Province house bans rescinded
HALIFAX: The following is a statement from Danielle Barkhouse, Speaker of the House of Assembly. Since the spring sitting of the legislature, I have been speaking with constituents and interested…
Happy Labour Day!
ENFIELD: The Laker News takes time today to recognize the contributions of all our hard workers across our communities we cover in East Hants, Sackville, Beaver Bank, Fall River and…
N.S. NDP: Houston must work towards solutions for Nova Scotians
HALIFAX: Official Opposition Leader Claudia Chender, wrote to Health Minister Michelle Thompson, calling on the Houston government to consider the NDP’s health legislation and work towards solutions in the fall…
Dartmouth affordable housing community expands
DARTMOUTH: More families led by women and gender diverse people will have access to safe, affordable homes in Dartmouth as YWCA Halifax continues to open new units in Mount Hope…
N.S. partners with Dalhousie University to strengthen fire service leadership
HALIFAX: The province is partnering with Dalhousie University to launch a new Nova Scotia Fire Service Leadership Certificate, offering training that reflects the realities of modern firefighters. “Our firefighters step…
Provincial tax refunds for low-income seniors
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia sent tax refunds this week to about 20,000 low-income seniors through a program offered only in Nova Scotia. The average refund is $1,532, for a total of…
Atlantic Canada’s premier celebration of food, farming announces chef line-up
HALIFAX: ROOTED Gala, a first-of-its-kind, farm-to-table culinary event celebrating local food and farming, is proud to announce its exceptional Chef line-up who will transform local farm produced ingredients into plates…
East Hants man charged in four separate investigations: RCMP
ENFIELD: A 30-year-old East Hants man has been charged in four separate investigations. RCMP S/Sgt. Mike Balmaceda said the man faces charges as follows: three counts of Possession of Stolen…
Mombourquette releases shared vision to renew N.S. Liberal Party
From a release: DARTMOUTH: After many conversations with Liberal members and listening to their feedback and ideas, Amanda Mombourquette unveiled the first policy pillar of her leadership campaign: It’s Time…
Oakfield Beach reopens to swimming, HRM says
OAKFIELD: HRM is advising residents that Oakfield Beach in Oakfield has reopened to swimming following blue-green algae toxin testing. Test results have indicated toxin levels are within Health Canada limits…