Fire investigators deem Windsor Junction house fire as set
WINDSOR JUNCTION: A mid-morning fire on Oct. 1 that left a Windsor Junction family homeless has been deemed as set by fire investigators.
Firefighters from Station 41 (Waverley), Station 45 (Fall River); Tac 45 (Fall...
NSH announces changes to masking requirements at health facilities
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia Health (NSH) has made an announcement of changes coming with regards to masking requirements at its facilities.
As cases of COVID-19 increase in the community and in anticipation of circulation of influenza...
LWFRA “feels abused and neglected” by HRM motion on area rate
WINDSOR JUNCTION: A planned amendment by HRM regional council, set to come before councillors at their meeting on July 18, would basically “gut” the purpose behind the LWF Ratepayers Association, without any notification.
Marni Tuttle,...
LWF Hall raises almost $4,000 for Ukraine from wing night fundraiser
FALL RIVER: The LWF Community Hall has announced its final tally from its recently held fundraiser for Ukraine.
The event was held during a Lions Wing Night on St. Paddy's Day March 17 at the...
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...
Dutch Settlement resident part of inaugural emergency medical responders class
HALIFAX: A Dutch Settlement resident is part of the province's inaugural class of emergency medical responders.
The students began their studies earlier this month in Dartmouth.
Lynda Ransome and her 13 peer learners are the first...
Road work set for Hwy 2 in Wellington on July 18
WELLINGTON: The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents and motorists that road construction will take place Thursday, July 18 on Highway 2 between Collins Drive and Sunnylea Road.
Crews will be onsite from
9 a.m....
VIDEO: Dr. Lisa Barrett answers our questions on COVID-19
HALIFAX: If Nova Scotia is to remain safe and keep COVID-19 at bay, residents need to make it part of their routine to get tested weekly for the deadly virus, even if they’ve tired...
Shubie Canal set to reveal new and improved Interpretation Centre
DARTMOUTH: The excitement is building as the Shubenacadie Canal Commission will open their new exhibits at the Fairbanks Interpretive Centre at Shubie Park in Dartmouth.
The public is invited to come celebrate this milestone on...
Deagle Gammon confirms speed signs may not stay in District 1
WAVERLEY: The new councillor for District 1 may not have news that Waverley, Windsor Junction, and Fall River-area residents looking at speed signs to curb speeding in the area want to hear.
Cathy Deagle Gammon...