Multiple off-road vehicle collisions keep N.S. RCMP busy
KENNETCOOK: With the sunny weather upon us, RCMP across N.S. were left responding to multiple off-road vehicle complaints and collisions with injuries ranging from minor to serious. One of those incidents required transport by...
Premier on trade mission to Ireland; U.K.; France
From a release:
HALIFAX: The Premier of N.S. left May 6 for a business trip aimed at boosting trade, tourism, investment and partnerships in the U.K., Ireland, and France.
The trip, which will see Premier Tim...
Mount Uniacke man facing several charges from incident at Windsor high school
WINDSOR: A 19-year-old Mount Uniacke man is facing a slew of charges after an incident at a high school in Windsor on May 5.
In a release, Cpl. Chris Marshall with N.S. RCMP said that...
Fall River singer Austin showcasing at ECMA’s in Fredericton
FALL RIVER: A Fall River musician is taking the next step on her musical journey this weekend as she showcases and networks at the ECMA’s in Fredericton, N.B.
DeeDee Austin (also known as Kennedy Austin)...
N.S. removes non-resident property tax; deed transfer tax to remain
HALIFAX: The government will not be moving forward with the non-resident property tax.
Premier Tim Houston announced the change on May 5."My intentions all along were to improve home affordability, not to be at...
N.S. Walk Day event being held in Fall River on May 11
FALL RIVER: Are you ready to get your walk, roll, or stroll on? Then the perfect event for you is happening nextw eek.
On May 11, as part of Nova Scotia Walk Day, N.S. Walks...
Podcast to tell story of family’s vineyard endeavour
By Katy Apollonia, Special to The Laker News
NEWPORT: Nova Scotia’s oldest vineyard was acquired by a new family in 2019.
The Coutinho family was excited to share their new ownership of the iconic Avondale Sky...
Road work on Millwood Drive/Beaver Bank Road May 5-6
BEAVER BANK: HRM is urging motorists in the Millwood Drive and Beaver Bank Road area to expect delays May 5 and May 6.
Crews will be on site between 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both...
Track litter in HRM with the Litterati App
HALIFAX: The Halifax Regional Municipality has purchased a licence for the Litterati mobile app, which encourages residents to photograph, upload and tag the litter they collect in their communities.
The municipality will leverage the data...
East Hants author releases book on experience with Anemia
From a release:
LANTZ: “I’ve been anemic for almost 40 years,” said Diana Tibert of East Hants and author of Fluid of Life.
“In my teens, low blood may have shown up on the simple...