One-on-One with Premier McNeil
ENFIELD: As his time as Premier of Nova Scotia is nearing its end, Stephen McNeil sat down for a one-on-one interview with The Laker News’ Pat Healey via zoom. The…
Fire investigators seek cause of blaze that destroyed abandoned home
FALL RIVER: Fire investigators are seeking a cause into a conflagrant that destroyed an abandoned home shortly after supper time on Jan. 27. Firefighters from Station 45 Fall River; Station…
VIDEO: Media Q & A with Liberal leadership candidate Labi Kousoulis
ENFIELD: On Jan. 21, Liberal leadership candidate hopeful Labi Kousoulis held a question-and-answer scrum via zoom with N.S. community newspaper members. The Laker News’ Pat Healey was one of two…
From the Cruiser – Jan. 19 to Jan. 26
Brought to you by: ENFIELD: East Hants RCMP responded to 97 calls for service during the period of Jan. 19 to Jan. 16 throughout the municipality. Here are some of…
Driver told to get some zzz’s before continuing
MILFORD: RCMP responded to a suspected impaired driver on Highway 102 near Milford on Jan. 21. S/Sgt. Cory Bushell said that members were advised that the suspect vehicle was driving…
Passenger traffic at HSIA hits 50-year low in 2020
HIAA Calls on Federal Government to Provide Financial Support,Implement National Health Strategy for Air Sector Recovery ENFIELD: Walking through Halifax Stanfield these days feels a bit like you’ve stumbled onto…
UPDATED: HNS working with HRM on livestreaming/filming in facilities
FALL RIVER: In a tweet tonight, Hockey N.S. confirms it is working with HRM to find a solution that allows livestreaming/filming in HRM-owned facilities. This comes after a statement was…
N.S. youth releases video documenting dangers of sharing intimate images
HALIFAX/EAST HANTS: The Nova Scotia RCMP Youth Cybercrime Advisory Committee has released a short video on the dangers of sharing intimate images. The committee, which is a volunteer group made…
HRM releases statement regarding privacy and filming in municipally-owned arenas
HRM: The following is a municipal statement regarding privacy and recording rules in municipally-owned arenas: Due to public health restrictions that prohibit spectators in facilities, including arenas, and recent changes…
N.S. minimum wage to increase April 1; NDP Leader Burrill calls for increase to $15
HALIFAX: Labour and Advanced Education Minister Lena Metlege Diab announced that government has accepted the Minimum Wage Review Committee’s recommendation that minimum wage increase by 30 cents, plus the national…