Joanne Bernard named Halifax Chamber chairperson
HALIFAX: The Halifax Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome its 2025-2026 Chair of the Board, Joanne Bernard, former Member of the house of Assembly of Nova Scotia and CEO…
N.S. Walk Day to be celebrated on May 14 across province
HALIFAX: More than ever, we all need activities in our day that bring us joy and help us relax. Group walking can give us both of these and much more.…
Fatal fires in Lower Sackville, Dartmouth deemed accidental; no operating smoke alarms found
By Paige Dillman, NSCC Journalism student interning at The Laker News LOWER SACKVILLE: A pair of fatal fires in Lower Sackville and the Dartmouth areas have been deemed electrical as…
HRM celebrates its 2025 volunteer award winners
HALIFAX: The Halifax Regional Municipality is pleased to share the award winners at the 2025 Volunteer Awards. This annual event puts a spotlight on residents that have made a difference…
EAC report says energy retrofits will create thousands of skilled trades jobs, boost N.S. economy
NOVA SCOTIA: A new report from the Ecology Action Centre (EAC) shows that efforts to make buildings more energy efficient will create massive opportunities for N.S.’s skilled workforce. Building Nova…
Public health investigating measles case, found in HRM
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia has its first case of measles in 2025, found in Halifax Regional Municipality. The case involves a Nova Scotian who travelled outside Canada. The person had received…
Customers help businesses raise more than $1500 for Feed N.S.
FALL RIVER: Customers who were generous during the month of April helped two businesses raise some serious cash for a local non-profit organization. With help from their friends at Beaver…
NL singer Cousins releases new single Nora
HALIFAX: Portugal Cove, NL, Newfoundland-based singer-songwriter Rachel Cousins releases her luminous new single “Nora,” a heartfelt ode to the kind of friendship that sees you through your darkest self-doubt and…
Province sets wildfire fines at $25,000 permanently
NOVA SCOTIA: Residents across the province are being reminded to follow the daily burn restrictions during wildfire season or face a $25,000 fine. That amount was an interim penalty set…
HRM encouraging residents to be proactive this Emergency Preparedness Week
HALIFAX: As part of Emergency Preparedness Week, the Halifax Regional Municipality is encouraging all residents to take proactive steps in preparing for emergencies. This year’s theme is Know Your Risks.…