RCMP have a reminder for N.S. drivers – schools back in
EAST HANTS/LOWER SACKVILLE: As students across the province head back to school next week, the Nova Scotia RCMP is reminding motorists and pedestrians to be extra careful during their daily commutes.
Students and guardians must...
Funding announced for flood mitigation plan for Hwy 2 Fall River
FALL RIVER/HALIFAX: Two projects in HRM, including one involving Fall River, are among five municipal projects receiving provincial investment aimed at helping to mitigate flood risk or support municipal innovation.
Four projects under the Flood...
McIntyre hones her cross-country skiing skills at Scandinavian camp; commits to University of Ottawa
FALL RIVER: One local cross-country skier had a summer to remember, improving her skills with athletes from Scandinavian countries.
Grace McIntyre spent some time with some big-name cross country female skiiers in Norway at a...
Middle Sackville man charged in hardware store break-in
LOWER SACKVILLE: A 37-year-old Middle Sackville man has been arrested following a break-and-enter at a hardware store in Lower Sackville,.
RCMP say that on Aug. 26 at approximately 2:15 a.m., Halifax District RCMP responded to...
Theft of fuel from Elmsdale business under investigation
ELMSDALE: RCMP are investigating a second gas and go by a pickup truck driver in the Elmsdale area.
East Hants RCMP Cons. Andrew Ouellette told The Laker News that police were informed of a theft...
COVID-19 booster shots for children 5-11 begin in September
HALIFAX: The province has announced that more doses of COVID-19 vaccine will be available to children and adults beginning in September.
Starting the week of September 6, children aged five to 11 will be eligible...
PHOTOS: Circus performers, music, fireworks cap off Keloose 2022
WINDSOR JUNCTION: The sounds youth in the Band Camp at Joyful Sounds; the good eats from HRM area food trucks; acrobatic performances from Luminosity Circus, including putting fire down their throat, and a fireworks...
N.S., healthcare partners reducing barriers, adding support for Ukrainian healthcare providers
From a press release:
HALIFAX: More than 230 newly arrived Ukrainian nationals with healthcare backgrounds are at various stages of getting the approvals needed to join Nova Scotia's healthcare system.
The Province, Nova Scotia Health and...
Back to school: Province announces return to normal school activities
HALIFAX/EAST HANTS: Students returning to school in September will be able to participate in the full range of learning and well-being activities, including small-group instruction, band, clubs, sports and field trips, the provincial Education...
Six local women soccer players help N.S. to Canada Games bronze
NIAGARA, ONT.: Six local women’s soccer players returned home Aug. 22 from the Canada Games with extra luggage.
Team Nova Scotia defeated Alberta 1-0 behind strong goaltending by Ellie Lancaster of Fall River and the...