Two new COVID19 presumptive cases in HRM announced
HRM: Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer of health has announced two new presumptive cases of COVID-19 bringing the total number of presumptive positives in the province to…
MEDIA RELEASE: Healey to be part-owner of digital-only The Laker News website
Former reporter at print edition of papers excited at opportunity FALL RIVER: News, event and sports coverage in the Fall River/Beaver Bank and some of East Hants areas will continue…
CCOA expansion campaign gets big boost from province
ENFIELD: On a nice, cool sunny day Feb. 21, Premier Stephen McNeil made many people smile inside Corridor Community Options for Adults (CCOA) in Enfield. The Enfield facility received the…
New VP Business Development & Chief Commercial Officer announced at HIAA
ENFIELD: HIAA is pleased to announce Marie Manning will be joining its executive team next month as Vice President Business Development and Chief Commercial Officer. Currently, Marie is the Director,…
Marshall brings positivity to AUS Champion UPEI Panthers
HALIFAX: Ashleigh Marshall might only be in her rookie season with the recently crowned Atlantic University Sport (AUS) women’s basketball champion UPEI Panthers, but she’s played a key role in…
Man, youth arrested for firearm incident resulting in lunch-hour lockdown at Lockview High
FALL RIVER: A incident involving a firearm sent Lockview High into a lockdown shortly after the lunch hour on March 2. The incident sent Halifax District RCMP officers to the…
First responders showcase ice rescue safety importance
FALL RIVER: Firefighters from Station 45 in Fall River along with Halifax District RCMP and Canadian Red Cross officials showed the importance of a quick response in the event of…
COLUMN: News and views by MLA Bill Horne – April 2020
Dear Constituents, COVID-19 is an unprecedented and rapidly evolving situation. During this state of emergency, it is essential that Nova Scotians have access to accurate, up-to-date information, direction and advice.…
Flames earn silver in jr. boys hoops
KENNETCOOK: The Hants North Junior Boys Flames basketball team grabbed silver in their match-up with Pictou today, March 3, in Kennetcook. Well done boys!
Dairy Queen opens in Fall River
FALL RIVER: It might have been a cold, late January day, but that didn’t stop the Alford family of Beaver Bank from being among the first through the doors at…