HRM public hearings going virtual for resident participation due to COVID19
FALL RIVER: For the foreseeable future, any resident wanting to participate in public hearings for HRM will have to do so virtually. In a release on June 5, HRM said…
Road work set for Cobequid Rd. on June 8-9
LAKEVIEW: The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that road construction is taking place on Cobequid Road from Windsor Junction Road to Civic 1334, on Monday, June 8 And Tuesday,…
Province issues guidelines for safe community celebration of grads
FALL RIVER: The Chief Medical Officer of Health for the province announced an exemption inder the Public Health Act that will allow for celebrations to recognize graduates due to the…
RCMP seek info on suspicious incident in Waverley area
WAVERLEY: RCMP are seeking the public’s help identifying a vehicle and person of interest in a suspicious incident that was harrowing for one young woman. Cpl. Lisa Croteau, with Halifax…
NS Shooting: Update on Operation H-Strong by N.S. RCMP Supt. Darren Campbell
SHUBENACADIE: Before I begin to provide you with information related to the investigation into the incidents of April 18 and 19, it is again important to acknowledge the tremendous loss…
NS Shooting: Remarks from Criminal Operations Officer, Chief Superintendent Chris Leather
ENFIELD: The following is a statement issued following the N.S. shooting update by the RCMP on June 4. “Thank you Supt. Campbell. I will provide you with an update on…
Public Prosecution Service responds to public request to drop charges against Santina Rao
HALIFAX: The Nova Scotia Public Prosecution Service has received numerous email requests from the public to drop the charges against Santina Rao. Charges of causing bodily harm to a peace…
Heads up: Expect delays on Hwy 2 on Friday and Tuesday
FLETCHERS LAKE: The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents to expect delays on Highway 2, between Coach Avenue and Holland Road from Friday, June 5 and Tuesday, June 9. Crews…
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…