Quick response in Beaver Bank prevents further fire damage
BEAVER BANK: The quick response of firefighters prevented further damage from a fire in the wee hours of Oct. 4 on Galloway Drive in Beaver Bank.
Gord West, District Chief for Division 4 with Halifax...
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...
Pet of the Week – Feb. 19, 2021
Here is our Pet of the Week for Feb. 19, 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...
“I love when people honk.” Landyn’s journey raising awareness, one step at a time
ENFIELD: Inspiring.
That’s the one word used over and over and over again to describe 12-year-old Landyn Toney and what he’s doing to bring awareness Canada’s residential schools, while at the same time raising money.
Landyn’s...
UPDATED: Police arrest wanted man after short standoff in Oakfield
OAKFIELD: A man wanted by RCMP on an arrest warrant was taken into custody late on the afternoon of Nov. 1 in Oakfield, after a short standoff.
A local resident told The Laker News they...
UPDATED: Windsor Junction fire deemed accidental
WINDSOR JUNCTION: A house fire that saw firefighters not only battle flames, but also the searing heat on Aug. 1 in Windsor Junction has been deemed accidental.
At about 4:30 p.m. firefighters from Station 45...
Police continue to enforce COVID19 restrictions
EAST HANTS/HRM: Since March 24, Nova Scotia RCMP have charged 308 people for violating the Nova Scotia Health Protection and Emergency Management Acts in relation to COVID-19.
In a release, spokeswoman Cpl. Lisa Croteau said...
Winter advice to help your local firefighters
FALL RIVER: With winter weather upon us,the local volunteer firefighters have some advice for residents on ways they can help them find them quickly when seconds count.
Station 45 volunteer Station Chief Nick Yeomans said...
Twenty-nine drivers charged with impaired driving offences in Fall River, Beaver Bank in 2021
FALL RIVER/BEAVER BANK: Eighteen drivers were charged with impaired operation of a vehicle during 2021 in the Beaver Bank and Fall River areas, statistics for the year from Halifax District RCMP show.
In a release,...
Pet of the Week – Sept. 17
Here is our Pet of the Week for Sept. 17, 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...