ELECTION21: PC’s Houston talks doctor shortage in East Hants, speeding during stop in Elmsdale
ELMSDALE: The P.C. leader took some time before going door knocking on Elmwood Drive in Elmsdale with Hants East candidate John A. MacDonald to answer questions from The Laker News.
We asked Tim Houston similar...
Police confirm fatality in ATV-Train collision
WELLINGTON: A 41-year-old Fletchers Lake man has died as a result of a collision involving a train along Highway 2 in Wellington.
A report of an ATV rider being hit by a Via Rail passenger...
Province announces pilot program to educate more CCAs
HALIFAX: The province has announced that a new continuing care assistant (CCA) program will be tested this year with the goal of improving training and getting more CCAs delivering quality care sooner.
A six-month training...
N.S. authors new book, The Thong Principle, now on bookshelves–not beaches–across North America
From a press release
HALIFAX: The Thong Principle has nothing to do with minimalizing beachwear and everything to do with maximizing communication impact.
The new book, written by Nova Scotia author donalee Moulton, explores why miscommunication...
HRCE calls school bus drivers actions not “acceptable”
FALL RIVER: The bus company responsible for taking students from Enfield to Georges P. Vanier Junior High in Fall River says what one bus driver did earlier this week is “unacceptable.”
According to parent Alicia...
Race schedule released by Scotia Speedworld
SCOTIA SPEEDWORLD: The 2023 race season schedule has been released by Scotia Speedworld, located adjacent to Halifax Stanfield Airport.
Entering their 36th year of operation, Scotia Speedworld is the only facility offering weekly stock...
Province announces clean technologies in Agriculture investment
HALIFAX/EAST HANTS: The Rankin government is investing $5 million over two years in projects that increase Nova Scotia's year-round food production, reduce emissions and reduce the amount of food imported.
Premier Iain Rankin made...
N.S. RCMP welcomes 11 new officers to force
DARTMOUTH: The Nova Scotia RCMP has welcomed 11 experienced police officers to the force.
At a ceremony Friday, June 2, nine of the experienced police officers were sworn in, in front of their families and...
Restaurants participating in Sackville Sandwich Week announced
LOWER SACKVILLE: The Sackville Business Association and participating Sackville restaurants are excited to create a positive impact in the community through a common love of sandwiches.
Sackville Business Association is thrilled to announce that there...
How did COVID-19 impact how our two local HRM councillors work
BEAVER BANK/FALL RIVER: COVID-19 has meant changing routines for the two local councillors in the Beaver Bank and Fall River areas.
Councillors Lisa Blackburn, who represents Upper/Middle Sackville-Lucasville-Beaver Bank, and Waverley-Fall River-Musquodoboit Valley representative Cathy...