Road work set for Cobequid Rd. on June 8-9
LAKEVIEW: The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that road construction is taking place on Cobequid Road from Windsor Junction Road to Civic 1334, on Monday, June 8 And Tuesday, June 9.Crews will be...
NSH advising the public to check Take Home Naloxone Kits
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia Health was alerted today by a distribution partner that some Take Home Naloxone Kits that have been distributed to pharmacies across the province do not contain the critical doses of Naloxone.
If...
N.S. Music Week going to Wolfville this November
WOLFVILLE/HALIFAX: For the first time in the event’s history, Nova Scotia Music Week (NSMW) will take place in Wolfville/Mtapan from November 7-10, 2024.
Now in its 27th year, NSMW and Music Nova Scotia bring...
Province recommends booster dose for those youth at high risk of severe illness
HALIFAX: N.S. is recommending a booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine for Nova Scotians ages 12 to 17 at higher risk of severe illness.
The age of booster eligibility has lowered following a recent recommendation by...
Police investigating theft of side-by-side
EAST UNIACKE: East Hants RCMP are investigating the theft of side-by-side from the East Uniacke area on Nov. 28.
East Hants RCMP Const. Preston Burns said police were advised that the side-by-side was stolen from...
Province introduces amendments to Powers of Attorney Act
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia introduced legislation on April 5 that offers additional safeguards to prevent abuse of those who appoint another person to manage their affairs under a power of attorney.
"When doing estate planning, people...
N.S. provides comprehensive policing review update
From a release
HALIFAX: A comprehensive review of the policing structure in Nova Scotia continues to move forward.
Attorney General and Justice Minister Brad Johns announced the successful consultant, engagement advisory committee membersand a new...
Chamber announces finalists for 2023 Business Excellence Awards
ENFIELD: The finalists for the 2023 East Hants and Districts Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards have been announced.
The Laker News is among those slotting in as a finalist in the Business of the...
Shubenacadie Sam to make annual weather prognostication
SHUBENACADIE: With a bevy activities planned at Shubenacadie WIldlife Park, Shubenacadie Sam, will signal Feb. 2 whether it’s time to put away the shovels or keep them out for another six weeks of winter.Nova...
ELECTION21: Rankin says re-elected Liberals would eliminate tolls for non-commercial drivers at Cobequid Pass
CUMBERLAND: A re-elected Nova Scotia Liberal government will eliminate tolls for non-commercial Nova Scotia drivers on the Cobequid Pass on October 1, 2021.
Nova Scotia Liberal leader Iain Rankin joined Bill Casey, Liberal candidate for...