Municipal elections a go in N.S.
FALL RIVER: The Municipal Elections scheduled for October 17, 2020 will go ahead as scheduled, the organization representing Nova Scotia’s municipalities said. In a letter addressed to NSFM President Pam…
Two new cases of COVID19 reported
HALIFAX: As of today, May 14, Nova Scotia has 1,026 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Two new cases were identified Wednesday, May 13. The QEII Health Sciences Centre’s microbiology lab completed…
RCMP members receiving wellness treatment following N.S. shootings
More than 100 officers responded to rampage; several on leave of absence ENFIELD: The well-being of the Nova Scotia RCMP officers who made the initial response to the rampage on…
9Round announces closure of Fall River, Halifax locations
FALL RIVER: The owners of a local fitness business, with locations in Halifax and Fall River, has announced they’re closing both businesses permanently. The news was issued in a release…
Road closure for Silverside Drive due to construction: HRM
WAVERLEY: The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents Silverside Drive, between Waverley Road and Rolling Hills, will be closed from May 14 to May 15 between 7 a.m. and 7…
Wellington youth wins Canada-wide music leadership award
WELLINGTON: A young Wellington boy who is quick to volunteer for any musical opportunity” left such a lasting impact on his former music teacher at Holland Road Elementary School that…
From the Firehouse – April 2020
MILFORD: The number of calls were down in the month of April for many local fire departments, mostly due to changes in responses to medical assists because of COVID19. Here…
COLUMN: Stress bucket-COVID19: Is our bucket overflowing and what can we do if it is?
“Opinions expressed in this piece are solely those of the columnist and not necessarily those of The Laker News Inc.” By Marybeth Fleming, OT Health Beginning on March 22, 2020,…
RCMP celebrate National Police Week
EAST HANTS: This week, the Nova Scotia RCMP is recognizing National Police Week, a public education campaign began back in 1970 as a way for the police to connect with…
Province issues Accelerated Internet Projects update
ELMSDALE: High-speed internet is heading to many in the Elmsdale area as part of the Accelerated Internet Project program from the province. In an update on May 11, the provincial…