N.S. announces expansion of Satellite program, ensuring Internet for all
HALIFAX: The Satellite Internet Service Rebate program is expanding once again to help more Nova Scotians get access to internet service faster.
Beginning Nov. 30, the program will accept applications from any resident or business...
Businesses suffer hundreds of thousands of flood damage; call for fix to culvert issue
WINDSOR JUNCTION: A long-standing business in Windsor Junction could close up shop if there’s no provincial funding for those impacted by the flood storm that hit on July 21-22.
In the community of Windsor Junction...
N.S., feds partner to improve provincial healthcare
HALIFAX: Nova Scotians will get the care they need, faster, with new funding from the federal government, the provincial Minister of Health said on Wednesday.
The three-year, $355-million agreement will help increase access to primary,...
Houston hopeful to have slate of candidates showing provinces diversity
ENFIELD: Tim Houston is remaining focused at the task at hand even though when a provincial election will be held is unknown.
The leader of the PC Party of N.S. said he’s taking Premier Stephen...
RCMP charge two after fentanyl detected in Windsor-West Hants
WINDSOR-WEST HANTS: Two 20-year-old women from the Windsor area have been charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking in relation to offences involving the drug fentanyl.
On April 20, Windsor District RCMP issued a...
Blasting at Aerotech Connector to continue into May: Public Works
WELLINGTON: Crews continue to make progress at construction of the Aerotech Connector in Wellington.
Local residents had emailed The Laker News regarding blasting and damage to their homes, as well as being kept informed when...
Pet of the Week – Jan. 15, 2021
Here is our Pet of the Week for Jan. 15, 2021 as selected by a random computerized draw:
The other pets that were submitted will be included in the draw for next week, and the...
Liberals call on provincial government to include rapid tests in COVID-19 case counts
HALIFAX: According to Liberal Leader Iain Rankin, the Houston government's pandemic strategy is corroded in deficiencies but the biggest flaw of all is that the reported case counts don't reflect the true status of...
VIDEO/PHOTOS: Volunteers help SWEPS clean up Black’s Brook
FALL RIVER: The Shubenacdie Watershed and Environmental Protection Society (SWEPS) held a cleanup of a waterway next to Lockview High in Fall River last month.
More than 25 volunteers joined others from the community to...
HRM provides update on July flooding recovery efforts
HALIFAX: HRM has provided an update to residents regarding the recovery efforts in response to the July flooding.
Between July 21-22, three months of rain (approximately 250 to 300 mm) fell in a 24-hour...