From public care workers to the public: an open letter to Nova Scotians
HALIFAX: As Chair of CUPE’s Long Term and Community Care Committee, I am accountable to 5,500 long term care workers across Nova Scotia. I am acutely aware that the decisions…
Nearly one in 10 drivers stopped charged during Canada Road Safety Week enforcement
FALL RIVER/LOWER SACKVILLE: Nearly one in ten drivers stopped by Nova Scotia RCMP during Canada Road Safety Week enforcement efforts were charged with an offence, as officers observed unsafe driving…
New signal technology targets traffic congestion; Mayor Fillmore issues statement on announcement
HALIFAX: New signal-light technology will reduce delays and enhance traffic flow in one of the busiest traffic areas in Halifax Regional Municipality. The province is investing $700,000 to enhance traffic…
Police locate remains in search for missing newborn; two people charged in incident
HALIFAX: The search for a missing newborn baby in Halifax has concluded. Human remains of an infant were located. New information redirected the search to Prospect Road and the surrounding…
Sinclair, Kikuchi among announced Sport N.S. Support4Sport award winners
WELLINGTON: The greatest in the Nova Scotia amateur sport sector were recognized May 23 as Sport Nova Scotia revealed the winners of the 2026 Support4Sport Awards at the Halifax Convention…
Lockview High alum named as one of two Sobey School of Business Valedictorians for Spring Convocation
(This story is from the news.smu.ca website as sent to us here at The Laker News) FALL RIVER: Valedictorians Lydia Ramsay and Chloe Pobjoy-Ridolfo will represent the Sobey School of…
Traffic delays expected on Cobequid Road, Lwr. Sackville; Starboard Drive in Bedford this weekend
LOWER SACKVILLE: Motorists are being advised of some weekend traffic disruptions in two areas of the Sackville/Bedford area. In Lower Sackville, HRM said there is to be traffic delays expected…
Knight named new President of Rental Housing Providers Nova Scotia
HALIFAX: There’s new volunteer leadership at Rental Housing Providers Nova Scotia (RHPNS). Amanda R. Knight was elected President of Rental Housing Providers Nova Scotia at the organization’s recent annual meeting.…
Ministers’ statement on Supreme Court of Canada decision
HALIFAX: The following is a statement from Leah Martin, Minister responsible for the Advisory Council on the Status of Women, and Attorney General and Minister of Justice Scott Armstrong, in…
Longtime MS Walk participant says community makes invisible illness visible; walk set for May 31
LOWER SACKVILLE: For nearly 20 years, Candice Colwell has walked alongside family and friends at the Halifax MS Walk, raising funds and awareness for a disease that changed the course…