Memories made: Campers get visit from Olympian Wyatt Sanford
COOKS BROOK: It was an Olympic sized ending for some of the campers at Camp Unplugged on Wednesday. As session 1 of the week-long camp for youth came to an…
Launch of new school lunch program gearing up
HALIFAX: Families across Nova Scotia will soon be able to order school lunches that are affordable, nutritious and delicious. The Nova Scotia School Lunch Program will serve its first lunches…
Halifax Stanfield unveils three new accessible service offerings
HALIFAX STANFIELD: Three new accessible programs and services have been unveiled at Halifax Stanfield Airport. At a launch on Aug. 20, officials with the Halifax International Airport Authority announced the…
New promotions, programs begin at Elmsdale Atlantic Superstore
From a press release sent to The Laker News ELMSDALE: Over the past few weeks, and especially within recent days, local shoppers may have noticed a new vibe at Atlantic…
YourHealthNS to include Ultrasound reports
HALIFAX: Nova Scotians can now access more information about their ultrasound results through the YourHealthNS app. Ultrasound reports completed from August 5 onward will start to be available in the…
Swiss airliner landing in Halifax in Summer 2025
HALIFAX STANFIELD AIRPORT: Switzerland’s stunning landscapes, charming cities and cultural richness will be closer than ever next summer with the arrival of Edelweiss’ new non-stop Halifax – Zurich route. A…
Olympic medallists Sanford, MacKenzie could earn more based on social media accounts: Analysis
From a press release WINDSOR JUNCTION/KENNETCOOK: Two Canadian Olympians from East Hants and Windsor Junction that medalled at the Paris 2024 Olympics could earn some extra money through sponsored social…
Canadian workers can expect “big, bold bring it home tax cut” if he’s elected, Poilievre said
MIDDLE SACKVILLE: A Common-Sense Conservative government will see more Canadians bringing home their hard-earned pay as a result of planned tax cuts that will be “big and bold” the leader…
Province announces funding for industries to move towards cleaner fuels
From a release HALIFAX: The province is now taking applications for the Clean Fuels Fund, which helps industries, businesses and communities switch to low-carbon and renewable fuels. “We’re moving toward…
CCRCE teacher facing sexual offences charges involving student
MOUNT UNIACKE: A 35-year-old Lantz man who is an employee of the Chignecto Central Regional Centre for Excellence (CCRCE) with offences that were secual in nature involving a student. Cpl.…