Province announces more NSians eligible for COVID-19 vaccine booster
HALIFAX: More Nova Scotians will soon become eligible to receive a COVID-19 booster dose.
The province has accepted all of the new booster recommendations announced on December 3 by the National Advisory Committee on Immunization...
Report: Global shift to net zero both a threat and opportunity to Nova Scotia
From a release
OTTAWA: A new research report from the Canadian Climate Institute shows that with the global economy transforming rapidly in response to climate change, green shoots of low-carbon growth are visible in every province...
#NewspapersMatter contest winner unveiled
FALL RIVER: The Laker, in conjunction with other Advocate Media-owned community newspapers and those across Canada, held a contest during National Newspaper Week in October.
The winner of the $200 Gift Certificate from Withrow’s in...
N.S. invests $13 million into HIAA with aim to attract new routes, passengers
HALIFAX STANFIELD: The province and the Halifax International Airport Authority have had a “great sense of partnership” during the negotiation process that has led to a $13 million investment by the province to HIAA.
In...
Pet of the Week – Aug. 6, 2021
Here is our Pet of the Week for Aug. 6, 2021 as selected by a random computerized draw.
The other pets that were submitted will be included in the draw for next week, and the...
COVID-19: 426 cases reported in N.S. on Dec. 18; 296 in HRM area
HALIFAX: Today, December 18, Nova Scotia is reporting 426 new cases of COVID-19.
There are 296 cases in Central Zone, 70 cases in Eastern Zone, 35 cases in Northern Zone and 25 cases in Western...
Pet of the Week – Jan. 29, 2021
Here is our Pet of the Week for Jan. 29, 2021 as selected by a random computerized draw:
The other pets that were submitted will be included in the draw for next week, and the...
N.S. announces further restrictions to slow Omicron variant
HALIFAX: Premier Tim Houston and Dr. Robert Strang somber moods told the tale of what was ahead during the Dec. 21 COVID-19 briefing.
Premier Houston and Dr. Strang announced the province was strengthening restrictions around...
HRM provides update on school facility bookings and arena capacity due to new COVID19...
FALL RIVER: The Halifax Regional Municipality continues to monitor and respond to the rapidly evolving effects of COVID-19, the municipality announced Nov. 20 in a release.
School bookings:
The municipality coordinates facility bookings for all Halifax...
Fall River girls excited to be part of Team Canada cheer squad at Florida...
FALL RIVER: Two Fall River girls will be part of Team Canada that has been selected from six cheerleading programs in N.S. for a world competition in sunny Florid next month.
Morgan Jollymore and Chloe...