Dr. Strang releases trick or treat guidance during COVID19 pandemic
FALL RIVER: The provincial chief medical officer of health has provided specific advice around Halloween as the holiday approaches."Halloween is a fun celebration but I am concerned about parties and behaviours that would see...
Local schools partaking in #StudentVote
FALL RIVER: Yesterday, Oct. 15, and today Oct. 16, more than 10,000 elementary and high school students from throughout Nova Scotia will take part in the Student Vote program for the 2020 municipal elections.
A...
Province announces COVID Alert App now available
HALIFAX: Nova Scotians will be able to receive COVID-19 exposure alerts directly to their smartphones when using Health Canada's free COVID Alert App."As a province we have all shown a steadfast commitment to flattening...
Running for Denise: Schwarzwald Run for the Cure exceeds fundraising goal
MAIN PHOTO: Denise's Posse leads the participants in the walk out onto Robert Street in Fall River. (Healey photo)
FALL RIVER: It was more than any ordinary walk for friends of the late Denise LaPlante...
Run for the Cure: Wellington family raises more than $3,000 for metastatic breast cancer
WELLINGTON: On an early sunny Sunday afternoon more than 20 people gathered outside the Hart driveway ready to join the family in their neighbourhood CIBC Run for the Cure.
Because of COVID19, the Run for...
Enfield RCMP charge man with not self-isolating after Quebec trip
NORTH SALEM: A 39-year-old man has been charged with not following health guidelines upon returning to N.S. from outside the Atlantic Bubble.
On Oct. 4, East Hants RCMP responded to Atlantic Motorsport Park in North...
VIDEO: #AsktheCandidates District 1 HRM forum provides answers to residents questions
FALL RIVER: The four candidates vying to represent District 1 Waverley-Fall River-Musquodoboit Valley answered 16 pertinent questions chosen among the 50 submitted by residents to The Laker News during the livestream broadcast of the...
Lions Xmas Express counting on community for continued support due to COVID19 restrictions
Organizers confirm no Lions Christmas Parade, school food drives this year
FALL RIVER: The Lions Christmas Express will look different this holiday season.
Like many things, with COVID19 health guideline protocol and restrictions in place, it...
Ibraheem family welcomed to Canada, N.S. with (distanced) open arms
MAIN PHOTO: Ahmad and Hala Ibraheem share an emotional embrace as they realize they are beginning their new life in their new home, Canada, after arriving at Halifax Stanfield Airport. (Healey photo)
HALIFAX STANFIELD: The...
N.S. students among organizers of CyberSTEAM Challenge
WOLFVILLE: Two of the three organizers of the Canadian CyberSTEAM Challenge are from Nova Scotia.
Jessica Bennett, from Wolfville, and Margaret Hopkins, also from Wolfville, have teamed with Sandra Mai, from Richmond Hill, Ont. for...