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…
Community council turns down proposed Beaver Bank development
BEAVER BANK: A development application for an apartment building in Beaver Bank has been denied following discussion at North West Community Council. At the meeting on Jan. 16 at Beaver…
HRM launches summer staff recruitment for Parks & Rec
HALIFAX: The Halifax Regional Municipality is launching recruitment efforts for casual Parks & Recreation summer staff positions. A diverse range of positions are available in aquatics, inclusion and recreation at…
Community votes in favour of Waverley area rate
MAIN PHOTO: Steve Sinnott, the chair of the WCA, released the results of the community vote on Jan. 7. (Healey photo) WAVERLEY: The community of Waverley has voted yes to…
Residents concerns heard as Ingram Drive development rejected
HALIFAX: A vote tally screen never had so many eyes on it all in anticipation of the result as did the one at Halifax Regional Council on Tuesday night, Nov.…
Police arrest three men, woman in multiple thefts in HRM, Indian Brook, Mount Uniacke, Enfield
EAST HANTS/HALIFAX: Four people have been arrested in relation to multiple theft investigations in Enfield, Mount Uniacke, HRM, and Indian Brook. In a release, Const. John MacLeod with Halifax Regional…
Trail groups warn of danger on closed trails
“We’re cutting large trees that are dangerously suspended over the trails, trees large enough to cause death.” HRM: Trail managers are frustrated. Cleaning up after Hurricane Fiona is hard enough…