HALIFAX: N.S. Health Minister Randy Delorey announced Sept. 21 that government is preparing for future cases of COVID-19 with recommendations from two reviews of outbreaks in long-term care facilities. “We…
HALIFAX: The following is a statement from Premier Stephen McNeil. “The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that the Peace and Friendship Treaties provide the Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq the right…
BEAVER BANK: A 35-year-old man from Beaver Bank has been charged for driving in excess of 50 km/h over the posted speed limit last week in Halifax, a release from…
WINDSOR JUNCTION: Having needed the IWK Children’s Hospital in her young years herself, it was easy for Grace Cameron to decide on who would benefit from a lemonade and chocolate…
HALIFAX: The provincial government is increasing the allowable numbers for participants in performing arts, sport and organized physical activity. Effective Oct. 1, the number of people who can participate in…
FALL RIVER: The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents to prepare in advance for the possible effects of Hurricane Teddy, expected to arrive in the Halifax region early next week.…
HALIFAX: With Hurricane Teddy eyeing a strike to N.S. according to forecast tracking on Sept. 18, the province is working with N.S. Power in case outside help is required for…
ADVERTISEMENT FALL RIVER: A young Fall River boy who is an inspiration to many has been recognized with a national award from Cystic Fibrosis Canada. Blake Brien had a visitor…
FALL RIVER/MUSQ. VALLEY: With the Oct. 17 municipal election just around the corner, The Laker News wanted to provide residents in District 1 (Waverley-Fall River-Musquodoboit Valley) an opportunity to ask…
HALIFAX: Tourism Nova Scotia launched new marketing campaigns this week encouraging locals and Maritimers to keep rediscovering Nova Scotia throughout the fall. “These campaigns support extending the tourism season by…