DR. STRANG: The last part of any marathon is the hardest
The following is an except of the remarks made by Dr. Robert Strang, Chief medical officer of health for the province, during the COVID-19 briefing on May 7. Our situation…
COVID19; Province reports one death, 227 new cases on May 7
HALIFAX: On May 7, the Province of Nova Scotia reported one death–a woman in her 70s in the Central Zone–along with 227 new cases of COVID-19. There have now been…
COVID19: N.S. announces border, other restrictions to curb spread of virus
HALIFAX: Premier Iain Rankin and Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer of health, announced further restrictions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 at the briefing, held May 7.…
Indian Brook and Millbrook women fined for Health Protection Act violations
MUSQUODOBOIT HARBOUR: A woman from Indian Brook and a woman from Millbrook have been charged by Halifax District RCMP for violating the Health Protection Act. At approximately 8 a.m. this…
Public Health to contact positive COVID19 cases and close contact by text message
HALIFAX, N.S. – Effective later today, Friday, May 7, Nova Scotia Public Health will begin contacting positive COVID-19 cases and close contacts by text message, when that is an option.…
COVID19: Those 45 to 49 now eligible for Pfizer, Moderna vaccines
HALIFAX: Starting today, May 7, people aged 45 and older can book appointments for the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines at clinics across the province. Appointments for COVID-19 vaccines in…
Pet of the Week – May 7, 2021
Here is our Pet of the Week for May 7, 2021 as selected by a random computerized draw: The other pets that were submitted will be included in the draw…
VIDEO: Reporter Pat Healey gets his COVID19 vaccine shot
WAVERLEY: On May 5, The Laker News’ Pat Healey had his appointment to get his first does of the Astrazeneca Vaccine from the Fall River Guardian during their clinic they…
Police charge delivery driver suspected of impaired driving
ELMSDALE: RCMP received a report of an impaired driver in the Elmsdale Business Park on April 28. S/Sgt. Cory Bushell stated that the complainant stated the driver was in a…