VIDEO: Bike lane rally supporters gather to send message to council
HALIFAX: A large crowd of bike lane supporters gathered at Grand Parade on Tuesday morning. The group was there to send a message and protest Halifax Mayor Andy Fillmore’s motion…
Doctors Nova Scotia welcomes new President and President-Elect
HALIFAX: Dr. Shelly McNeil of Halifax, N.S., was installed as Doctors Nova Scotia’s President for 2025–26 during the association’s annual conference on Saturday, June 7. During her term, she will…
Province strikes engagement table to address Gender-Based violence
HALIFAX: The government is taking further action to prevent gender-based violence across Nova Scotia and better support those affected with the establishment of an engagement table led by Attorney General…
Lions Xmas Express gets big support from Fall River Sobeys
FALL RIVER: A volunteer organization in the Fall River community is getting a helping hand in supporting those less fortunate. At the Fall River Sobeys on Monday afternoon June 9,…
Dangerous drug combination seized in Dartmouth
DARTMOUTH: Police are warning of a dangerous drug combination seized during a traffic stop in Dartmouth in April. On April 20 at approximately 3:30 a.m., officers initiated a traffic stop…
Premier Houston supports federal government’s commitment to Canadian armed forces
HALIFAX: Premier Tim Houston issued a statement on Monday June 9 showing his support for Prime Minister Mark Carney and his commitment to investing in Canada’s armed forces. “This will…
PHOTOS/VIDEO: Excitement, energy helps HERH exceed Relay for Life fundraising goal
The video story was reported on by NSCC Journalism Intern Paige Dillman MILFORD: The energy and excitement was to the sky at Relay for Life 2025 at Hants East Rural…
NDP MLA starting petition helping to push province on promises for Cobequid Health Centre
LOWER SACKVILLE: The NDP MLA is focused on making sure the provincial government keeps its promises made in 2021 regarding the Cobequid Health Centre in Lower Sackville. Paul Wozney said…
VIDEO: Wishing grads all the best
LOWER SACKVILLE: Pat Healey sends best wishes from The Laker News to all grads of 2025. This video is a project of Matt Dagley of Dagley Media. He is giving…
Boat stolen in June 2024 theft seized, returned to owner
WEST HANTS: On May 12, West Hants RCMP officers executed a search warrant at a property on Cambridge Rd., near the 1100 block. This came after receiving information regarding property…