N.S. teachers, specialists to vote on strike action April 11, NSTU says
HALIFAX: The N.S. Teachers Union (NSTU) said that its members will hold a vote on April 11 that could lead to a strike mandate. In a release, the NSTU said…
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…
PHOTOS: Rising Tide dancers wow crowd at St. Patrick’s Day celebration
WAVERLEY: It was an Irish good time on Sunday afternoon at the Waverley Legion. In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, the Legion hosted a Saint Patrick’s Day Drop In that…
HRM Parks & Rec spring programming registration now open
HALIFAX: The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that registration has opened for spring recreation programs. Parks & Recreation offers a variety of innovative, cost-effective programming lead by local, passionate…
N.S. NDP: Government should protect workers; ban scab labour in N.S.
HALIFAX: The Nova Scotia NDP tabled legislation March 19 banning scab labour in Nova Scotia. Federal anti-scab legislation recently passed Second Reading with all-party support. Provincially, British Columbia and Quebec…
N.S. Liberal Party: More, Faster: Doctors leaving healthcare system at an alarming rate
From a Liberal Party N.S. release: HALIFAX: According to a freedom of information request, 31 family doctors left the Nova Scotia Health Authority in the first six weeks of 2024.…
Three Musquodoboit Valley-area groups receive support for community-led healthcare recruitment
MUSQUODOBOIT VALLEY: Three community groups in the Musquodoboit Valley area are launching new projects to recognize their healthcare workers and attract more. The community groups are being supported by funding…
PHOTOS: Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day at Shooters in Enfield
ENFIELD: There was plenty of Irish music and good times had as revellers got out and about on Saturday. At Shooters Bar & Grill in Enfield, Jon Cyr, JD Clarke,…
Church of the Good Shepherd holding food drive for Beacon House
BEAVER BANK: A Food drive for a local food bank that serves Beaver Bank, Lower Sackville, Mount Uniacke, and Fall River and area will be held this Thursday. The Church…
Poilievre says Conservatives aim to appeal to disgruntled Liberal, NDP supporters
HALIFAX: The Conservative Party of Canada (CPC) will be appealing to disgruntled Liberal and NDP voters to gain their support at election time, said its leader in an interview on…