East Hants man charged with impaired driving after going wrong way on Hwy 102
GOFFS: A 19-year-old man from East Hants is facing impaired driving charges after he drove the wrong way on Highway 102 near the Aerotech Connector. RCMP say that on Feb.…
Year in Review: Wong reflects on 2025 progress, eyes infrastructure and growth in 2026
FALL RIVER: The MLA for Waverley–Fall River–Beaver Bank said the past year delivered meaningful progress for the community, while 2026 will need to focus on infrastructure, housing, and supports for…
SWEPS, local scouts, beavers, and cubs plant tree seedlings along Aerotech Connector
WELLINGTON: There was a beehive of activity along the Aerotech Connector, near the pedestrian overpass, on Saturday morning. Approximately 20 beavers, scouts, and cubs with the 1st Riverlake Scouting group…
It’s open! Aerotech Connector opens for public use
WELLINGTON: The much anticipated opening of the Aerotech Connector happened early Thursday afternoon. After delays from an earlier planned opening due to material supplies not arriving on time (poles and…
New sign installed at Aerotech Connector; no word on official opening
WELLINGTON: The sign at the roundabout at the Aerotech connector has been corrected to indicate Sunnylea Road. It had been indicating Wellington with an arrow pointing in the Sunnylea/Kings Road…
PHOTOS/VIDEO: Aerotech Connector nearing its opening date; ribbon cutting held
WELLINGTON: The $70 million Aerotech Connector is just days away from officially opening to the public for use, the Minister of Public Works told a crowd gathered at its ribbon…
Concern raised about unauthorized access to Aerotech Connector construction site
WELLINGTON: The provincial engineer with the Department of Public Works is sharing his concern for everyone’s safety. “We are currently experiencing a significant issue with unauthorized public access on site,”…
Aerotech Connector expected to open by late summer: official
WELLINGTON: The much-anticipated opening of the Aerotech Connector in Wellington is just months away. As work is progressing on the construction of the roundabout at Hwy 2 and the Connector,…
Update on Aerotech Connector project, roundabouts
WELLINGTON: An official with the Department of Public Works has provided an update on the construction of the Aerotech Connector in Wellington. The update comes after The Laker News inquired…
Damage claims from blasting at Aerotech Connector being forwarded to contractor
WELLINGTON: The province said that contractors bear the responsibility if there are issues at residents homes or property from blasting, such as those being posted about near the Aerotech Connector…