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…
NSH announces potential COVID19 exposure at five locations in Halifax, Dartmouth, Sackville
LOWER SACKVILLE/DARTMOUTH: Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposure to COVID-19 at five locations in the Central Zone. In addition to media releases, all potential exposure notifications…
Province announces investment to remove barriers for sport, recreation, and coaching
HALIFAX: The Rankin government is investing $5 million to help make the province’s sport system more inclusive and accessible. This is the biggest investment in community and amateur sport in…
PHAC launches Vaccine Community Innovation Challenge
HALIFAX: The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has launched the Vaccine Community Innovation Challenge The Challenge encourages people across Canada to help promote vaccine confidence in their communities. Individuals…