Community breakfast all about bringing people together
By Paige Dillman, NSCC Journalism student interning with The Laker News. Photos: Dillman and Pat Healey CARROLL’S CORNER: Station 40 Dutch Settlement firefighters held a breakfast on May 3 at…
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.…
Natal Day parade registration now open
HALIFAX: The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that registration has opened for the 128th Pepsi Natal Day Parade. The parade will take place on Monday, Aug. 4. This annual…
Deagle Gammon speaks about HRM budget, other topics to FRABA
FALL RIVER: The local councillor brought a lot of information to a discussion with members of the Fall River business community recently. Cathy Deagle Gammon, who represents Waverley-Fall River-Musquodoboit Valley,…
N.S. shows support for municipalities’ growth
KINGS COUNTY: Nova Scotia is continuing to invest in municipal infrastructure projects through the Growth and Renewal for Infrastructure Development (GRID) Program. Thirty-five projects will receive nearly $26.8 million in…
Gas-and-go suspect sought by RCMP
ENFIELD: RCMP are investigating a gas-and-go in the Enfield, HRM area. Cpl. Guillaume Tremblay said that on April 19 at approximately 4:43 p.m., RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment responded to a…
Gillis supportive of HRM’s decision to stop posting on X
BEAVER BANK/FALL RIVER: The councillor for Lower Sackville -Beaver Bank is supportive of HRM’s decision to move away from the X/Twitter social media platform as a way to communicate with…
Awareness walk scheduled for crosswalk safety in Dartmouth
DARTMOUTH: In partnership with the Crosswalk Safety Society of Nova Scotia, a community crosswalk safety awareness event will take place on April 19. The event and walk’s aim is to…