New program offers free glasses to N.S. children
HALIFAX: The Nova Scotia Association of Optometrists (NSAO) recently announced the launch of Eye See,Eye Learn, a program which provides free glasses to children in primary and pre-primary in Nova…
Local businesses, Fourth Lock teaming up to raise money for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
FALL RIVER: A pair of local businesses are teaming up this July and August with a well-known restauraunt in Fall River. The Fourth Lock, located on Hwy 2 overlooking the…
New facility at Halifax Stanfield simplifies international to domestic travel
HALIFAX STANFIELD AIRPORT: The Halifax International Airport Authority (HIAA) has opened its new International Connections Facility (ICF), a key infrastructure project that will streamline passenger experience, expand cargo capacity, facilitate…
PHOTOS: Lockview High graduation (morning session only)
FALL RIVER/BEDFORD: “She’s my sister,” yelled a proud younger brother inside the Seton Academic Centre at Mount Saint Vincent University in Bedford as Lockview High’s morning graduation session took place…
Windsor Junction mom, son awarded Carnegie Medal for heroism
WINDSOR JUNCTION: A mother and son from Windsor Junction have been awarded North America’s highest civilian honour for heroism. Trisha Munroe and her son Alex are among the recipients across…
N.S. needs evidence-based process for major school capital decisions, AG says
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia needs to update and improve its school capital planning process to account for the unprecedented growth in student enrolment since the process was created, says Nova Scotia’s…
The Laker News moving to new website
The Laker News is getting a new website. We’ve been working on this for a few weeks now and it’s almost time to reveal it. To get ready for the…
Fury volleyballer announces commitment to Dal Tigers
FALL RIVER: A Fall River Fury volleyball player will be donning the black and gold of a Halifax university this fall. Julia Bowes was announced by the Dalhousie Tigers women’s…
Fall River break-and-enter under investigation
FALL RIVER: Police are asking for the public’s help in its investigation of a break-and-enter in Fall River. Cpl. Guillaume Tremblay said that on June 6 at approximately 7 p.m.,…
PHOTOS: Lockview High Prom 2025
FALL RIVER: After a day of keepsake photos that will act as memories of ones Grade 12 year, it was a night of dancing at Lockview High for graduates and…