Oliver, Olivia top N.S. baby names in 2020
NS: Oliver is Nova Scotians’ favourite baby name for 2020. The top 10 names for 2020 are Oliver, Olivia, Benjamin, William, Jack, Charlotte, Levi, Noah, Ivy and Ava, according to…
Update on The Vegetorium and their potential COVID19 exposure
FALL RIVER: The following was sent to The Laker News by the sister of Jason Simpson regarding the cleaning that took place at The Vegetorium following their potential COVID19 exposure…
“We’re all lifting the load together.”
Premier McNeil, Dr. Strang discuss how they are doing after the past 10 months in the fight against COVID19 HALIFAX: The Premier and Chief Medical officer of health for the…
“Balance” key in ensuring businesses reopen safely amid COVID19
HALIFAX: The chief medical officer of health for N.S. said public health is looking at a way to do a careful risk assessed reopening for small businesses, like pubs, bars,…
Pet of the Week – Dec. 25, 2020
Here is the Pet of the Week for Dec. 25, 2020 as selected by a random computerized draw: The other pets that were submitted will be included in the draw…
COVID19: Thirteen new cases reported between Dec. 25-28
HALIFAX: As of today, Dec. 28, Nova Scotia has 33 active cases of COVID-19. Thirteen new cases are being reported from Dec. 25-28. On Dec. 25 and 26 nine cases…
Grace Mimnagh fulfills challenge, dumps water bucket on Pat Healey
FALL RIVER: A young Fall River girl proved that you can never underestimate the power to drive change and generosity. Grace Mimnagh won $500 from the Nourish N.S. Food &…
Suspicious fire at Scout camp in Elderbank under investigation
ELDERBANK: Three buildings at a Scouts camp in the Musquodoboit Valley have been lost due to a suspicious fire on Christmas Day. Firefighters from departments throughout the Musquodoboit Valley, East…
From the Cruiser – Dec. 15-23
Brought to you by ENFIELD: East Hants RCMP responded to 91 calls for service between Dec. 15 and Dec. 23 throughout the municipality. In this column, S/Sgt. Cory Bushell provides…
Nine Mile River man charged with Health Protection Act violation
NINE MILE RIVER: A 47-year-old Nine Mile River has been charged under the Health Protection Act with not self-isolating upon returning to N.S. East Hants RCMP were conducting a checkpoint…