Advisory issued for Lake Fletcher after flooding caused wastewater system to possibly overflow
FLETCHERS LAKE: Halifax Water is urging residents in the Fletchers Lake area ti avoid any recreational activities reuqiring water contact in Lake Fletcher after the wastewater system on may have overlfowed during the flooding...
Man’s body, human remains found in search for missing four in West Hants area
WINDSOR: RCMP have confirmed they have recovered the body of a 52-year-old man and human remains in the search for four missing individuals after flooding over the weekend.
In a press conference, police said,...
No timeline for repairs on Holland Road after flooding causes washout
FLETCHERS LAKE: Officials can’t provide a timeline when crews will be able to get out to assess and start the process of repairing the washout on Holland Road, near the elementary school.
In a press...
PHOTOS/VIDEOS: Flooding damage in Fall River, Windsor Junction area
WINDSOR JUNCTION/FALL RIVER: The heavy rains and ensuing flooding from the weekend storm left an impact on infrastructure and roadways in the Windsor Junction and Fall River areas.
While an exact amount for damage locally...
Sports Park gazebo to be named after dedicated Waverley woman
This story and photos is written by Deborah Peddle-Hann, Special to The Laker News
WAVERLEY: More than 100 family, friends and neighbours of the late Mrs. Lillian Wyse met on the Waverley Village Green lawn...
Break-and-enters at Fall River schools under investigation
FALL RIVER: Police are investigating break-and-enters at two Fall River schools last week.
Cpl. Guillaume Tremblay, with Halifax District RCMP, relayed information on both incidents when The Laker News inquired about the break-and-enters.
The two incidents...
Police activity at Windsor Junction residence
WINDSOR JUNCTION: A police spokesperson gave some information relating to police presence on Saturday and Sunday July 15-16 in Windsor Junction, although light in details.
Residents in the community posted on a community Facebook page...
Province announces opening of expanded Dialysis Unit
HALIFAX: Beginning July 12, patients will begin receiving treatment at the expanded dialysis unit at the Halifax Infirmary site of the QEII Health Sciences Centre.
Six dialysis stations have been added, bringing the total to...
Creating more critical conversations on PTSD, mental health one step at a time
MAIN PHOTO: Chad Kennedy (right) and support walker Lisa along with the support vehicle driven by Rick go along Hwy 214 in Elmsdale towards Hwy 102 as they head to Halifax on the Sea...
Poilievre speaks about axe the tax, housing, visit to Ledwidge Lumber
ENFIELD/OTTAWA: Nova Scotians agree with Pierre Poilievre, the leader of the official opposition said regarding his message that the federal government needs to axe the Carbon Tax.
Poilievre was speaking about the carbon tax and...