Province invests in affordable housing in Lower Sackville
LOWER SACKVILLE: Almost $50 million of the $60 million in affordable housing funding coming to HRM will go to the Lower Sackville area, the MLA for Sackville-Cobequid said. Steve Craig…
Halifax 300 race day set to close curtain on WRS action at SSW
SCOTIA SPEEDWORLD: The inaugural Halifax 300 will see all CARSTAR Weekly Racing Series divisions compete in extended distance races to close off the 2023 season in style. The combined feature…
New virtual pet well-being platform launches in Nova Scotia
NOVA SCOTIA: A new, virtual care platform for pet owners in Nova Scotia has launched. MyPet, from TELUS Health, is an ideal option for questions about pet behaviour, training, weight…
Information from the Carr Farm Q&A pamphlet from MLA Wong, NSECC
MAIN PHOTO: MLA Brian Wong, also the Advanced Education Minister, speaks at the community meeting in Fall River. (Healey photo) FALL RIVER: The following is from a question-and-answer pamphlet issued…
RCMP discusses concerns voiced by residents in Fall River, Waverley
FALL RIVER: The new operations officer in charge for the RCMP in the Fall River area said residents complaints have been heard, and plans are in place for more policing…
Fall River intersection lights, no-left turn lane among concerns voiced at community meeting
FALL RIVER: Issues around the Fall River Sobeys intersection and not turning left into the Irving gas station were among the items mentioned during a resident-organized community meeting. It was…
VIDEO INTERVIEW Question 6: Churchill asked about concerns, lack of assurances to residents on Carr Farm development
ENFIELD: In our sixth question with N.S. Liberal Leader Zach Churchill during a stop in Enfield for a chat with The Laker News, we asked him about the contentious Carr…
LHS boys golf team captures regional banner
WINDSOR JUNCTION/BEAVER BANK: The Lockview High boys golf team has captured the capital region banner. At Grandview Golf Club in East Preston on Sept. 25, the team won the banner…
VIDEO STORY: Pat does Drop Zone Halifax for Easter Seals N.S.
HALIFAX: The Laker News’ Pat Healey had a big feat to tackle on Sept. 22– rappelling down the tallest office building east of Quebec, all for a good cause. Easter…
Deagle Gammon speaks about importance of keeping Lakeview in District 1 at UARB hearing
LAKEVIEW: The local councillor is hopeful the NS UARB will support the recommendation to keep Lakeview in District 1. Cathy Deagle Gammon spoke at the recently held UARB hearing into…