NINE MILE RIVER: Local residents had the opportunity to learn about the Fire Smart Home Ignition Zone self-assessment during an Open House last weekend at Nine Mile River fire. Besides…
HALIFAX: The following is a statement issued by Laura Mackenzie, Executive Director of Screen Nova Scotia in response to U.S. President Donald Trump announcing a 100% tariff on all movies…
FALL RIVER: The excitement of anticipation inside the cafeteria at Georges P. Vanier Junior High on Sunday afternoon was palpable. As the Toronto Blue Jays pre-game show Blue Jays Central…
FALL RIVER: Customers who were generous during the month of April helped two businesses raise some serious cash for a local non-profit organization. With help from their friends at Beaver…
By Paige Dillman, NSCC Journalism student interning with The Laker News. Photos: Dillman and Pat Healey CARROLL’S CORNER: Station 40 Dutch Settlement firefighters held a breakfast on May 3 at…
SHUBENACADIE: Approximately 100 participants came out to take part in the annual Cory’s Lil Anglers fishing derby at Shubenacadie River Park. It’s done in memory of Cory Boudreau and put…
Brought to you by: ENFIELD: Over the past week, officers with East Hants RCMP responded to 158 calls for service. The following are some highlights of the week as provided…
EAST HANTS: Speeding was the top call that officers with East Hants RCMP responded to during last month. The top five calls for April was released with last week’s From…
By Paige Dillman, NSCC Journalism student (Interning with The Laker News for May) FALL RIVER: The handmade crafts and artwork done by local artists was on full display at the…
HALIFAX: Emergency Preparedness Week is May 4-10, and Nova Scotians are encouraged to prepare themselves and their household for emergencies. “An emergency can happen at a moment’s notice, which is…