Elmsdale COVID19 testing centre closed in early May
ELMSDALE: The COVID19 primary assessment centre in Elmsdale closed in early May, the Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) confirmed in an interview on June 2. The Laker News inquired for…
VIDEO: Community comes out for kneel down in support of BLM
FALL RIVER: Community members felt the need to do something to honour George Floyd, while supporting Blacks far and wide, including those in their own community. Floyd died in a…
Upgrades coming to field at Lions Den, thanks to partnership between Lions, Enfield RFC
ENFIELD: The Enfield Rugby Football Club (RFC) is embarking on a project to make improvements to the Breagh MacNeil Memorial Field at the Lions Den in Enfield. In a release,…
HRM advises of road construction on Waverley Road June 2-3
WAVERLEY: The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents to expect delays on Waverley Road, from 1298 Waverley Road to 1335 Waverley Road, on June 2 and June 3. Crews will…
Fall River’s Jones speaks on need for change after Floyd murder
TORONTO: A Canadian Football League (CFL) player from Grand Lake/Fall River is adding his voice to those echoing that change is needed in the wake of the senseless murder of…
Province announces more steps to reopen; gatherings increased to 10
Press Release HALIFAX: Premier Stephen McNeil and Dr. Robert Strang, chief medical officer of health for Nova Scotia, announced today, May 29, a new gathering limit of 10 and more…
Matt Mays holding virtual concert for N.S. SPCA
DARTMOUTH: JUNO-award winning singer/songwriter Matt Mays is hosting a virtual show in support of the Nova Scotia SPCA. The fundraiser is scheduled for Saturday, May 30 at 9:00pm ADT. All…
Road construction in Beaver Bank, Fletchers Lake
FLETCHERS LAKE: The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that road construction will take place on Windgate Drive on Friday, May 29. Crews will be on site from 9 a.m.…
“Ditch Divers” Hart brothers keeping Fall River community clean
FALL RIVER: Instead of sitting at home being bored and so they had structure during the COVID19 shutdown, two Fall River brothers put the free time they had to much…
RCMP respond to three thefts in Oakfield
OAKFIELD: With the warmer weather, many people are getting out to enjoy the beaches and trails. Unfortunately, this also includes thieves looking for crimes of opportunity. On May 25, Halifax…