From public care workers to the public: an open letter to Nova Scotians
HALIFAX: As Chair of CUPE’s Long Term and Community Care Committee, I am accountable to 5,500 long term care workers across Nova Scotia. I am acutely aware that the decisions…
Nearly one in 10 drivers stopped charged during Canada Road Safety Week enforcement
FALL RIVER/LOWER SACKVILLE: Nearly one in ten drivers stopped by Nova Scotia RCMP during Canada Road Safety Week enforcement efforts were charged with an offence, as officers observed unsafe driving…
More funding for training clinical services at Dalhousie Centre for Psychological Health
HALIFAX: The Dalhousie Centre for Psychological Health will continue to welcome students and provide publicly funded clinical services to vulnerable Nova Scotians. Over the next three years, the Province is…
Police charge Sipeknekatik man with manslaughter in Upper Musquodoboit death
UPPER MUSQUODOBOIT: A30-year-old man from Sipekne’katik has been charged with manslaughter in the death of another man in Upper Musquodoboit, RCMP said. On May 20, at approximately 1:20 p.m., RCMP…
An open letter to long-term care employees, residents, families, and Nova Scotians
HALIFAX: The following is open letter from Barbara Adams, Minister of Seniors and Long-Term Care. On Friday, May 22, government representatives on behalf of employers asked CUPE leadership to return…
New signal technology targets traffic congestion; Mayor Fillmore issues statement on announcement
HALIFAX: New signal-light technology will reduce delays and enhance traffic flow in one of the busiest traffic areas in Halifax Regional Municipality. The province is investing $700,000 to enhance traffic…
Column: Growth is coming fast – we need to be ready
The following is a column submitted to The Laker News by Mayor Andy Fillmore. People across Bedford, Fall River, Sackville, and Beaver Bank can feel how quickly HRM is changing.…
Police locate remains in search for missing newborn; two people charged in incident
HALIFAX: The search for a missing newborn baby in Halifax has concluded. Human remains of an infant were located. New information redirected the search to Prospect Road and the surrounding…
Statement from Minister Masland on death of Bridgetown volunteer firefighter
HALIFAX: The following is a statement from Kim Masland, Minister of Natural Resources. “We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of a volunteer firefighter from the Bridgetown Volunteer Fire…
N.S. NDP: Serious action needed to address gender-based violence in Nova Scotia
HALIFAX: NSNDP Leader Claudia Chender made the following statement in response to the RCMP Civilian Review and Complaints Commission’s report into the murder of Susan Butlin: “What happened to Susan…