NS NDP: Vacant land tax would encourage development, increase housing supply
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia has a shortage of thousands of homes, and experts say that by 2030 we need 70,000 new units, 33,000 of which need to be affordable. People across…
N.S. SPCA takes in evacuated NWT dogs due to wildfires
DARTMOUTH: Sixteen dogs evacuated from the Northwest Territories due to the wildfires have found a new home, temporarily at least, in Nova Scotia. As the fires continue to burn in…
More than 200 public housing units announced by province, feds
From a release HALIFAX: The provincial and federal governments announced more than 220 new public housing units will be built for Nova Scotians in need, including those at multiple locations…
Noble, Vaughan earn impressive finishes in Pro Stock Tour season finale
SCOTIA SPEEDWORLD: Two drivers from East Hants led the field for the Tirecraft 200 to green on Saturday night at Scotia Speedworld. Shubenacadie’s Braden Langille, driving the no. 53 Butcher…
Gilby captures Maritime League of Legends tour championship
SCOTIA SPEEDWORLD: An Enfield racer in the Cross Roads Maritime League of Legends tour has wrapped up the 2023 championship. Gage Gilby wheeled his no. 25 CKG Elevator-E-Commerce Solutions-Happy Harry’s-Supplement…
International drug ring disrupted, thanks to RCMP, Homeland Security, police say
From a release DARTMOUTH: A International drug ring, with a Nova Scotia connection, has been disrupted, say police officials who held a press conference on Sept. 26 at RCMP headquarters…
NS AG: Ground Ambulance Service at Code Critical
The following is from a release from the N.S. Auditor General: HALIFAX: Nova Scotia’s ground ambulance service is in a critical state and the government is not effectively monitoring the…
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…
Senator Deacon, Mayor Landry named recipients of Jim Carr Forest Community Champion Award
OTTAWA/HALIFAX: As National Forest Week is celebrated across the country, Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) is announcing the winners of its 2023 Awards of Excellence program. Last week, FPAC…
PHOTOS: Station 40 Open House introduces community to your volunteer firefighters
DUTCH SETTLEMENT: It was an event geared for young and old alike on Sept. 23 at Station 40 Dutch Settlement. The Halifax Regional Fire Service fire department held a well-attended…