In a nail biter: Deagle-Gammon defeats experienced Streatch
FALL RIVER: It is something that Cathy Deagle-Gammon first dreamed about becoming four years ago when she put her name in to run for municipal councillor. At that time, she…
New mayor elected in Town of Stewiacke
STEWIACKE: A fresh face will be at the helm of the Town of Stewiacke as it—like other municipalities across the province—recovers from the COVID19 pandemic. George Lloy has been “unofficially”…
Historic first: First Indigenous representative elected to MEH in Shubenacadie
ELMSDALE: In what is thought to be a historic-first, the new council at the Municipality of East Hants will see its first Indigenous councillor. Ian Knockwood defeated four other challengers…
Blackburn handidly re-elected in District 14
BEAVER BANK: The councillor-elect for District 14 (Upper/Middle Sackville-Lucasville-Beaver Bank) will be one of upwards of seven women on the new HRM regional council after a landslide victory on Oct.…
East Hants Votes: District-by-district vote stats as of Oct. 13
EAST HANTS: Residents living in Lantz-Milford (District 7) are leading the way in online and phone vote for the Municipality of East Hants municipal election, which will be held Oct.…
VIDEO: #AsktheCandidates District 1 HRM forum provides answers to residents questions
FALL RIVER: The four candidates vying to represent District 1 Waverley-Fall River-Musquodoboit Valley answered 16 pertinent questions chosen among the 50 submitted by residents to The Laker News during the…
WCA aims to bring awareness of speeding with installation of signs
WAVERLEY: A simple tweet from a local Waverley resident has led to the purchase of three speed signs for the Waverley Community Association (WCA) aimed at bringing a form of…
HRM issues voter information letters and key dates for upcoming municipal election
MUSQ. VALLEY/FALL RIVER: The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that voter information letters were recently mailed to all eligible voters on the list of electors. If this letter isn’t…
MEH Candidate profile: District 6 Walton/Noel/Kennetcook
This Candidate Profile feature is sponsored by: Here are your candidates running in District 6 Walton/Noel/Kennetcook: Name: Angela SanfordCommunity: KennetcookDistrict: District 6 – Walton/Noel/Kennetcook About me: Raised in East Noel,…
MEH Candidate profile: District 4 Shubenacadie
This Candidate Profile feature is sponsored by: Here is your District 4 Shubenacadie Candidate profiles: Name: Carl MacPheeCommunity: ShubenacadieDistrict: District 4 – Shubenacadie About me: I am a lifelong resident…