Province announces ban of all fireworks during burn ban
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is banning all use of fireworks even if they are professional and have the appropriate approvals. The news of the ban was announced late on Wednesday night…
HRM advises residents of restrictions on woods in municipal park spaces
HALIFAX/FALL RIVER: The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that, due to the Fire Proclamation – Travel Ban issued by the Province of Nova Scotia on Aug. 5 restrictions will…
Sportsman ready to put on show at Summer Clash 250 weekend
SCOTIA SPEEDWORLD: Fans will be in for some exciting racing on Friday night. Besides the regular Bay Equipment Rentals Weekly Racing Series, there will be the Sportsman 100 and qualifying…
Chute earns fourth place finish at U21 waterski World championships
CALGARY, ALTA.: A Fall River waterskier just missed the podium at the IWWF 2025 Under-21 world waterski championship. The competition took place in Calgary, Alta. over the weekend. Olivia Chute…
Deagle Gammon disappointed, but not surprised at Premier Houston’s letter over HRM decision on Morris Street
FALL RIVER: Councillor Cathy Deagle Gammon was disappointed in the letter Premier Tim Houston sent the Halifax Regional Municipality regarding its Morris Street bike lane decision. She wasn’t surprised, though…
Food Truck rally, show and shine kick starts SummerClash250 weekend
SCOTIA SPEEDWORLD: Foodies get your appetite ready. The annual Food Truck Rally, including a car show & shine, is set to kick off the 2025 Summer Clash, presented by Atlantic…
Big medal haul for Braveheart Special Olympic athletes at provincial summer games
LOWER SACKVILLE: It was a big medal haul for the Special Olympics athletes from Sackville-Bedford Bravehearts at the provincial summer games. The games took place July 24-27 in Antigonish at…
No Laker News email newsletter on Monday Aug. 4
Heads up: Because of the Natal day holiday on Monday, there will be no daily newsletter published on August 4. We hope you all enjoy some time with family this…
Hot temps, dry conditions force N.S. to implement province-wide open fires ban
BEAVER BANK/EAST HANTS/FALL RIVER: The Minister responsible for Natural Resources said Wednesday that because of hot, dry conditions, there is a ban on open fires effective immediately across the entire…
Copeland, MacLean, Warford set to don N.S. jerseys at U-19 women’s baseball ch’ships
CALGARY, ALTA.: Three local women are preparing to hit the diamond with Team Nova Scotia in western Canada. Leah Copeland and Olivia Warford of Fall River and Bailey MacLean of…