Submitted: The heroes of Normandy by Guy Black
The following was written and submitted to us by Guy Black, Recipient of the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation in recognition of the upcoming 80th Anniversary of D-Day on June 6, 2024.
CANADA: Death struck...
IWK Radiothon: Gabriella and her Hammonds Plains families story
The following was submitted to us by the IWK Radiothon
HAMMONDS PLAINS: Within 24 hours of welcoming their first child in 2009, Catherine Coutts and Mark Hippern learned that their daughter, Gabriella, was dealing with...
New report outlines proposed solution to N.S. energy poverty crisis
HALIFAX: A new report by utility affordability expert Roger Colton proposes a tailor-made program to slash energy poverty rates in Nova Scotia.
A Way Forward: A Made-in-Nova Scotia Home Energy Affordability Program, commissioned...
Silt flow into Lake Fletcher being monitored by N.S. Environment
FLETCHERS LAKE: The heavy rains on Tuesday saw siltation flow down along water and into Lake Fletcher.
A resident took video and posted it on Waverley, Wellington, Windsor Junction and area community Facebook page, and...
IWK Foundation hosting Weekend of Giving to celebrate 40th annual IWK Telethon
NOTE: The Laker News will be sharing stories of three people--two kids and a family--who have been impacted by the use of the IWK over the next three days. Watch for their stories in...
Province launches campaign school for aspiring municipal leaders
HALIFAX: N.S. is launching campaign schools in advance of this fall’s municipal elections, aiming to equip Nova Scotians with the necessary skills, knowledge and resources to run for municipal office.“Campaign schools are designed...
Traffic delays expected May 29 on Windgate Drive
WINDSOR JUNCTION: Motorists can expect some traffic delays today, May 29, along Windgate drive.
HRM issued a traffic advisory on Tuesday indicating work will be done on Windgate Drive in Windsor Junction from Cumberland Way...
VIDEO/PHOTOS: “Goosebumps” for firefighters as Stewiacke fire celebrates 80th anniversary
STEWIACKE: Children climbed into the fire trucks, others ran for hugs from Sparky the fire dog. They all had one thing in common--smiling happy faces.
And that is what left some firefighters at Stewiacke &...
Multi-year funding available for community based wellness organizations
HALIFAX: More community-based wellness organizations will be spending less time writing annual grant applications and more time delivering important services to Nova Scotians.
Starting today, May 28, organizations can apply for new multi-year government funding...
Corvette Club celebrates 50th anniversary
LOWER SACKVILLE: A special milestone was reached recently.
On May 5, the Corvette Club of Nova Scotia celebrated their 50th Anniversary. The club had members get together to mark the special occasion.
A photo shoot and...