COVID19: One death; eight new cases; 22 recoveries on June 14
HALIFAX: On June 14, Nova Scotia is reporting a death related to COVID-19. A woman in her 80s has died in Central Zone.
Nova Scotia is also reporting eight new cases of COVID-19 and 22...
Further answers to questions sent to us to ask at COVID19 briefings
EAST HANTS/FALL RIVER: Here are some answers to questions the community submitted to us at The Laker to ask regarding COVID-19.
While we didn’t get a chance to ask these at the briefings as other...
Beaver Bank, Fall River, Middle Sackville students among MSVU graduate award winners
BEDFORD: Three students at Mount Saint Vincent University (MSVU) in Bedford were among the award recipients announced on May 28.
The three—Fraser Smith of Beaver Bank; Thomas Hobbs of Fall River; and Brianna Drover of...
Aquatic Centre opens for Grand Lake residents affected by water alert for showers
ELMSDALE: The East Hants Aquatic Centre (14 Commerce Court, Elmsdale) is being opened up for those affected by the Grand Lake water alert who need access to shower facilities, the Municipality of East Hants...
Bottled water for Grand Lake residents available this weekend at Station 42, Station 43
WELLINGTON: Firefighters at Station 42 Wellington and Station 43 Grand Lake will be handing out bottled water to residents impacted by the Do Not Consume Water/Do Not Use Water Order for Shubenacadie Grand Lake.
The...
Road work set for June 12 on Beaver Bank Road
BEAVER BANK: HRM is advising residents of the Beaver Bank area of weekend road construction taking place June 12.
Work crews will be on site from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. along Beaver Bank Rd....
Blue-green algae suspected cause of water contamination of Shubenacadie Grand Lake: NSE
GRAND LAKE: While not confirmed, the province said on June 11 that blue-green algae is the suspected cause for contaminating Shubenacadie Grand Lake off Oakfield Park Road this week resulting in the hospitalization of...
No charges anticipated after van crashes into home, police say
MOUNT UNIACKE: RCMP say no charges are anticipated after a vehicle crashed into a home on Friday June 11 in Mount Uniacke.
East Hants RCMP S/Sgt. Cory Bushell provided details on the incident.
“A painting company...
Provinces provides update on Asymptomatic testing, new workplace testing
HALIFAX: The province continues to expand its asymptomatic testing strategy with the new Nova Scotia COVID-19 Rapid Screening Program for Workplaces.
The program supports employers across the province to put in place regular screening for...
COVID19: One death; eight new cases; State of Emergency renewed; 11 recoveries on June...
HALIFAX: N.S. is reporting a death related to COVID-19. A man in his 50s has died in Central Zone.
Nova Scotia is also reporting eight new cases of COVID-19 and 11 recoveries.
There are six new...