COVID19; Province reports one death, 227 new cases on May 7
HALIFAX: On May 7, the Province of Nova Scotia reported one death–a woman in her 70s in the Central Zone–along with 227 new cases of COVID-19. There have now been…
COVID19: N.S. announces border, other restrictions to curb spread of virus
HALIFAX: Premier Iain Rankin and Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer of health, announced further restrictions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 at the briefing, held May 7.…
Public Health to contact positive COVID19 cases and close contact by text message
HALIFAX, N.S. – Effective later today, Friday, May 7, Nova Scotia Public Health will begin contacting positive COVID-19 cases and close contacts by text message, when that is an option.…
COVID19: Those 45 to 49 now eligible for Pfizer, Moderna vaccines
HALIFAX: Starting today, May 7, people aged 45 and older can book appointments for the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines at clinics across the province. Appointments for COVID-19 vaccines in…
Pet of the Week – May 7, 2021
Here is our Pet of the Week for May 7, 2021 as selected by a random computerized draw: The other pets that were submitted will be included in the draw…
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…
Police charge delivery driver suspected of impaired driving
ELMSDALE: RCMP received a report of an impaired driver in the Elmsdale Business Park on April 28. S/Sgt. Cory Bushell stated that the complainant stated the driver was in a…
COVID19: N.S. reports two deaths; 153 new cases on May 4
HALIFAX: At an unexpected COVID19 briefing on May 4, Premier Iain Rankin and Dr. Robert Strang, the province’s Chief medical officer of health announced two deaths related to COVID19 and…
Nomination meeting set to pick next Liberal candidate for Waverley-Fall River-Beaver Bank
FALL RIVER/BEAVER BANK: The nomination meeting for the two candidates seeking the Liberal nod in Waverley-Fall River-Beaver Bank for the next provincial election has been set. In a post on…
Miscommunication in messaging sent to HERH parents regarding COVID19 testing: Dr. Strang
EAST HANTS: The Chief medical officer of health said “miscommunication” is what led to a letter home to Hants East Rural High School students saying all students and staff had…