NDP: UARB, provincial government must prioritize climate change and renewables
HALIFAX: In a statement on Feb. 1, the NS NDP called on the provincial government to take immediate action to ensure there isn’t a chill on new solar power projects in the province. A...
HRM issues statement on collaboration with N.S. on housing solutions for municipality
HALIFAX: The following is a statement from the Halifax Regional Municipality regarding its intent to work with the Province of Nova Scotia to ensure the recommendations from the Affordable Housing Commission are implemented.
The...
PHOTOS: Overcast skies doesn’t dampen spirit at Village Market
WAVERLEY: The skies may have been dreary, but there were plenty of smiling faces at the Waverley Village Green on the morning of Aug. 13.
That's because a variety of vendors were setup showing...
Local councillors weigh in on recent BLM protests in Halifax
BEAVER BANK/FALL RIVER: The time is now to truly listen to Black voices and hear their experiences, says a local councillor who represents the Middle/Upper Sackville-Beaver Bank-Lucasville district.
Deputy Mayor Lisa Blackburn and Councillor Steve...
Vlad and Inna set to perform at St. John’s United Church concert series
FALL RIVER: Two well-known, local musicians will be performing their sounds before local fans and friends this weekend.
Vlad Sitnikov, born in Russia, and Inna Klymenko, a Ukrainian refugee who had called Fall River home...
PHOTOS: Waverley Legion hands out awards
WAVERLEY: The Waverley Legion handed out awards at their annual honours and awards ceremony.
The recipients are all well-respected volunteers who dedicate their time to the Legion.
Thanks to Steve Sinnott for providing the photos and...
N.S. author releases book Overseas Adventures
HALIFAX: The following is a Q&A release sent out to The Laker News by N.S. author Arthur Shears on his recent release Overseas Adventures – From Afghanistan to Zambia and Points In-Between.
Tell us...
Mental Health Week offers Nova Scotians chance to reflect on well-being
From a release
HALIFAX: May 6 to 12 is Mental Health Week, which offers Nova Scotians a chance to reflect on their own mental health needs and the needs of loved ones.“Taking care of our...
Schools in HRCE, those CCRCE, CSAP schools in restricted zone to move to at-home...
EAST HANTS/FALL RIVER: The province has announced, April 26, that all public schools in Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM), along with surrounding communities such as Enfield; Lantz; Mount Uniacke; Milford; and Elmsdale, will close Tuesday,...
Fire response concern by Oakfield Park has a temporary fix
OAKFIELD: A concerning issue regarding fire coverage for those on the provincial park side of Oakfield Park Road was quickly rectified once the local councillor and fire officials learned of the problem.
Recently, Darrell MacLean,...