Nova Scotia Loyal supports local authors, publishers, booksellers
HALIFAX: Just in time for the holidays, the Province is making it easier to discover books written or published by Nova Scotians. Starting October 24, Nova Scotians can receive $10…
Residents raise red flags over Mount Uniacke Quarry expansion
Group says lab tests confirm contamination; calls for public input before Nov. 2 deadline (The following is information that was sent to us at The Laker News by the group)…
New CPR guidelines for Canada released
TORONTO, ONT.: On Oct. 22, Heart & Stroke released the latest five-year update to itsCanadian Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Emergency Cardiovascular Care(ECC). Among the key updates is a…
Four goal second period explosion powers Junior Pens to home ice NSJHL win
LANTZ: A four goal second period blew open a close game as the East Hants Junior Penguins slammed the Sackville Blazers in Friday night action in the Nova Scotia Junior…
Public hearing to be held Oct. 29 on Serenity Lodge, possible community plan amendment
ENFIELD: Municipality of East Hants council passed a motion (C25(95)) directing staff to find a solution to separate business from home properties at Serenity Lodge. This could be either through…
East Hants council approves amendments to community plan
ELMSDALE: Councillors with the Municipality of East Hants have approved amendments to the official community plan. The approval occurred at their council meeting on Sept. 24. Amendments to the Land…
Premier Houston tabs MacDonald for cabinet role as Municipal Affairs minister
ELMSDALE: The MLA for Hants East is one of two new members of Premier Tim Houston’s cabinet after an unexpected shuffle took place Oct. 21. Premier Houston announced the cabinet…
Sr. Hockey: Pens storm back to win, spoil NSSHL home opener for Bearcats
TRURO: The East Hants Penguins opened their Nova Scotia Senior Hockey League (NSSHL) season with a statement comeback victory. The Pens erased an early three-goal deficit to the Truro Bearcats…
Big game from Minhinnick helps Kings Hockey earn N.S. U-16 AAA win
LOWER SACKVILLE: Three different players found the back of the net for the U16 Kings on Saturday afternoon. The Kings hosted the Fundy Thunder in a N.S. U-16 AAA Hockey…
Uniacke Fire upgrades gear thanks to N.S. Firefighters 50/50
MOUNT UNIACKE: Thanks to funds raised through the Nova Scotia Firefighters 50/50 lottery, Uniacke Fire has made significant equipment upgrades over the past year, totaling nearly $50,000. Among the new…