Waverley couple helps commemorate 50 years of Gold Rush Days
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,…
Thunder on the Hill set to highlight Friday racing at Scotia Speedworld
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…
Canada invests $14M to help Nova Scotia businesses respond to tariffs
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…
PHOTOS: CJ Bissett, Elyse Aeryn bring soothing sounds to Village Green Summer Concert Series show
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…
Weather system expected to bring significant rainfall to western, central N.S.
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…
HRM provides some back-to-school road safety for those in the municipality
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…
NHL STREET Habour Fest event coming to Halifax in mid-September
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…
Barrett Lumber welcomes community to its 100th anniversary celebration
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…
Provincial tax refunds for low-income seniors
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…
Leonard wins Sportsman 75 as Bland brings home eighth at Scotia Speedworld
SCOTIA SPEEDWORLD: The Maritime Auto Glass Sportsman division took centre stage Friday night at Scotia Speedworld as the Bay Equipment Rentals Weekly Racing Series presented the Sportsman 75 along with…