RCMP warning about new drug seized in N.S.
DARTMOUTH/EAST HANTS: On November 26, 2020, Cumberland District SCEU seized drugs from a motor vehicle entering Nova Scotia from New Brunswick. Among the drugs seized was a small quantity of…
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…
‘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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
From the Cruiser – Jan. 19 to Jan. 26
Brought to you by: 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…
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…
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…