N.S. signs agreement to support tourism growth in province
From a release HALIFAX: Nova Scotia has signed a new agreement with the Government of Canada and the other Atlantic provinces to help grow tourism in the region. The Atlantic…
Province announces more support for farmers impacted by 2023 wildfires, extreme weather
From a release DARTMOUTH: Farmers and other agricultural producers recovering from losses and damage due to the extreme weather or wildfires during the spring and summer of 2023 can now…
Village Green skating rink reopens after hard work from volunteers
WAVERLEY: The ice skating rink at the Waverley Village Green is back open. After the recent snowstorm closed it due to the amount of snow, and then mild weather making…
New School of Nursing at Acadia to train more nurses in Annapolis Valley
From a release: WOLFVILLE: Nova Scotia is investing in a new state-of-the-art nurse training facility at Acadia University that will help educate more of these much-needed healthcare professionals, the province…
VIDEO: Halifax Transit unveils new electric buses, expected to join fleet in near future officials say
DARTMOUTH: The Laker News took part in the Halifax Transit Electric bus tour on Feb. 16 in Halifax. The sixty new buses are expected to be added to the transit…
World Spay Day to be celebrated Feb. 27 in Waverley
WAVERLEY: World Spay Day is coming up next week. To help celebrate and bring awareness to the big event in the world of veterinary, the Waverley Animal Hospital will be…
VIDEO: Andy Fillmore considering run to be Halifax mayor
LOWER SACKVILLE: Halifax MP Andy Fillmore has made it official. In the first public announcement that he was looking at replacing Mike Savage as Mayor of Halifax (HRM), Fillmore did…
COLUMN: General principles of financial freedom
This column is brought to you by: Hello! I trust 2024 is treating you and your loved ones well. As a Wealth Advisor who has been helping families live their…
N.S. announces tools, technology support for Apprentices
From a release HALIFAX: Two new grants will help Nova Scotian apprentices purchase tools and technology to support their training and launch their careers. The province will provide a one-time…
PetSmart Charities continues to support N.S. families at the Nova Scotia SPCA
DARTMOUTH: Affordability and the rising costs of basic needs have been in the news and talked about around kitchen tables in Nova Scotia. The exponential increase in cost of living…