New datasets available on HRM Open Data
HALIFAX: The Halifax Regional Municipality has released eight new datasets on Open Data, as part of an ongoing commitment to provide public access to data created and managed by the municipality.
The new datasets include:
Census...
Good Samaritans rescue elderly driver after crash into Lake William
WAVERLEY: Two Good Samaritans are being thanked for their quick action in rescuing an elderly person after their vehicle landed in Lake William on Friday morning.
Cpl. Guillaume Tremblay said RCMP, along with EHS and...
NEW: Additional Magnolia employee tests positive for COVID19; 26 new cases announced
ENFIELD: An additional employee from the Magnolia Continuing Care facility in Enfield is among the 26 new positive COVID19 cases announced by the province on April 1.
As of today, April 1, Nova Scotia has...
VIDEO: Reporter Pat Healey gets his COVID19 vaccine shot
WAVERLEY: On May 5, The Laker News' Pat Healey had his appointment to get his first does of the Astrazeneca Vaccine from the Fall River Guardian during their clinic they held at the Waverley...
N.S. Power penalized more than $1 million in UARB decision
HALIFAX: The province's power utility has been penalized more than a $1 million for not meeting performance standards.
In a decision released Aug. 16 by the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board, they found that...
PHOTOS: Lockview High holds Coffee House musical show
FALL RIVER: Students at Lockview High showcased their musical talents last week during a Coffee House in the Cafetorium.
The event was the first in a couple years due to COVID-19 that saw a good...
Police officers’ family’s question COVID19 vaccine phase change
EAST HANTS/FALL RIVER: Family members of police officers and officers themselves are concerned they have been moved from Phase 2 to Phase 3 in the COVID19 vaccine rollout.
The Laker News was contacted last week...
N.S. releases budget, with increases set for mental health; environment, long-term care
HALIFAX: The Rankin government's first budget reflects the priorities of Nova Scotians, providing a path to balance in four years, and investments in key sectors such as long-term care, public health, mental health and...
MEH, Stewiacke receive funding to support municipal infrastructure, innovation
HALIFAX: The Municipality of East Hants and the Town of Stewiacke are among the 19 municipal projects receiving funding to support infrastructure and innovation.
Sixteen projects under the Provincial Capital Assistance Program will receive $703,762,...
COVID19: Province announces three new cases
HALIFAX: The province announced three new cases of COVID19 were identified on Oct. 23, bringing its total active cases to six.
The three new cases are all related to travel outside Atlantic Canada. Two cases...