HTB driveway to be redesigned, HRCE says in letter
BEAVER BANK: A redesign of the driveway entrance to Harold T. Barrett Junior High in Beaver Bank is underway.
In a letter to families of students at the school, and posted by MLA Brian Wong...
From the Cruiser – March 5
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ENFIELD: Over the past week, East Hants RCMP officers responded to 111 calls for service weekending March 5.
The following is a look at some of the highlighted calls as provided by...
N.S. announce inaugural site for healthcare worker housing
LUNENBURG: Healthcare workers in search of housing on the South Shore will soon have a new place to call home.
At an announcement on Sept. 11, N.S. announced it has purchased the former Wheelhouse Motel...
Province to introduce legislation making stronger rules for short-term rentals
From a release
HALIFAX: Too many Nova Scotians cannot find a place to live.
Nova Scotia announced its making changes to how short-term rentals, such as Airbnbs, are regulated to help make more long-term housing...
Village Green skating rink reopens after hard work from volunteers
WAVERLEY: The ice skating rink at the Waverley Village Green is back open.
After the recent snowstorm closed it due to the amount of snow, and then mild weather making the ice surface not useable,...
Province invests in affordable housing in Lower Sackville
LOWER SACKVILLE: Almost $50 million of the $60 million in affordable housing funding coming to HRM will go to the Lower Sackville area, the MLA for Sackville-Cobequid said.
Steve Craig said that as a result...
Successful Annie’s tea held at Waverley Heritage Museum
WAVERLEY: The Waverley Heritage Museum held it's annual Annie's Tea on Sept. 6.
In a post on Facebook, the Heritage Museum volunteers thanked everyone who attended and helped out.
"The tea was a great way to...
Fultz House, Sackville Lions receive community infrastructure funding
LOWER SACKVILLE: Two community organizations are getting some funding from the province for much needed repairs.
Fultz House Museum in Lower Sackville and the Sackville Lions are receiving close to $60,000 from the province, MLA...
AD FEATURE: The Fourth Lock begins take-out, delivery April 28
FALL RIVER: The Fourth Lock, who advertises with The Laker News, has announced plans to continue serving its community despite the COVID19 restrictions recently announced by the province.
In a message to us and the...
HRM to hold summer day camps, beginning July 13
FALL RIVER: The Halifax Regional Municipality continues to monitor and respond to the rapidly evolving effects of COVID-19.
Following safety measures provided by public health, the municipality is now able to provide more details on...