Fall River’s Austin to perform in Summerside as part of Canada Games’ Illumination Festival
FALL RIVER: The Canada Games aren’t just about athletes showcasing their talent and skill, but also for the musical performers as part of the Illumination Festival.
One of those artists that is set to perform...
Community turns out for The Big Give in Elmsdale
ELMSDALE: The community came out to give back and receive during the Big Give in Elmsdale on Oct. 22.
At the old Elmsdale School (more aptly known as the East Hants Family Resource Centre building),...
“It was a surprise.” Tucker selected for Mental Health award
WELLINGTON: A Wellington girl was very honoured recently to be the recipient of an award from the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia.
Naphtali Tucker was one of seven Nova Scotians recognized for their inspirational...
UPDATED: WCA, HRM meeting goes well
WAVERLEY: The future of the Waverley Community Association (WCA) and that of the Heritage Society (WHS), which oversees the Heritage Museum, have been left wondering what their future holds after HRM told the board...
Provinces provides update on Asymptomatic testing, new workplace testing
HALIFAX: The province continues to expand its asymptomatic testing strategy with the new Nova Scotia COVID-19 Rapid Screening Program for Workplaces.
The program supports employers across the province to put in place regular screening for...
VIDEO: Halifax Transit unveils new electric buses, expected to join fleet in near future...
DARTMOUTH: The Laker News took part in the Halifax Transit Electric bus tour on Feb. 16 in Halifax.
The sixty new buses are expected to be added to the transit fleet in the near future.
People...
Touching tribute paid to RCMP Const. Stevenson, victims of tragedy
ENFIELD: Members of the RCMP and the community gathered on Friday afternoon April 24 to pay respects to a local RCMP officer who was among the 22 victims of last weekend’s mass shooting.
The tribute...
COVID19: 12 new cases, 32 recoveries on June 6
HALIFAX: Today, June 6, Nova Scotia is reporting 12 new cases of COVID-19 and 32 recoveries.
There are seven new cases in Central Zone. Six of the cases are close contacts of previously reported cases...
COVID-19: N.S. reports three deaths; 29 new hospital admissions; 19 discharges Jan. 10
HALIFAX: Since the last COVID-19 update in N.S., the province has had 29 new hospital admissions and 19 dischrages.
There have also been three deaths related to the disease:
-- a man in his 60s in...
PHOTOS: Lockview High holds Coffee House musical show
FALL RIVER: Students at Lockview High showcased their musical talents last week during a Coffee House in the Cafetorium.
The event was the first in a couple years due to COVID-19 that saw a good...