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…
COLUMN: Creating opportunities in healthcare at home
The following is Premier Tim Houston’s column for May as submitted to The Laker News and other media. One of our greatest challenges is making sure there are enough healthcare…
Double trouble: Noble almost pulls of double feature wins; Christensen takes Legends race
SCOTIA SPEEDWORLD: It was almost a double trip to victory lane for Dawson Noble on Friday night during Hot Country 103.5 and Surge 105 night at Scotia Speedworld. Noble took…
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…
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…
LWF Hall closing for renovation work; Wings will be take-out only
FALL RIVER: The LWF Hall in Fall River will be closing at the end of the month. But no fear, community residents it’s just for renovations. The volunteer board that…
Alford satisfied with success at final Youth Darts Nationals
BEAVER BANK/SAINT-HYANCINTHE, QUE.: Emily Alford said she will take a lot of memories from her career as a youth dart player. Alford finished off her youth career representing Nova Scotia…
VIDEO/PHOTOS: Guided Walk in Lower Sackville kicks off Bird Week
LOWER SACKVILLE: A guided Bird Walk took place in Lower Sackville on May 24. The Laker News tagged along as Bird Friendly Halifax Coalition put on the walk at the…
Vipers track athletes have success; some advance to provincials
FALL RIVER: Several athletes from Georges P. Vanier Junior High will be heading to provincial track and field championships in Cape Breton. The results from local county and then regional…
Funding available for community clean energy projects
From a release HALIFAX: Clean energy community projects focused on buildings, electricity and transportation can receive funding through the Low Carbon Communities program. “Nova Scotian communities have long been one…