N.S. calls on feds to ensure telecommunications co-operation, transparency
From a news release
HALIFAX: Premier Tim Houston is calling on telecommunications companies to be more collaborative with the Emergency Management Office (NSEMO) and transparent with Nova Scotians, and for the federal government to hold...
Most HRCE, CSAP schools return; CCRCE; CBVRCE remain cancelled Sept. 28
FALL RIVER/EAST HANTS: N.S. has announced that most students who attend class at Conseil scolaire acadien provincial (CSAP) schools and Halifax Regional Centre for Education (HRCE) will return on Sept. 28.
However, for schools where...
Additional funding support for residents impacted by Hurricane Fiona announced by N.S.
From a release
HALIFAX: Nova Scotians who have been severely impacted by hurricane Fiona will receive financial support from the province.
Premier Tim Houston announced Sept. 26 a variety of supports at a news conference.
"Yesterday, I...
Public schools in HRCE, CCRCE, SRCE, CSAP cancelled Sept. 27
FALL RIVER/EAST HANTS: The province announced Monday afternoon that public school classes are cancelled Tuesday, September 27, in Halifax Regional Centre for Education, Strait Regional Centre for Education and Chignecto-Central Regional Centre for Education.Classes...
Suspects in near collisions on Hwy 1 sought by police
MOUNT UNIACKE: RCMP are working to identify the suspects who were behind the wheel of a vehicle that almost caused several collision along Highway 1 near Mount Uniacke.
East Hants RCMP Sgt. Martin Roy said...
“Very disappointed.” Resident, councillor react to consultants report on treated effluent pipe
FALL RIVER: A consultant’s review of the receiving water study of the treated effluent pipe that is to go into Lake Thomas has determined there will be “no measurable impact on the drinking water...
Officials hold post-Hurricane Fiona briefing Sept. 25.
FALL RIVER: Officials from HRM Fire, N.S. Power, Bell, Canadian Red Cross, N.S. EMO, and others took questions from the three reporters registered for the briefing update on Sept. 25.
The Laker News’ Pat Healey...
Public schools cancelled in HRM, CCRCE, Cape Breton for Monday
FALL RIVER/EAST HANTS: The province announced as a result of Hurricane Fiona and its resulting power outages and damages to roads, that schools in four regional centre for educations and at the northern and...
ADVERTORIAL: In-Hants Craft Co-op set to mark 40 years
MILFORD: A community Christmas craft show is about to embark on a milestone anniversary this November.
In-Hants Craft Co-op will be celebrating its 40th anniversary when it takes place from Nov. 11 to Nov. 13...
PHOTOS: Crowds flock to Waverley Gold Rush Days as it returns
WAVERLEY: The community came out to celebrate the return of Waverley Gold Rush Days in full force.
The community festival, put to the sidelines over the past two years due to the pandemic, returned with...