NEW: COVID19 cases tally sits at 147; 20 new cases announced
HRM: As of today, March 31, Nova Scotia has 147 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Twenty new cases were identified Monday, March 30. Most cases are connected to travel or a known case....
Turner-Gerroir honoured to be named to Team Canada Special Olympics hoops team
BIBLE HILL: A young Bible Hill-area girl is “super pumped” at news she received last week.
Tatyanna Turner-Gerroir found out in an email that she has been chosen to represent Canada at the Special Olympics...
Police find woman in medical distress during well-being check
ELMSDALE: A quick acting RCMP officer is being credited with helping a woman who was in serious medical distress.
Const. Preston Burns, community policing officer with East Hants RCMP, said police completed the well-being check...
Police investigating exposure incident
MOUNT UNIACKE: RCMP are seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect that exposed himself in Mount Uniacke on May 14.
East Hants RCMP S/Sgt. Cory Bushell said police received a report of a man...
From the Firehouse – Nov. 2021 calls
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NINE MILE RIVER: Here is a look at the fire calls for local volunteer fire departments in Stewiacke; Nine Mile River; Elmsdale; Lantz; Enfield; Milford; Indian Brook; and Kennetcook.
There was no...
Councillors Corner with Lisa Blackburn
CN/Windgate Drive; Comfort centre at BBKCC; HTB driveway; Chase the Ace returns
BEAVER BANK: The Laker News sat down with Upper/Middle Sackville-Lucasville-Beaver Bank District 14 HRM Councillor Lisa Blackburn for her own Councillors Corner interview...
Incredible Christmas Craft Market set for Nov. 18-19 in Waverley
WAVERLEY: It’s that jolly time of the year, and where better to find a great Christmas gift for that loved one then at the Christmas crafts ale at the Waverley Legion.
The Incredible Christmas Craft...
NSAR; Proposed provincial taxes jeopardizes homeownership
HALIFAX: The Tim Houston government has proposed out-of-province ownership taxes that are causing serious concern for the Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS® (NSAR) and their 1,900 members across the province.
The NSAR says these...
More support for N.S. beef production announced by province
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is working with beef producers on new projects and programs to increase beef production in Nova Scotia and help the industry stay competitive, connected and consumer focused.“Nova Scotia is in a...
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...