Podcast to tell story of family’s vineyard endeavour
By Katy Apollonia, Special to The Laker News NEWPORT: Nova Scotia’s oldest vineyard was acquired by a new family in 2019. The Coutinho family was excited to share their new…
Road work on Millwood Drive/Beaver Bank Road May 5-6
BEAVER BANK: HRM is urging motorists in the Millwood Drive and Beaver Bank Road area to expect delays May 5 and May 6. Crews will be on site between 9…
Track litter in HRM with the Litterati App
HALIFAX: The Halifax Regional Municipality has purchased a licence for the Litterati mobile app, which encourages residents to photograph, upload and tag the litter they collect in their communities. The…
East Hants author releases book on experience with Anemia
From a release: LANTZ: “I’ve been anemic for almost 40 years,” said Diana Tibert of East Hants and author of Fluid of Life. “In my teens, low blood may have…
RCMP warning of scam threatening deportation and arrest
HALIFAX: RCMP in Halifax District are warning the public of a phone scam, taking place in the Halifax Regional Municipality, instructing individuals to transfer money abroad. On May 3, Halifax…
Three impaired drivers nabbed in Fall River, Beaver Bank area
FALL RIVER/BEAVER BANK: Three of 19 drivers charged by Halifax District RCMP for the month of March with impaired driving-related offences were in Fall River and Beaver Bank area. Const.…
HRM seeking youth-focused service providers
From a release: HALIFAX: The Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is seeking youth-focused partner organizations to deliver programs and services that meet the needs of youth at two Multi-Service Youth Centres:…
PHOTOS: Brunch is served at the Waverley Legion
WAVERLEY: A good crowd turned out for a breakfast/brunch put on by the Waverley Legion. The breakfast on April 30 marked the start of what the volunteer group with the…
PHOTOS: Fall River’s Jester J. Brown gets crowd grooving, dancing with LWF Hall performance
FALL RIVER: The near capacity crowd at the LWF Hall in Fall River was grooving to some good tunes from a hometown musician. Jester J. Brown, who lives a hop,…
New voluntary trade program to provide more inclusive hair care
From a press release: HALIFAX: People who want to learn how to perform natural hair care services or have their skills recognized can soon become certified practitioners in Nova Scotia.…