RCMP discusses concerns voiced by residents in Fall River, Waverley
FALL RIVER: The new operations officer in charge for the RCMP in the Fall River area said residents complaints have been heard, and plans are in place for more policing…
Fall River intersection lights, no-left turn lane among concerns voiced at community meeting
FALL RIVER: Issues around the Fall River Sobeys intersection and not turning left into the Irving gas station were among the items mentioned during a resident-organized community meeting. It was…
International drug ring disrupted, thanks to RCMP, Homeland Security, police say
From a release DARTMOUTH: A International drug ring, with a Nova Scotia connection, has been disrupted, say police officials who held a press conference on Sept. 26 at RCMP headquarters…
VIDEO INTERVIEW Question 6: Churchill asked about concerns, lack of assurances to residents on Carr Farm development
ENFIELD: In our sixth question with N.S. Liberal Leader Zach Churchill during a stop in Enfield for a chat with The Laker News, we asked him about the contentious Carr…
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…