IAFF: Occupational cancer is killing firefighters
January is Fire Fighter Cancer Awareness Month From a release sent to The Laker News by the IAFF OTTAWA, ONT.: Occupational cancer is claiming the lives of more fire fighters…
Porter Airlines expands Las Vegas service with new service to Ottawa and Montréal
From a press release: TORONTO, ONT.: Porter Airlines is offering two new winter seasonal routes connecting Eastern Canada to the vibrant city of Las Vegas, catering to increased demand for…
CCC: Plastics court ruling a win for consumers, environment
OTTAWA, ONT.: Last week a federal court ruled that Ottawa overstepped in designating all “manufactured plastic items” as toxic under CEPA, which puts Ottawa’s single-use plastics ban in question. David…
LHS band students have “wonderful” experience on trip
FALL RIVER: The Lockview High School band returned from a recent trip to Canada’s capital and Montreal, Que. with opportunities that will help them grow as musicians. After a couple…
Samson talks economy, healthcare, housing, Turf Field project
FALL RIVER: The MP for Sackville-Preston-Chezzetcook answered a slew of questions ranging from helping struggling families, to the economy, to assisting small businesses impacted by higher costs, addressing poverty in…
Federal election on the horizon? MP Samson doesn’t think so—for 2023
MAIN PHOTO: MP Darrell Samson the timing of an election call will determine if he will seek re-election. (Healey photo) FALL RIVER: Canadians won’t be going to the polls this…
Canada’s first federal 2SLGBTQI+ Action Plan launched
From a press release issued by the PMO OTTAWA, ONT.: No matter who you are or who you love, you should have every opportunity to succeed in Canada. The Government…
Report: Global shift to net zero both a threat and opportunity to Nova Scotia
From a release OTTAWA: A new research report from the Canadian Climate Institute shows that with the global economy transforming rapidly in response to climate change, green shoots of low-carbon…
VIDEO: Part 4 – Interview with MP Blois and MP Samson – federal COVID-19 vaccine rollout
FALL RIVER/EAST HANTS: In our fourth and second last of our five part interview from our 45 minute interview with Kings-Hants MP Kody Blois and Sackville-Preston-Chezzetcook MP Darrell Samson, we…
RCMP officers from away hoping to lift ‘cloud of sadness’ from Enfield detachment
MAIN PHOTO: Cpl. Tim Tong has enjoyed his time in East Hants as one of many backfill officers filling in for regular members stationed here who are off seeking treatment…