PHOTOS: HERH Graduation 2025
MILFORD: “That’s my brother,” yelled a proud family member as her brother crossed the stage at the AV room at the HERH graduation on Friday afternoon June 27. A full…
From last to first: Tucker overcomes hurdles to capture first Pro Stock Tour win at Riverside
RIVERSIDE INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY: The day didn’t start out well for Ashton Tucker and his no. 2 team. A hiccup in the heat race left the wheelman from Miramichi starting last…
N.S. scores top grade in 2025 internal trade report card: CFIB
HALIFAX: Significant progress has been made by Nova Scotia in removing trade barriers with provinces and territories over the past year, finds the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB)’s latest…
Three charged after RCMP seizes firearms, drugs during search warrant execution
MILLBROOK: Three people have been charged by Colchester County RCMP following the execution of a search warrant in Millbrook on June 24. The Colchester Community Action Team, with assistance from…
Van Ritchie ready for busy summer after being named to N.S. U-15 basketball team
BEAVER BANK: The effort and intensity that Tate Van Ritchie brought to the selection camp for the N.S. U-15 basketball team proved its worth. Van Ritchie, a Beaver Bank resident,…
Windsor Junction mom, son awarded Carnegie Medal for heroism
WINDSOR JUNCTION: A mother and son from Windsor Junction have been awarded North America’s highest civilian honour for heroism. Trisha Munroe and her son Alex are among the recipients across…
Coming up July 1 – Sackville Canada Day Parade to be livestreamed
LOWER SACKVILLE: Tune in on July 1 as The Laker News, in partnership with Dagley Media provides a livestream of the Community Days Canada Day Parade in Lower Sackville. The…
Business Excellence Awards nominations opening soon
EAST HANTS: Get ready East Hants businesses, it’s almost that time of the year. Nominations for the 2025 Business Excellence Awards are opening soon. This is your chance to shine…
From the Cruiser – June 24, 2025
Brought to you by: ENFIELD: Over the past week, East Hants RCMP officers responded to 155 calls for service. The following are some of the highlighted calls as provided by…
N.S. needs evidence-based process for major school capital decisions, AG says
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia needs to update and improve its school capital planning process to account for the unprecedented growth in student enrolment since the process was created, says Nova Scotia’s…