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Federal investment allows for “extensive” upgrades at Salvation Army of Halifax

From a press release HALIFAX: The Salvation Army in Halifax will be able to make extensive renovations to its Gesner Street location in Fairview thanks to support from the federal government. At an announcement on Aug....

Canada’s first federal 2SLGBTQI+ Action Plan launched

From a press release issued by the PMO OTTAWA, ONT.: No matter who you are or who you love, you should have every opportunity to succeed in Canada. The Government of Canada has taken historic...

Theft of fuel from Elmsdale business under investigation

ELMSDALE: RCMP are investigating a second gas and go by a pickup truck driver in the Elmsdale area. East Hants RCMP Cons. Andrew Ouellette told The Laker News that police were informed of a theft...

HRM encourages residents to nominate a deserving volunteer for 2023 Volunteer Awards

FALL RIVER/BEAVER BANK: The Halifax Regional Municipality is currently seeking nominations for the 2023 Volunteer Awards. The annual event puts a spotlight on residents who have made a difference in their community by donating...

NSH asks public to return pulse ox loaned to them when they had COVID-19

From a release HALIFAX: Public Health continues to support Nova Scotians with access to pulse oximeters to monitor their oxygen levels at home if they have COVID-19. However, there are 2,800 pulse oximeters that have...

COVID-19 booster shots for children 5-11 begin in September

HALIFAX: The province has announced that more doses of COVID-19 vaccine will be available to children and adults beginning in September. Starting the week of September 6, children aged five to 11 will be eligible...

PHOTOS: Circus performers, music, fireworks cap off Keloose 2022

WINDSOR JUNCTION: The sounds youth in the Band Camp at Joyful Sounds; the good eats from HRM area food trucks; acrobatic performances from Luminosity Circus, including putting fire down their throat, and a fireworks...

From the Cruiser – Aug. 16-23

Brought to you by: ENFIELD: Over the past week (Aug. 16-23) officers with East Hants RCMP responded to 82 calls for service. Here is a look at a couple of the highlighted calls as provided by...

Break-and-enter at summer cottage under investigation

NINE MILE RIVER: East Hants RCMP are investigating a break-and-enter into a cottage in Nine Mile River. S/Sgt. Cory Bushell, with the Enfield detachment, said on Aug. 16 police received a complaint that a seasonal...

N.S., healthcare partners reducing barriers, adding support for Ukrainian healthcare providers

From a press release: HALIFAX: More than 230 newly arrived Ukrainian nationals with healthcare backgrounds are at various stages of getting the approvals needed to join Nova Scotia's healthcare system. The Province, Nova Scotia Health and...
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