Giving Tuesday celebrates generosity in Nova Scotia for a decade
HALIFAX: Tuesday, December 2 is a day to celebrate and encourage, generosity in Nova Scotia, and around the world. It also marks 10 years of Nova Scotia Gives More –…
Province to sell remaining U.S. alcohol, Premier Houston announces
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia will sell its remaining alcohol from the United States, with the net profit going to Feed Nova Scotia and other community food organizations. “We remain committed to…
MacDonald approves HRM’s planning changes for Dartmouth Cove with amendments
DARTMOUTH: Municipal Affairs Minister John A. MacDonald approved with amendments the Halifax Regional Municipality’s (HRM’s) proposed changes to regional planning documents and bylaws related to Dartmouth Cove water lots. HRM…
Local barbershop quartet “Synergy” crowned Harmony, Inc. Queens of Harmony
ScotianAires Chorus and Synergy Quartet shine on the international stage HALIFAX: Area 1 of Harmony, Inc., representing Eastern Canada, is celebrating a momentous achievement following the 2025 Harmony, Inc. International…
New non-stop service between Halifax Stanfield and Brussels announced by Air Canada
HALIFAX STANFIELD AIRPORT: Waffles, chocolate, and fries, oh my! Halifax International Airport Authority (HIAA) is delighted to welcome Air Canada’s new non-stop service between Halifax Stanfield and Brussels Airport, launching…
Guysborough wind project receives environmental assessment approval
GUYSBOROUGH: The Setapuktuk Wind Project received its environmental assessment approval on Nov. 24. Owned by EverWind NS Holdings Ltd. in partnership with Membertou Development Corp., it will be located in…
Column: Nova Oil & Natural Gas – A solution for our energy and economy
The following is the monthly column submitted to The Laker News by Premier Tim Houston. Imagine if we stopped harvesting blueberries in Nova Scotia and imported all of ou blueberries…
N.S. reaches agreements to remove trade barriers in key sectors
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia has reached agreements with the federal government and other provinces and territories in three key areas that will strengthen the local economy and expand market access for…
N.S. supporting local food in hospitals, universities
GREENWICH, KINGS COUNTY: Nova Scotia is helping make more local food available in hospitals, universities and other public institutions across the province. Through the Institutional Development Expansion and Advancement (IDEA)…
RCMP sees increase in email scam targeting Nova Scotians
DARTMOUTH: The Nova Scotia RCMP’s Cybercrime Unit is alerting Nova Scotians to a growing cyberattack technique that has been observed across the province between March and October. Investigators have identified…