: Easter Eggstravaganza makes for hopping fun in Carroll’s Corner
CARROLL’S CORNER: Hundreds of children came out for Easter Eggstravaganza at the Carroll’s Corner Community Centre, put on by Susan Fillmore Realtor. There was two egg hunts, one in the…
Feds, province announce $15 million investment for housing, infrastructure upgrades in East Hants
ELMSDALE: Three levels of government are partnering to bring $15 million of housing and other infrastructure upgrades to the Municipality of East Hants (MEH). The funding from the federal and…