HALIFAX: The province is considering a new regulatory model for Nova Scotia Power to help improve affordability, reliability and accountability in Nova Scotia’s electricity system. Legislation introduced today, September 9,…
WAVERLEY: As Waverley prepares to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Gold Rush Days this week, a small but meaningful piece of the community’s history is finding its way onto envelopes,…
SCOTIA SPEEDWORLD: There’s been a lot of talk around the Mini Stock division at Scotia Speedworld this year, and Friday night’s Thunder on the Hill 75 should give the teams…
DARTMOUTH: Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), announced federal investments totaling more than $14.1 million to…
WAVERLEY: The final Village Green Summer Concert series show for 2026, its 10th anniversary, took place on a beautiful Monday night in Waverley. Opening act CJ Bissett, followed by award…
EAST HANTS/HALIFAX COUNTY: Significant rainfall is expected in Western and Central Nova Scotia over the next three days, Environment Canada is forecasting. In a Special Weather statement issued before 5…
HALIFAX: As students return to classrooms across the Halifax region beginning Sept. 3, the Halifax Regional Municipality is reminding residents to take extra care on the road. September brings increased…
HALIFAX: The National Hockey League (NHL) and National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) announced NHL STREET Harbour Fest, supported by the Halifax Regional Municipality, set for September 12-13, 2026, at…
By Lisa Blackburn, Special to The Laker News BEAVER BANK: One of Beaver Bank’s oldest businesses was celebrated last week as Barrett Lumber opened its doors to the community to…
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia sent tax refunds this week to about 20,000 low-income seniors through a program offered only in Nova Scotia. The average refund is $1,532, for a total of…