N.S. SPCA takes in evacuated NWT dogs due to wildfires
DARTMOUTH: Sixteen dogs evacuated from the Northwest Territories due to the wildfires have found a new home, temporarily at least, in Nova Scotia. As the fires continue to burn in…
More than 200 public housing units announced by province, feds
From a release HALIFAX: The provincial and federal governments announced more than 220 new public housing units will be built for Nova Scotians in need, including those at multiple locations…
Gilby captures Maritime League of Legends tour championship
SCOTIA SPEEDWORLD: An Enfield racer in the Cross Roads Maritime League of Legends tour has wrapped up the 2023 championship. Gage Gilby wheeled his no. 25 CKG Elevator-E-Commerce Solutions-Happy Harry’s-Supplement…
International drug ring disrupted, thanks to RCMP, Homeland Security, police say
From a release DARTMOUTH: A International drug ring, with a Nova Scotia connection, has been disrupted, say police officials who held a press conference on Sept. 26 at RCMP headquarters…
VIDEO INTERVIEW Question 6: Churchill asked about concerns, lack of assurances to residents on Carr Farm development
ENFIELD: In our sixth question with N.S. Liberal Leader Zach Churchill during a stop in Enfield for a chat with The Laker News, we asked him about the contentious Carr…
NS AG: Ground Ambulance Service at Code Critical
The following is from a release from the N.S. Auditor General: HALIFAX: Nova Scotia’s ground ambulance service is in a critical state and the government is not effectively monitoring the…
Senator Deacon, Mayor Landry named recipients of Jim Carr Forest Community Champion Award
OTTAWA/HALIFAX: As National Forest Week is celebrated across the country, Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) is announcing the winners of its 2023 Awards of Excellence program. Last week, FPAC…
Strongest Families mental health program receives support through RBC Future Launch
HALIFAX:A $25,000 donation by RBC Foundation through RBC Future Launch will enhance Strongest FamiliesInstitute’s (SFI) anxiety programs for youth and young adults, helping them build resiliency through theacquisition of essential…
Film shot in N.S., N.B. by Jessy Dupont wraps production
HALIFAX/QUEBEC: A captivating fiction feature film titled “Le Grand Vide,” paying tribute to Acadia, has just successfully concluded its production. The story unfolds over hundreds of kilometers, from the Chaudière-Appalaches…
VIDEO INTERVIEW Question 4: Churchill on emergency alerts, cell phone gaps
ENFIELD: In our fourth question with N.S. Liberal Leader Zach Churchill during his visit in Enfield, he was asked about emergency alert system. We asked if there are any improvements…