NS AG: Ground Ambulance Service at Code Critical
The following is from a release from the N.S. Auditor General: HALIFAX: Nova Scotia’s ground ambulance service is in a critical state and the government is not effectively monitoring the…
MRA announces completion of Net Zero project at Rec Hall grounds
MILFORD: Volunteers with he Milford Recreation Association (MRA) had plenty of reason to smile on Saturday during Celebration Day for the organization in Milford. That’s because they unveiled a significant…
VIDEO STORY: Pat does Drop Zone Halifax for Easter Seals N.S.
HALIFAX: The Laker News’ Pat Healey had a big feat to tackle on Sept. 22– rappelling down the tallest office building east of Quebec, all for a good cause. Easter…
Deagle Gammon speaks about importance of keeping Lakeview in District 1 at UARB hearing
LAKEVIEW: The local councillor is hopeful the NS UARB will support the recommendation to keep Lakeview in District 1. Cathy Deagle Gammon spoke at the recently held UARB hearing into…
Senator Deacon, Mayor Landry named recipients of Jim Carr Forest Community Champion Award
OTTAWA/HALIFAX: As National Forest Week is celebrated across the country, Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) is announcing the winners of its 2023 Awards of Excellence program. Last week, FPAC…
PHOTOS: Station 40 Open House introduces community to your volunteer firefighters
DUTCH SETTLEMENT: It was an event geared for young and old alike on Sept. 23 at Station 40 Dutch Settlement. The Halifax Regional Fire Service fire department held a well-attended…
VIDEO INTERVIEW Question 5: We asked Zach Churchill about his favourite hockey teams
ENFIELD: We couldn’t ask all political questions to N.S. Liberal Leader Zach Churhill, so we thought of a bit of a lighter question. It was dubbed as the hardest question…
N.S. says Immigration changes help retain healthcare workers
HALIFAX: International students in more Nova Scotia healthcare programs will have an additional opportunity to build a career, life and future in the province, the Minister of Health and Wellness…
Strongest Families mental health program receives support through RBC Future Launch
HALIFAX:A $25,000 donation by RBC Foundation through RBC Future Launch will enhance Strongest FamiliesInstitute’s (SFI) anxiety programs for youth and young adults, helping them build resiliency through theacquisition of essential…
Motorists advised to expect traffic delays in Waverley starting Sept. 25
WAVERLEY: The following is a traffic advisory issued on Sept. 22 by HRM for work beginning this week in Waverley. Traffic Delay – Waverley Road Location: Waverley Road, from Civic…