Community cleanup in Capilano Estates a success, organizer says
WINDSOR JUNCTION: What better then a beautiful sunny day for a community cleanup.
That’s exactly what took place on May 29 as residents of the Capilano Estates subdivision came together in a community cleanup of...
Noel-area community groups receive federal funding
NOEL: Pat Whidden won’t have to worry about being tasked with cleaning the compost toilet at the Lower Selma Museum any more.
That’s because with funding to assist the museum expand and become more accessible...
PHOTOS: District 1, 14 Volunteers recognized
FALL RIVER: Recently, Halifax Regional Municipality recognized the recipients of the 2022 Volunteer Awards.
After not holding a ceremony the past two years, it returned to in-person this year.
In District 1 (Waverley-Fall River-Musquodoboit Valley, there...
Province announces accessibility upgrades for 43 N.S. facilities
From a release
HALIFAX: The province announced accessibility upgrades will be made at 43 community facilities across N.S. with the help of almost $1 million in funding from the Community ACCESS-Ability Program.
"Everyone deserves access to...
Feds, N.S. announce more families to get access to licensed child care
HALIFAX: It will soon be easier and more affordable for families to access licensed child care in Nova Scotia.
The governments of Canada and Nova Scotia announced June 1 that 1,500 new licensed early learning...
From the Cruiser – May 24 to May 31
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ENFIELD: During the past week (May 24 to May 31) officers with East Hants RCMP responded to 109 calls for service.
Here are a few of the highlighted calls as reported by...
Shubenacadie woman charged with drug trafficking-related offences
SHUBENACADIE: A 35-year-old Shubenacadie woman faces drug-related charges following an investigation by the East Hants RCMP Street Crime Unit.
East Hants RCMP S/Sgt. Cory Bushell said the woman, who hasn’t appeared in court yet, has...
Dr. Strang inaugural recipient of award in his name
HALIFAX: The province's Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Robert Strang, is being recognized for his leadership and dedication during the COVID-19 pandemic with a new award named in his honour.
The Dr. Robert...
Northwood to take over operating at Ivy Meadows
BEAVER BANK: Ivy Meadows Continuing Care Community in Beaver Bank won’t be closing after all.
In a release dated May 17 and sent to The Laker News May 31, Rosecrest Communities, who used to operate...
Province identifies 37 sites across N.S. for housing builds
From a press release
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia has identified 37 sites from the provincial land inventory that could be used to build housing, including affordable housing, for thousands of Nova Scotians.
"I made a commitment to...