PHOTOS: Rising Tide dancers wow crowd at St. Patrick’s Day celebration
WAVERLEY: It was an Irish good time on Sunday afternoon at the Waverley Legion. In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, the Legion hosted a Saint Patrick’s Day Drop In that…
COLUMN: Building Nova Scotia, Faster
The following is the monthly column submitted to The Laker News and other media by Premier Tim Houston. Our government is building Nova Scotia, faster. Nova Scotia is a different…
N.S. NDP: Government should protect workers; ban scab labour in N.S.
HALIFAX: The Nova Scotia NDP tabled legislation March 19 banning scab labour in Nova Scotia. Federal anti-scab legislation recently passed Second Reading with all-party support. Provincially, British Columbia and Quebec…
N.S. Liberal Party: More, Faster: Doctors leaving healthcare system at an alarming rate
From a Liberal Party N.S. release: HALIFAX: According to a freedom of information request, 31 family doctors left the Nova Scotia Health Authority in the first six weeks of 2024.…
Province announces public housing for Bible Hill
BIBLE HILL: New public housing in Colchester County will give up to 20 people a place to call home. Dave Ritcey, MLA for Truro-Bible Hill-Millbrook-Salmon River, on behalf of Municipal…
Survey: Some Canadians considering changes to driving due to affordability
The following is a press release from RATESDOTCA. NOVA SCOTIA: More than one third of Canadian drivers are considering making changes to their current vehicle due to affordability concerns, according…
From the Cruiser – March 14, 2024
Brought to you by: ENFIELD: Over the past week, officers with East Hants RCMP responded to 101 calls for service. Here is a look at a few of the highlighted…
N.S. provides comprehensive policing review update
From a release HALIFAX: A comprehensive review of the policing structure in Nova Scotia continues to move forward. Attorney General and Justice Minister Brad Johns announced the successful consultant, engagement…
Two Paramedics, Criminal Justice students selected for Const. Heidi Stevenson Humanitarian Bursary
ELMSDALE: Two Primary Care Paramedics and a Criminal Justice student are the three recipients of a post-secondary bursary given out in memory of a heroic East Hants RCMP officer. The…
WCB N.S. charting new course with commitment to protect more
From a release NOVA SCOTIA: With new leadership, a new vision and improving and much more financial stability than ever before, WCB Nova Scotia is setting out to protect more…