UPDATED: Garage destroyed in Fletchers Lake fire; homeowner escapes unhurt
FLETCHERS LAKE: A garage that was attached to a home in Fletchers Lake was destroyed in an early morning fire that sent fire crew to the scene on Nov. 24.
Gord West with Halifax Fire...
Station 45 volunteers donate to Lions Xmas Express
FALL RIVER: Volunteer firefighters with Station 45 Fall River are giving a little extra cheer this holiday season to those less fortunate in the community.
The volunteer firefighters each chipped in with some donations for...
LWF Hall temporarily closing due to COVID19 outbreak in HRM
FALL RIVER: The LWF Community Hall in Fall River will be temporarily closing, effective immediately, the LWF Community Hall Board announced.
In a release to The Laker News, the association's Barry Dalrymple said it is...
New computers, technology for students due to COVID19
HRM: Government is committed to supporting students and teachers as the COVID-19 pandemic evolves and creates challenges to learning. That is why Nova Scotia will bolster the education system with a $21.5-million investment in...
HRP reminding citizens to follow new COVID19 guidelines
HRM: With COVID-19 cases continuing to spike in recent weeks, Halifax Regional Police reminds people to follow the rules and get educated on the new requirements in parts of the Halifax region, effective today....
Successful season wraps up for RCMP’s Motorcycle Program
HALIFAX: More than 750 summary offence tickets were issued by members of N.S. RCMP's Motorcycle program in a six month span between Yarmouth to Cape Breton, the force says in a release on Nov....
COVID19: 11 new cases announced; total now at 44
HALIFAX: As the province announced 11 new cases bringing its total to 44 as of Nov. 22, the chief medical officer of heaLth for the province said most of these new cases are a...
COVID19: N.S. active cases hits 33 with eight new reported
HRM: As of today, Nov. 21, Nova Scotia has 33 active cases of COVID-19. Eight new cases were identified Friday, Nov. 20.
All eight new cases are in Central Zone. Two are connected to...
Porters Lake man charged after cocaine seized in Enfield traffic stop
ENFIELD HRM: A 31-year-old man from Porters Lake has been charged following a stop on Highway 102 in Enfield, HRM on Nov. 19.
The seizure of a significant amount of cocaine, valued at close to...
HRM provides update on school facility bookings and arena capacity due to new COVID19...
FALL RIVER: The Halifax Regional Municipality continues to monitor and respond to the rapidly evolving effects of COVID-19, the municipality announced Nov. 20 in a release.
School bookings:
The municipality coordinates facility bookings for all Halifax...