N.S. boxers have tough night in the ring at Canada Games
CHARLOTTETOWN: It was a tough night in the boxing ring for Nova Scotia boxers on Friday at the 2023 Canada Games. Shortly into the third round of her 52 kg…
Kinsac Road getting speed reduction
BEAVER BANK/KINSAC: Residents in a part of Kinsac Road are being advised of a speed reduction being installed. The HRM said in a release on Feb. 28 that the speed…
WEEK 2: Fall River/Waverley skiiers, Beaver Bank boxer; Lantz snowboarder begin 2023 Canada Games competition
CHARLOTTETOWN: It’s go time for the six athletes from the Fall River/East Hants area competing during week two at the 2023 Canada Games in Charlottetown, P.E.I. Action kicks off in…
How our local athletes fared during Week 1 at the 2023 Canada Games
CHARLOTTETOWN, PEI: With week one of the 2023 Canada Winter Games wrapping up in PEI, and week two athletes beginning their journey to the Island, here’s a quick look at…
Legacy campaign underway for new, accessible bleachers at Lockview High
MAIN PHOTO: Student council members Lauren Peveril; Cam Giddens; Jayne Belliveau; and Ella Wilson spoke to The Laker News on why they wanted to take on such an endeavour and…
PHOTOS: More than 50 teams partake in Rebel Run tournament
FALL RIVER/WAVERLEY: The basketball courts in Fall River, Waverley, Beaver Bank, Bedford and area were alive and making noise Feb. 18-19. That’s because the annual Rebel Run tournament returned after…
Province announces new supportive counselling program
From a press release HALIFAX: Nova Scotians now have access to one-on-one supportive counselling to help with general mental health concerns, including anxiety, job loss, grief, relationship issues and substance…
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…
Samson talks economy, healthcare, housing, Turf Field project
FALL RIVER: The MP for Sackville-Preston-Chezzetcook answered a slew of questions ranging from helping struggling families, to the economy, to assisting small businesses impacted by higher costs, addressing poverty in…
N.S. accepts Minimum Wage Review Committee recommendation
From a press release HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is accepting accepted the recommendations from the Minimum Wage Review Committee, which include setting the minimum wage at $15 an hour on October…