COVID-19: 26 new cases, 15 recoveries reported Oct. 14
HALIFAX: N.S. is reporting 15 recoveries and 26 new cases of COVID-19 on Oct. 14. There were also five schools notified of exposure(s). There are 23 cases in Central Zone,…
Local councillors react to HRM’s vaccine mandate for employees
FALL RIVER/SACKVILLE/BEAVER BANK: Two of three local councillors questioned about the Halifax Regional Municipality’s (HRM) vaccine mandate for all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 believe it’s a way to…
Pet of the Week – Oct. 15, 2021
Here is our Pet of the Week for Oct. 15, 2021 as selected by a random computerized draw. The other pets that were submitted will be included in the draw…
Hyde’s Bridge, Aerotech Connector updates from the province
LANTZ/WELLINGTON: The provincial Department of Public Works has provided short updates on two projects in the Lantz and Wellington areas. Recently, residents had mentioned to The Laker News they had…
N.S. sets sights on fixed election dates
HALIFAX: Voters will soon have certainty on the timing of future provincial elections. Legislation introduced October 13, will, for the first time in Nova Scotia, establish fixed dates for provincial…
Throne speech focuses on “Solutions for a Healthy N.S.”
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia will move forward with solutions that work for Nova Scotians, addressing the problems within the healthcare system and embracing what is possible for the province’s economy and…
COVID-19: 99 new cases reported over Thanksgiving weekend; 130 recoveries
HALIFAX: Over the past four days, since Oct. 8, N.S. has had 99 new cases of COVID-19 and 130 recoveries, the province reported in its release on Oct. 12. Twenty-seven…
Milford Fire among Emergency Service Provider funding recipients
MILFORD: A local fire department will be able to improve its capability in protecting the community it serves better after being among the volunteer fire departments and ground, search and…
Resident credited with getting crosswalk flags installed near school
FLETCHERS LAKE: A local resident is being applauded and credited with ensuring the safety of children in the Holland Road area. Councillor Cathy Deagle Gammon said resident Mike Tamblyn had…
From the Cruiser – Sept. 28 – Oct. 5
Brought to you by: ENFIELD: East Hants RCMP responded to 100 calls for service between Sept. 28 and Oct. 5 In his weekly From the Cruiser police briefs, S/Sgt. Cory…