Stewart, Jr B Pens blank Elks in NSJHL play
BROOKFIELD: Payson Stewart was solid in goal and the East Hants Bitar’s Ristorante Pengiuins picked up their ninth win in 11 games on Saturday afternoon. The Pens defeated the Brookfield…
Senior Pens rally with four straight goals in NSSHL victory over Pipers
TRENTON: Four unanswered goals over the final 22:34 lifted the East Hants Senior Penguins to their second win of the season, this one over the Shoreline Pipers from Pictou County.…
Waverley singer Mo Kenney wins two Music Nova Scotia awards
YARMOUTH: A Waverley musician came home from the Music Nova Scotia music & industry awards 2025 this weekend with a pair of awards. Mo Kenney was among the big winners…
Photos/Video: Crowds come get their scare on at Jack O’ Lantern Walk
NINE MILE RIVER: Mother Nature didn’t keep the crowds away from coming out for the third annual Jack O’ Lantern Walk. While it poured mid afternoon, by early evening the…
HERH Tigers pick up home opener victory
LANTZ: Theo Stapleton scored the game winner to send the fans home happy on Saturday night in Lantz. Stapleton’s tally secured the 6-5 overtime victory for the Hants East Rural…
Helping others through experience: Dick Jamer’s story
By Lauren MacDougall When Dick Jamer’s wife Jan was diagnosed with dementia, he wasn’t sure where to turn. “I had no idea what the diagnosis meant or what help was…
Nova Scotia Loyal supports local authors, publishers, booksellers
HALIFAX: Just in time for the holidays, the Province is making it easier to discover books written or published by Nova Scotians. Starting October 24, Nova Scotians can receive $10…
Residents raise red flags over Mount Uniacke Quarry expansion
Group says lab tests confirm contamination; calls for public input before Nov. 2 deadline (The following is information that was sent to us at The Laker News by the group)…
Seniors Supper set for Tuesday
FALL RIVER: This Tuesday Oct. 28 is the Seniors Supper at the LWF Hall. The supper is put on by the Fall River & Riverlake District Lions Club at the…
New CPR guidelines for Canada released
TORONTO, ONT.: On Oct. 22, Heart & Stroke released the latest five-year update to itsCanadian Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Emergency Cardiovascular Care(ECC). Among the key updates is a…