Happy Natal Day!
FALL RIVER/LOWER SACKVILLE: From all of us here at The Laker News, we want to wish all of you, our loyal readers and viewers, along with our advertisers all the…
New RCMP funding model aims to boost policing flexibility as growing communities evolve
EAST HANTS/COLCHESTER COUNTY: A new provincial funding model for RCMP policing is designed to give fast-growing communities such as East Hants greater flexibility to respond to changing public safety demands…
New no-left-turn sign installed on Fall River Road aims to ease congestion, improve safety
FALL RIVER: Motorists travelling up Fall River Road will now notice a new traffic restriction at one of the community’s busiest intersections. A new sign has been installed prohibiting left…
Oakfield Beach closed to swimming due to possible blue-green algae bloom
OAKFIELD: HRM is advising residents that due to the presence of a toxin-producing blue-green algae bloom, Oakfield Beach at Oakfield Provincial Park is closed for recreational use. Blue-green algae (cyanobacteria)…
East Coast Ukrainian festival returning to Clayton Park West in September
CLAYTON PARK: The East Coast Ukrainian Festival is returning to Clayton Park West this September, bringing together residents and visitors from across Nova Scotia to celebrate Ukrainian culture, traditions, food,…
Province steps in to fast-track Fall River housing project, public input opens
FALL RIVER: The province’s Executive Panel on Housing is taking over the final approval process for a proposed housing development in Fall River in an effort to get construction underway…
Traffic disruptions expected during repaving, maintenance work on Sackville Drive
LOWER SACKVILLE: HRM is advising residents of upcoming traffic delays on Sackville Drive, between Beaver Bank Road and Florence Street. These traffic delays are required to facilitate road maintenance and…
Nearly 300 Lockview graduates celebrate milestone at MSVU
BEDFORD: Cheers, applause and plenty of proud moments filled the auditorium at Mount Saint Vincent University on Monday as nearly 300 Lockview High School graduates received their diplomas during two…
Traffic delays expected on Rocky Lake Drive this week
WAVERLEY: HRM is advising of expected traffic delays on Rocky Lake Drive between July 13 and July 17. The location is on Rocky Lake Drive from civic 346 to Duke…
Sackville Community Days Parade 2026 livestream
LOWER SACKVILLE: Crowds lined Sackville Drive to get a great view of the annual Sackville Community Days Association Canada Day Parade. The parade began at Downsview Mall where most of…