Order of Nova Scotia nominations open
HALIFAX: Nova Scotians are encouraged to nominate community members who have made outstanding contributions for the Order of Nova Scotia. The order is the province’s highest honour and recognizes citizens…
Art project to commemorate African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
HALIFAX: The HRM is inviting residents to the unveiling of an art project to Commemorate the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Zion Church and its contribution to the African Nova Scotian…
Community skating rinks in Grand Lake, Waverley open
WAVERLEY/GRAND LAKE: After warmer then usual winter weather, two organizations in Waverley and Grand Lake have officially opened their skating rinks thanks to recent below zero temperatures. The record-setting weather…
Developments, Boundary Review in Fall River/Waverley dominated 2022 for Councillor Deagle Gammon
FALL RIVER: Angst is how one local councillor sums up the year 2022 for her district. Councillor Cathy Deagle Gammon said that the year was all about developments in Fall…
NDP say power rate hike unaffordable for NS families
From a press release HALIFAX: Nova Scotians already pay some of the highest power rates in the country. The decision on Feb. 2 means families will face a further 14…
Churchill issues statement on UARB power rate hike decision
From a press release HALIFAX: The following is a statement issued by N.S. Liberal Leader Zach Churchill in a release sent to media on Feb. 2. “Although today’s UARB decision…
Hike NS invites MLAs to take #LoveOurTrailsNS Challenge
HALIFAX: MLAs across Nova Scotia are being invited by Hike N.S. to show some love for hiking trails. As part of the group’s annual #LoveOurTrailsNS challenge, they are asking MLAs…
Blackburn highlights 2022 for Beaver Bank, expects challenging 2023 for council
BEAVER BANK: Lisa Blackburn said 2022 was a challenging year for regional council, and 2023 looks to be as challenging for councillors with HRM. In 2022, topics such as policing…
Contract to be awarded for Hyde’s Bridge work; expected to reopen by late Fall 2023
LANTZ: A provincial spokesperson is giving residents of Lantz a possible date that a much used bridge will be back open. In a response to The Laker News for an…
IPOANS: Regional Council slams door on public input on landlord registry
HALIFAX: The Investment Property Owners Association of N.S. is voicing its dissatisfaction at Halifax Regional Council passing a mandatory landlord registry during first reading. Despite HRM staff telling Mayor Mike…