Halifax Water preparing for Hurricane Teddy
HRM: Hurricane Teddy is currently predicted to impact Halifax and Nova Scotia Tuesday into Wednesday. Halifax Water operates critical water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure and is taking all possible precautions to prepare for Teddy.
Those...
Province announces improvements to be made in long-term care
HALIFAX: N.S. Health Minister Randy Delorey announced Sept. 21 that government is preparing for future cases of COVID-19 with recommendations from two reviews of outbreaks in long-term care facilities."We agree with the intention of...
Premier McNeil issues statement on Southwest N.S. fishery
HALIFAX: The following is a statement from Premier Stephen McNeil.
"The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that the Peace and Friendship Treaties provide the Nova Scotia Mi'kmaq the right to harvest and sell fish,...
Beaver Bank man nabbed for stunting on Hwy 102
BEAVER BANK: A 35-year-old man from Beaver Bank has been charged for driving in excess of 50 km/h over the posted speed limit last week in Halifax, a release from Halifax Regional Police says.
At...
Supporting the IWK one lemonade drink at a time
WINDSOR JUNCTION: Having needed the IWK Children’s Hospital in her young years herself, it was easy for Grace Cameron to decide on who would benefit from a lemonade and chocolate chip cookie fundraiser.
On a...
N.S. lifts restrictions on gatherings; performing arts, sports limits increased
HALIFAX: The provincial government is increasing the allowable numbers for participants in performing arts, sport and organized physical activity.Effective Oct. 1, the number of people who can participate in one of these activities without...
HRM asking residents to prepare in advance for possible effects of Hurricane Teddy
FALL RIVER: The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents to prepare in advance for the possible effects of Hurricane Teddy, expected to arrive in the Halifax region early next week.
The largest threat to homes...
Health office working with NSP as Hurricane Teddy eyes N.S.
HALIFAX: With Hurricane Teddy eyeing a strike to N.S. according to forecast tracking on Sept. 18, the province is working with N.S. Power in case outside help is required for repairs to power lines...
Inspiring young Fall River boy honoured with national award
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FALL RIVER: A young Fall River boy who is an inspiration to many has been recognized with a national award from Cystic Fibrosis Canada.
Blake Brien had a visitor come to his families St. Andrews...
District 1 candidates forum set for Oct. 5; to be livestreamed
FALL RIVER/MUSQ. VALLEY: With the Oct. 17 municipal election just around the corner, The Laker News wanted to provide residents in District 1 (Waverley-Fall River-Musquodoboit Valley) an opportunity to ask their questions of the...