IWK Radiothon: Gabriella and her Hammonds Plains families story
The following was submitted to us by the IWK Radiothon HAMMONDS PLAINS: Within 24 hours of welcoming their first child in 2009, Catherine Coutts and Mark Hippern learned that their…
New report outlines proposed solution to N.S. energy poverty crisis
HALIFAX: A new report by utility affordability expert Roger Colton proposes a tailor-made program to slash energy poverty rates in Nova Scotia. A Way Forward: A Made-in-Nova Scotia Home Energy…
Silt flow into Lake Fletcher being monitored by N.S. Environment
FLETCHERS LAKE: The heavy rains on Tuesday saw siltation flow down along water and into Lake Fletcher. A resident took video and posted it on Waverley, Wellington, Windsor Junction and…
IWK Foundation hosting Weekend of Giving to celebrate 40th annual IWK Telethon
NOTE: The Laker News will be sharing stories of three people–two kids and a family–who have been impacted by the use of the IWK over the next three days. Watch…
Province launches campaign school for aspiring municipal leaders
HALIFAX: N.S. is launching campaign schools in advance of this fall’s municipal elections, aiming to equip Nova Scotians with the necessary skills, knowledge and resources to run for municipal office.…
COLUMN: Creating opportunities in healthcare at home
The following is Premier Tim Houston’s column for May as submitted to The Laker News and other media. One of our greatest challenges is making sure there are enough healthcare…
Corvette Club celebrates 50th anniversary
LOWER SACKVILLE: A special milestone was reached recently. On May 5, the Corvette Club of Nova Scotia celebrated their 50th Anniversary. The club had members get together to mark the…
New heart disease clinic honours Jordan Boyd’s lasting legacy
HALIFAX: In a significant moment for cardiac care, the QEII Foundation proudly unveiled the new Jordan Boyd Inherited Heart Disease Clinic at the QEII Health Sciences Centre in Halifax. The…
Gilby taking positives away from inaugural Pro Stock Tour race
GEARY, N.B.: The exhaustion mixed with satisfaction was on the face of Gage Gilby after the checkered flag flew on Saturday night. That’s because the Enfield hot shoe had just…
Blasting to start May 28 at QEII Halifax Infirmary Construction site
HALIFAX: Blasting at the QEII Halifax Infirmary construction site will begin on Tuesday, May 28. Certain areas in the hospital, as well as homes and businesses in the immediate vicinity,…