Beaver Bank man nabbed for stunting on Hwy 102
BEAVER BANK: A 35-year-old man from Beaver Bank has been charged for driving in excess of 50 km/h over the posted speed limit last week in Halifax, a release from…
Love of East Coast apparel leads Enfield man to become his own boss
ENFIELD: Sweatshirts are a hot commodity and one Enfield business which has just opened is finding that out relatively quickly. Eastern Evolution Apparel is the brainchild of Matt Hall, an…
Supporting the IWK one lemonade drink at a time
WINDSOR JUNCTION: Having needed the IWK Children’s Hospital in her young years herself, it was easy for Grace Cameron to decide on who would benefit from a lemonade and chocolate…
Health office working with NSP as Hurricane Teddy eyes N.S.
HALIFAX: With Hurricane Teddy eyeing a strike to N.S. according to forecast tracking on Sept. 18, the province is working with N.S. Power in case outside help is required for…
Inspiring young Fall River boy honoured with national award
ADVERTISEMENT FALL RIVER: A young Fall River boy who is an inspiration to many has been recognized with a national award from Cystic Fibrosis Canada. Blake Brien had a visitor…
District 1 candidates forum set for Oct. 5; to be livestreamed
FALL RIVER/MUSQ. VALLEY: With the Oct. 17 municipal election just around the corner, The Laker News wanted to provide residents in District 1 (Waverley-Fall River-Musquodoboit Valley) an opportunity to ask…
RCMP investigating Cobequid Rd. apartment fire as arson
LOWER SACKVILLE: The RCMP/HRP Integrated General Investigation Section is investigating an arson that occurred yesterday in Lower Sackville. At 12:30 p.m. on September 15, Halifax District RCMP were called to…
Lakeview singer’s debut single, video officially released
LAKEVIEW: The debut single and video of Kennedy Austin’s song ‘Wishes’ was released on Sept. 15 on all music platforms. Austin, a Lockview High student and an artist who performed…
NSHA announces changes to visitor restrictions begins this week
EAST HANTS/FALL RIVER: Some Nova Scotia Health hospital visitor restrictions will be eased this week to allow more opportunities for family members, primary support persons and caregivers to support patients.…
Labour department investigating workplace fatality in Lantz
LANTZ: The Department of Labour has confirmed there was a workplace incident resulting in a death of an employee in Lantz on Sept. 15. Shannon Kerr, spokesperson with the Labour…