Skeeter presented Quilt of Valour
GRAND LAKE: A familiar face in the Grand Lake/Enfield community received quite the presentation last weekend. Before a small group of family and friends on the deck of his residence,,…
From the Cruiser – March 16-23
Brought to you by: ENFIELD: East Hants RCMP responded to 100 calls for service throughout the municipality during the period of March 16 to March 23. The following two are…
Adjournment granted in case involving Five Mile River man
SHUBENACADIE: An adjournment was requested by the lawyer for a Five Mile River man charged with child pornography offences in late 2020. In late November 2020, an investigation began by…
Province releases 2021-2022 capital plan
HALIFAX: The Rankin government released its Capital Plan for 2021-22 today, March 23, investing $1.17 billion in schools, hospitals and improved infrastructure around the province. “For the second year in…
N.S. presents update on COVID19 vaccine Immunization Plan
EAST HANTS/FALL RIVER: The province is on track to give every person who wants a COVID-19 vaccine in Nova Scotia their first dose by the end of June. “We have…
N.S. Health awards $962,000 to 19 researchers
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia Health is awarding more than $962,000 to 19 researchers through its research fund to study chronic disease management, aging and continuing care, mental health and addictions, and…
WCA looking for community members to join them
WAVERLEY: The Waverley Community Association (WCA) is looking for a few good women and men from its community to join the non-profit, volunteer organization. In a post on its Facebook…
Province announces clean technologies in Agriculture investment
HALIFAX/EAST HANTS: The Rankin government is investing $5 million over two years in projects that increase Nova Scotia’s year-round food production, reduce emissions and reduce the amount of food imported.…
VIDEO: Parade atmosphere greets move of house in Wellington
WELLINGTON: If you were in Wellington on March 14, you could have been mistaken with the thought that there was a parade going through the small community on Hwy 2.…
Homework on the side: Handspiker’s interest in technology began at LHS
MAIN PHOTO: Olivia Handspiker of Beaver Bank speaks to Pat Healey of The Laker News. The video interview can be found in the story. (Dagley Media) BEAVER BANK: Getting some…