COVID19: N.S. reports two deaths; 153 new cases on May 4
HALIFAX: At an unexpected COVID19 briefing on May 4, Premier Iain Rankin and Dr. Robert Strang, the province’s Chief medical officer of health announced two deaths related to COVID19 and…
Talks continue on agreement between Halifax Fire, Enfield Fire
ENFIELD: Negotiations to reach an agreement for fire service coverage on the Enfield HRM side continue, the local councillor for Distirct 1 HRM (Waverley-Fall River-Musquodoboit Valley) said. During a recent…
Answers to our follow-up questions from recent COVID19 briefings
MAIN PHOTO: Premier Iain Rankin wants Nova Scotians to stay home to curb the COVID19 spread. (Communications N.S. Photo) HALIFAX/FALL RIVER: The Department of Health and Wellness answered a pair…
COVID19: 133 new cases of COVID-19 reported May 2
HALIFAX: The province announced there are 133 new cases of COVID-19 today, May 2. There are 117 cases in Central Zone, nine cases in Eastern Zone, one case in Northern…
Dr. Strang “confident” restrictions will have right impact for NSians
FALL RIVER/MILFORD: Nova Scotia’s Chief Medical Officer of Health said there was discussions amongst his staff in determining a recommendation that would be the best course of action when it…
Province’s vaccine plan on track, says Premier Rankin and Dr. Strang
HALIFAX/FALL RIVER: At the April 30 COVID-19 briefing, Premier Iain Rankin and Dr. Robert Strang told Nova Scotians that the vaccine plan is on target for every eligible resident to…
COVID19: Sixty-seven cases on April 30; N.S. announces testing changes
HALIFAX: Sixty-seven new cases of COVID-19 are being reported in Nova Scotia today, April 30. Fifty-seven cases are in Central Zone, four cases are in Western Zone, three cases are…
Pet of the Week – April 30, 2021
Here is our Pet of the Week for April 30, 2021 as selected by a random computerized draw: The other pets that were submitted will be included in the draw…
Premier says government ready to do more on COVID19 rule breakers
FALL RIVER: The province of Nova Scotia is ready to crack down more on those who flout the Public Health Measures, but they would rather not, the Premier said on…
VIDEO: Dr. Strang explains why there’s no testing sites in Fall River/East Hants
FALL RIVER: At the April 27 COVID19 briefing Dr. Robert Strang, chief medical officer of health, answered The Laker News’ question regarding why there was no testing in the East…