Government adding more than 230 LTC beds; replacing hundreds more
HALIFAX: The provincial government announced Jan. 29 that it is making a major investment in new long-term care beds and facilities to better serve residents, their families and staff.Under a new multi-year plan, government...
‘Cozy Campaign’ a “tremendous” success
FALL RIVER: COVID19 closures in late November 2020 may have caused a hiccup to a campaign aimed at raising money to help children of less fortunate families attend music classes at Joyful Sounds, but...
Pet of the Week – Jan. 29, 2021
Here is our Pet of the Week for Jan. 29, 2021 as selected by a random computerized draw:
The other pets that were submitted will be included in the draw for next week, and the...
One-on-One with Premier McNeil
ENFIELD: As his time as Premier of Nova Scotia is nearing its end, Stephen McNeil sat down for a one-on-one interview with The Laker News’ Pat Healey via zoom.
The interview was one that The...
Fire investigators seek cause of blaze that destroyed abandoned home
FALL RIVER: Fire investigators are seeking a cause into a conflagrant that destroyed an abandoned home shortly after supper time on Jan. 27.
Firefighters from Station 45 Fall River; Station 41 Waverley; Station 42 Wellington;...
VIDEO: Media Q & A with Liberal leadership candidate Labi Kousoulis
ENFIELD: On Jan. 21, Liberal leadership candidate hopeful Labi Kousoulis held a question-and-answer scrum via zoom with N.S. community newspaper members.
The Laker News' Pat Healey was one of two reporters to take up this...
From the Cruiser – Jan. 19 to Jan. 26
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ENFIELD: East Hants RCMP responded to 97 calls for service during the period of Jan. 19 to Jan. 16 throughout the municipality.
Here are some of the highlighted calls, as provided by...
Driver told to get some zzz’s before continuing
MILFORD: RCMP responded to a suspected impaired driver on Highway 102 near Milford on Jan. 21.
S/Sgt. Cory Bushell said that members were advised that the suspect vehicle was driving erratically along Hwy 102.
“The caller...
Passenger traffic at HSIA hits 50-year low in 2020
HIAA Calls on Federal Government to Provide Financial Support,Implement National Health Strategy for Air Sector Recovery
ENFIELD: Walking through Halifax Stanfield these days feels a bit like you’ve stumbled onto the set of a post-apocalyptic...
UPDATED: HNS working with HRM on livestreaming/filming in facilities
FALL RIVER: In a tweet tonight, Hockey N.S. confirms it is working with HRM to find a solution that allows livestreaming/filming in HRM-owned facilities.
This comes after a statement was issued by HRM saying the...