Happy New Year!
From us here at The Laker News to all of you, we wish you all the best in 2026. We look forward to bringing you the news, sports, and events…
Shelter Movers marks 10,000th survivor relocation with cross-country effort
HALIFAX: This holiday, 14 local volunteers in Nova Scotia have spent 12 hours moving three survivors into new, safe homes. At the same time, 80 volunteers across five other cities…
Charlotte top baby name in N.S. in 2025
NOVA SCOTIA: Charlotte was the most popular baby name in Nova Scotia in 2025. Other names in the top 10 are: Henry, William, Noah, Jack, Violet, Oliver, Theodore, Wesley and…
GEO N.S. supports thousands of Nova Scotians
HALIFAX: From January 1, 2025 to December 17, 2025, GEO Nova Scotia supported thousands of Nova Scotians in gaining access to the tools and connections they need to participate fully…
Man charged with impaired driving after Dartmouth fatal collision
DARTMOUTH: A man has been charged with impaired driving after a fatal motor vehicle collision in Dartmouth on Saturday night. On December 27 at approximately 8:05 p.m., officers responded to…
N.S. releases plan to invest in highways, ferries, bridges
NOVA SCOTIA: Drivers in N.S. will have safer and more efficient ways to get where they need to go as the Province continues to make significant investments in highways, bridges…
Firefighters 5050 record-breaking winner still in shock, not planning any life changes
FALL RIVER: Tracy DeWolfe is proof that all you need to win the Nova Scotia Firefighters 5050 is one ticket. The Fall River woman did just that on Friday night,…
Freezing rain forecasted for western, central, northern N.S. on Monday
ELMSDALE: A Special Weather Statement has been issued by Environment Canada for Hants County (and western, central, and northern N.S.) for Monday calling for freezing rain. The Yellow Warning –…
New Nova Scotia grant program funds food security Initiatives
HALIFAX: Millions in funding for food-related initiatives will flow to communities across the province in the coming weeks using $4 million in proceeds from the sale of U.S. alcohol products.…
Halifax Water’s 18% rate jolt is still too high: RHPNS Executive Director says
DARTMOUTH: Rental Housing Providers Nova Scotia Executive Director Kevin Russell issued the following statement regarding the compliance filing submitted by Halifax Water to the Nova Scotia Regulatory and Appeals Board:…