Eigg Mountain wind energy project approved
ANTIGONISH: The Eigg Mountain wind energy project in Antigonish County received its environmental assessment approval on April 9. Construction of the wind farm, which will include 22 turbines, is expected…
Statement from Natural Resources Minister on industrial approval of Touquoy Mine
HALIFAX: The following is a statement from Natural Resources Minister Kim Masland. “On April 10 industrial approval was granted for new work at the Touquoy gold mine site in Moose…
RCMP charge woman with impaired driving in Enfield after report to police
ENFIELD: An alert citizen spotted what they thought was an impaired driver last week and notified RCMP. A/Sgt. Evan Collier with East Hants RCMP said the call of a possible…
Approval issued for new work at Touquoy Mine site in Moose River
MOOSE RIVER: Atlantic Mining Nova Scotia received an industrial approval April 10, to process stockpiled ore at the Touquoy gold mine in Moose River, Halifax County. There are about three…
Long-term care talks at impasse as strike looms, CUPE local president says
ENFIELD: Sitting down at Aroma Maya Coffee & Donuts in Enfield, Wendy Jarema didn’t mince words about the state of negotiations between long-term care workers and the provincial government. The…
Legislative sitting concludes with budget, powering the economy act passed
HALIFAX: The spring legislative sitting concluded April 9. This session’s highlights included passing a budget with billions of dollars in new investments and the passage of the Powering the Economy…
PSA: Pat is going away; no Laker Newsletter April 16-20
ENFIELD: Just a heads up that from April 16-20 there will be no Laker News newsletter as our Pat Healey will be away. Pat will be on a hockey bus…
Feds announce $28M for Windsor Street Exchange Redevelopment project
HALIFAX: Prime Minister Mark Carney officially launched the Build Communities Strong Fund on April 7. This new fund will provide $51 billion over 10 years through three major streams to…
Mayor Fillmore on federal funding for the Windsor Street Exchange project
HALIFAX: On April 7 the federal government announced a $28 million investment in Halifax Water to increase capacity in the municipal wastewater collection system, enabling growth within the Young Street…
Stolen vehicle leads to two arrests by HRP
HALIFAX: On April 4 at approximately 10 a.m. officers were patrolling the area of Bayers Road in Halifax when they observed a vehicle that was reported stolen. Officers stopped the…