East Hants RCMP holding Open House in Rawdon
RAWDON: East Hants RCMP are gearing up to hold an open house at the Rawdon RCMP detachment. The event will take place June 25 from4 p.m. to 7 p.m. It…
IWK Foundation hosting Weekend of Giving to celebrate 40th annual IWK Telethon
NOTE: The Laker News will be sharing stories of three people–two kids and a family–who have been impacted by the use of the IWK over the next three days. Watch…
Province launches campaign school for aspiring municipal leaders
HALIFAX: N.S. is launching campaign schools in advance of this fall’s municipal elections, aiming to equip Nova Scotians with the necessary skills, knowledge and resources to run for municipal office.…
COLUMN: Creating opportunities in healthcare at home
The following is Premier Tim Houston’s column for May as submitted to The Laker News and other media. One of our greatest challenges is making sure there are enough healthcare…
Double trouble: Noble almost pulls of double feature wins; Christensen takes Legends race
SCOTIA SPEEDWORLD: It was almost a double trip to victory lane for Dawson Noble on Friday night during Hot Country 103.5 and Surge 105 night at Scotia Speedworld. Noble took…
Traffic delays expected May 29 on Windgate Drive
WINDSOR JUNCTION: Motorists can expect some traffic delays today, May 29, along Windgate drive. HRM issued a traffic advisory on Tuesday indicating work will be done on Windgate Drive in…
VIDEO/PHOTOS: “Goosebumps” for firefighters as Stewiacke fire celebrates 80th anniversary
STEWIACKE: Children climbed into the fire trucks, others ran for hugs from Sparky the fire dog. They all had one thing in common–smiling happy faces. And that is what left…
Multi-year funding available for community based wellness organizations
HALIFAX: More community-based wellness organizations will be spending less time writing annual grant applications and more time delivering important services to Nova Scotians. Starting today, May 28, organizations can apply…
Corvette Club celebrates 50th anniversary
LOWER SACKVILLE: A special milestone was reached recently. On May 5, the Corvette Club of Nova Scotia celebrated their 50th Anniversary. The club had members get together to mark the…
New heart disease clinic honours Jordan Boyd’s lasting legacy
HALIFAX: In a significant moment for cardiac care, the QEII Foundation proudly unveiled the new Jordan Boyd Inherited Heart Disease Clinic at the QEII Health Sciences Centre in Halifax. The…