COLUMN: YourHealthNS Making a difference
The following is the monthly column submitted by Premier Tim Houston to media As a government, we have a responsibility to make it easy for Nova Scotians to find and…
Environment Canada expects to issue rainfall warning Friday morning; HRM urges residents to clear storm drains
HALIFAX: Nova Scotians are being cautioned to prepare for significant rainfall over an extended period Friday Feb. 23 into Saturday Feb. 24. In an update to the Special Weather Statement…
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…
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…
MLA Wong answers questions regarding special designation area approval for Fall River Village
WINDSOR JUNCTION: The MLA for Waverley-Fall River-Beaver Bank said he is aware of the concerns residents have with a development project at the end of Ingram Drive that was curtailed…
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…