EAC: N.S. government’s coastal plan “failure of leadership”
From a release HALIFAX: The Ecology Action Centre is calling the province’s coastal plan a “failure of leadership.” In a release, the EAC explained why they are deeming the government’s…
Canadians using small clinics may be happier with their healthcare: Wagepoint survey
From a press release TORONTO, ONT.: As part of a series of national studies to spotlight and celebrate Canadian small businesses (under 200 employees), North American payroll provider Wagepoint is…
Livestream: Melodies for the MacDonald’s today at 1:45 p.m.
FALL RIVER: Several talented musicians will come together this afternoon, Feb. 25, with one thing in mind–raising money for a young Windsor Junction area boy who was recently diagnosed with…
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…