New trunked radios about protection, privacy, not keeping information from public: Spokesperson
FALL RIVER/EAST HANTS: Protecting Nova Scotians and their privacy remains top priority for the province and for all our first responders, a spokesperson said.
Earlier this month, Nova Scotia Minister of Service Nova Scotia Colton...
Health care unions, province reach tentative agreement
HALIFAX: The province’s two health authorities – Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health – and the Council of Health Care Unions reached a tentative two-year agreement early August 30.
The agreement covers about 9,000 healthcare...
FRABA hosting food truck rally
FALL RIVER: If you’re looking for a place to grab supper on Wednesday night Aug. 16, come on down to the Food Truck Rally at the LWF Hall.
The Fall River and Area Business Association...
Province approves third doses of COVID-19 vaccine for immunocompromised, work-related travel
HALIFAX: In a release on Oct. 14, the province says Nova Scotians who are moderately to severely immunocompromised or who are taking medications that substantially suppress their immune system will be able to book...
NSHA issues notice of potential COVID19 exposure at HRM locations
HRM: Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposure to COVID-19 at the following Halifax locations:
The Pint Public House (1575 Argyle St., Halifax) on Nov. 13 between 10 p.m. and 12 a.m....
Man wanted on province-wide warrant arrested: N.S. police
MILLBROOK: Daniel Rector, 36, who was wanted out of Bible Hill and Truro on a province-wide arrest warrant, has been arrested.
Rector is being held in custody.
He will be appearing in Truro Provincial Court at...
Vehicle damaged during altercation in Shubenacadie
SHUBENACADIE: RCMP are investigating a report of a vehicle being damaged in Shubenacadie.
S/Sgt. Cory Bushell said East Hants RCMP responded to the call on Aug. 28 after a complaint had been called into the...
HRM issues statement on de-designation locations
HALIFAX: Over the past several weeks, the municipality has been taking a number of steps to provide supports to those experiencing homelessness in our region, and particularly to those sleeping rough in de-designated locations.
Since...
Four charged in brazen robbery at Fall River convenience store
FALL RIVER: Four people have been charged following a brazen robbery at the Needs Convenience store in Fall River early in the morning of Jan. 12.
It was one of three robberies that took place...
New promotions, programs begin at Elmsdale Atlantic Superstore
From a press release sent to The Laker News
ELMSDALE: Over the past few weeks, and especially within recent days, local shoppers may have noticed a new vibe at Atlantic Superstore in Elmsdale, and across...