NSH announces measles exposure at QEII Halifax Infirmary
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia Health Public Health is confirming new measles cases linked to Northern Zone. There are now 61 total cases directly connected to the cases announced in July and…
More Nova Scotia seniors getting provincial tax refunds
HALIFAX: The province has mailed about 19,000 tax refunds to low-income seniors through a program offered only in Nova Scotia. That is over 2,000 more seniors than last year. The…
Inaugural Maritime Diecast Expo set for Sept. 13 in Fall River
FALL RIVER: A first-of-its-kind event in the province is set to take place Saturday in Fall River. The inaugural Maritime Diecast Expo will be held at St. John’s United Church…
Debert man charged with attempted murder
DEBERT: A 26-year-old man from Debert is facing charges of attempted murder following an altercation outside a residence on Sunday afternoon. Police in Colchester County say that at approximately 2:00…
New sign installed at Aerotech Connector; no word on official opening
WELLINGTON: The sign at the roundabout at the Aerotech connector has been corrected to indicate Sunnylea Road. It had been indicating Wellington with an arrow pointing in the Sunnylea/Kings Road…
Halifax’s Nepalese community shows solidarity with Gen Z protest in Nepal
The following was submitted to The Laker News about the Candlelight March Rally on Sept. 8. HALIFAX: The Nepalese community in Halifax organized a Candlelight March Rally on September 8.…
More Long Lake wildfire evacuees returning home; fire status changed to held
ANNAPOLIS COUNTY: More people evacuated because of the Long Lake wildfires in Annapolis County will be able to return home Tuesday, September 9. The re-entry area includes 22 addresses, 19…
Concert featuring Jon Cyr and sons rescheduled for Sept. 14
LOWER SACKVILLE: The concert scheduled for Acadia Park in support of the Woodbine Community N.S. non-profit society has a new date. Due to Mother Nature, the concert scheduled for Sunday…
Lantz youth facing charges after fleeing police, speeding, driving dangerously
LANTZ: An 18-year-old Lantz man is facing a slew of charges after an incident involving police. East Hants RCMP Sgt. Scott MacRae said that officers were conducting traffic enforcement on…
East Hants Sportsplex roof repair/replacement gets provincial support
LANTZ: The East Hants Sportsplex will see its roof get repaired/replaced. It’s part of a project approved as part of the Municipality of East Hants’ capital budget, and was also…