Pet of the Week – Jan. 29, 2021
Here is our Pet of the Week for Jan. 29, 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...
One-on-One with Premier McNeil
ENFIELD: As his time as Premier of Nova Scotia is nearing its end, Stephen McNeil sat down for a one-on-one interview with The Laker News’ Pat Healey via zoom.
The interview was one that The...
Fire investigators seek cause of blaze that destroyed abandoned home
FALL RIVER: Fire investigators are seeking a cause into a conflagrant that destroyed an abandoned home shortly after supper time on Jan. 27.
Firefighters from Station 45 Fall River; Station 41 Waverley; Station 42 Wellington;...
VIDEO: Media Q & A with Liberal leadership candidate Labi Kousoulis
ENFIELD: On Jan. 21, Liberal leadership candidate hopeful Labi Kousoulis held a question-and-answer scrum via zoom with N.S. community newspaper members.
The Laker News' Pat Healey was one of two reporters to take up this...
Passenger traffic at HSIA hits 50-year low in 2020
HIAA Calls on Federal Government to Provide Financial Support,Implement National Health Strategy for Air Sector Recovery
ENFIELD: Walking through Halifax Stanfield these days feels a bit like you’ve stumbled onto the set of a post-apocalyptic...
UPDATED: HNS working with HRM on livestreaming/filming in facilities
FALL RIVER: In a tweet tonight, Hockey N.S. confirms it is working with HRM to find a solution that allows livestreaming/filming in HRM-owned facilities.
This comes after a statement was issued by HRM saying the...
HRM releases statement regarding privacy and filming in municipally-owned arenas
HRM: The following is a municipal statement regarding privacy and recording rules in municipally-owned arenas:
Due to public health restrictions that prohibit spectators in facilities, including arenas, and recent changes permitting games, the municipality has...
N.S. minimum wage to increase April 1; NDP Leader Burrill calls for increase to...
HALIFAX: Labour and Advanced Education Minister Lena Metlege Diab announced that government has accepted the Minimum Wage Review Committee's recommendation that minimum wage increase by 30 cents, plus the national consumer price index, which...
HRP urges citizens to stay off frozen lakes and ponds
HRM: Halifax Regional Police responded to a call from a concerned citizen of children venturing out onto the ice surface of a lake. Upon police arrival, the children had returned safely to the shoreline...
Bottoms up: Ross brothers open Teaghlach Ross Distillery
WAVERLEY: Inside 28 Powder Mill Drive in Waverley, is a smell of newness and taste of deliciousness especially if you’re a fan of rhum, Gin, or vodka.
Brothers Rick and Jason Ross began their journey...