RCMP warning public about thefts at residential construction sites
HAMMONDS PLAINS: Halifax District RCMP is investigating multiple thefts from residential construction sites in Hammonds Plains.
On May 18, Halifax District RCMP responded to a theft at a residential construction site on Hammonds Plains Rd....
SBA planning to create mural project along Sackville Drive
LOWER SACKVILLE: The Sackville Business Association (SBA) has received federal support for a mural project along Sackville Drive.
Sackville-Preston-Chezzetcook MP Darrell Samson announced the $11,761 in funding for the three murals during a recent virtual...
NEW: N.S. announces 17 new Covid19 cases; total at 90
HRM: As of today, March 27, Nova Scotia has 90 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Seventeen new cases were identified Thursday, March 26. Most are connected to travel or a known case. None...
Free Pumpkin Patch fundraiser for Caring & Sharing being held
ELMSDALE: A local realtor and mortgage broker are teaming up to give back to an East Hants food bank in a unique fundraiser.
A free Pumpkin Patch will be held on Oct. 14 at Riverview...
Meals on Wheels looking for volunteers
LOWER SACKVILLE: If you have any spare time, there's one volunteer group that services our area that could use your assistance.
The call is being put out to the Sackville-Fall River-Beaver Bank-Bedford and area community...
Province reminds residents about adult and childhood immunizations
HRM:All Nova Scotians are encouraged to make sure their immunizations are up to date. Immunizations are an important and safe way to protect children and adults from serious illnesses."I know many Nova Scotians right...
Province announces investment to remove barriers for sport, recreation, and coaching
HALIFAX: The Rankin government is investing $5 million to help make the province's sport system more inclusive and accessible. This is the biggest investment in community and amateur sport in recent history."More Nova Scotians,...
N.S. following federal requirements for international travellers
HALIFAX: The province announced that beginning July 5 International travellers can come to Nova Scotia following federal requirements. The move aligns N.S. with the federal government's approach to easing border measures for international travellers.All...
Kings-Hants Federal candidates forum: Call for questions
KINGS-HANTS: The East Hants & Districts Chamber of Commerce and The Laker News will be co-hosting the 2021 Federal Election Kings-Hants Candidates Forum on Thursday, September 9th at 6:30pm.
Due to the current health...
Province announces leadership changes in health recruitment, Education and early Childhood Development
From a press release
HALIFAX: New leadership is being put in place at the Office of Healthcare Professionals Recruitment and the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development.
Dr. Nicole Boutilier, Vice-President of Medicine, Nova Scotia...