One-on-One with Premier McNeil
ENFIELD: As his time as Premier of Nova Scotia is nearing its end, Stephen McNeil sat down for a one-on-one interview with The Laker News’ Pat Healey via zoom. The…
VIDEO: Media Q & A with Liberal leadership candidate Labi Kousoulis
ENFIELD: On Jan. 21, Liberal leadership candidate hopeful Labi Kousoulis held a question-and-answer scrum via zoom with N.S. community newspaper members. The Laker News’ Pat Healey was one of two…
N.S. youth releases video documenting dangers of sharing intimate images
HALIFAX/EAST HANTS: The Nova Scotia RCMP Youth Cybercrime Advisory Committee has released a short video on the dangers of sharing intimate images. The committee, which is a volunteer group made…
Program to assist young adults find jobs expanding, province announces
HALIFAX/EAST HANTS: The opportunity to build community and peer connections, develop life and leadership skills and gain practical work experience positions young adults for career success and independence. That is…
Housing Commission gathering public feedback on Affordable Housing
HRM: Finding and keeping an affordable home is a struggle for too many Nova Scotians, and no one person or plan will be able to address this complex situation. That…
N.S. supports municipal collaboration
HALIFAX: Nova Scotians want to live in communities that are vibrant and sustainable, and more collaboration between local governments can help make the places we call home stronger. That is…
COVID19: Four new cases; variant cases id’d; State of Emergency continued
HALIFAX: Four new cases of COVID-19 are being reported today, Jan. 22. Nova Scotia has 22 active cases. One case is in Central Zone and is related to travel outside…
Province understands COVID19 has impacted NSians mental health
HALIFAX: The province is ensuring Nova Scotians that the support is there for those facing mental health challenges due to the COVID19 pandemic and ensuing lockdowns and tightened restrictions. The…
Nominations now open for provincial volunteer awards; deadline to submit March 1
HALIFAX: Nova Scotians who want to recognize outstanding volunteers can now nominate people for the 47th Provincial Volunteer Awards. Every year to mark National Volunteer Week, Nova Scotia celebrates volunteers…
Organ and Tissue donation law now in place in N.S.
HALIFAX: At any given time in Nova Scotia, there are more than 100 people waiting for a lifesaving or life-changing transplant. That is why Nova Scotia passed the Human Organ…