PHOTOS: Sun shines on Crafts in the Park
FALL RIVER: The nice October weather shone brightly on Fall River and a yearly community event held showcasing local artisans. Crafts in the Park was held Oct. 22 at Jamieson…
The inside story of Halifax’s Public Gardens
By The Laker News HALIFAX: The Halifax Public Gardens are the oldest and finest Victorian public gardens outside the United Kingdom. But they were devastated by Hurricane Juan, and more…
Authors track the Seasons in Mi’kma’ki
From a release HALIFAX: The Mikmaq have long used the moon’s 29-day cycle to connect to recurring events in the natural world. In their new book authors Cathy LeBlanc and…
SBA hands out awards for 2022
From a release LOWER SACKVILLE: The Sackville Business Association hosted its annual Business Breakfast in celebration of Small Business Week, October 16 to 22, 2022. Local legend and singer songwriter,…
Copper wire thefts pose serious safety risks: N.S. Power
GOFFS: Nova Scotia Power has a warning for anyone attempting to steal copper wire from its electrical equipment and substations – you are putting yourself and others at risk of…
NS Liberals: Bills tabled on Income Assistance, Veterans
FROM A RELEASE HALIFAX: At province house Oct. 24, the Nova Scotia Liberal Party introduced two bills as the session in the Houseresumed.Community Services shadow minister Ben Jessome will be…
Community turns out for The Big Give in Elmsdale
ELMSDALE: The community came out to give back and receive during the Big Give in Elmsdale on Oct. 22. At the old Elmsdale School (more aptly known as the East…
PHOTOS: Disability Pride Day celebrated at CCOA
ENFIELD: On Oct. 15, residents turned out to show support at the inaugural Disability Pride event held at Corridor Community Options for Adults (CCOA) in Enfield. It all started on…
Crime Mapping: Police investigating assaults, break-and-enter in area
FALL RIVER: Four assaults and a break-and-enter were reported to police in the past several days in the Fall River, Waverley, and Musquodoboit Valley region. The reports were posted on…
HRM issues statement regarding province’s proposed amendments to Halifax Regional Municipality Charter
HALIFAX: The Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) has released the following statement regarding today’s Government of Nova Scotia announcement of the introduction of proposed amendments to the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.…