PHOTOS: Premiere Mortgage celebrates opening of Fall River office
FALL RIVER: A new Fall River business celebrated its opening at an event on Thursday night May 5 at The Fourth Lock. Premiere Mortgage opened its doors at its newest…
N.S. removes non-resident property tax; deed transfer tax to remain
HALIFAX: The government will not be moving forward with the non-resident property tax. Premier Tim Houston announced the change on May 5. “My intentions all along were to improve home…
N.S. Walk Day event being held in Fall River on May 11
FALL RIVER: Are you ready to get your walk, roll, or stroll on? Then the perfect event for you is happening nextw eek. On May 11, as part of Nova…
Podcast to tell story of family’s vineyard endeavour
By Katy Apollonia, Special to The Laker News NEWPORT: Nova Scotia’s oldest vineyard was acquired by a new family in 2019. The Coutinho family was excited to share their new…
PHOTOS: Brunch is served at the Waverley Legion
WAVERLEY: A good crowd turned out for a breakfast/brunch put on by the Waverley Legion. The breakfast on April 30 marked the start of what the volunteer group with the…
Inner Strength TKD nabs 14 gold medals at provincials
WELLINGTON: Athletes from Inner Strength Taekwondo brought home 21 medals from the provincial championship, held April 30 in Cape Breton. It was the first provincial championship held sin almost three…
New voluntary trade program to provide more inclusive hair care
From a press release: HALIFAX: People who want to learn how to perform natural hair care services or have their skills recognized can soon become certified practitioners in Nova Scotia.…
PHOTOS: Firefighters recognized with long-service awards from MEH
RAWDON: Ten volunteer firefighters from Lantz; Noel; Walton Shore; Elmsdale; and Brooklyn Fire were recognized during the Municipality of East Hants 2022 volunteer awards on April 29 at the Rawdon…
Mental Health Foundation of N.S. holding fundraiser May 6 in Halifax
HALIFAX: The Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia is announcing its cast for the 19th A Different Stage of Mind presented by BMO Financial Group. The event is scheduled to…
New federal boundary proposes to split up East Hants
EAST HANTS: The three Corridor communities, along with a portion of Milford, could no longer be part of the federal riding of Kings-Hants if proposed federal boundary changes are approved.…