RCMP investigating hit-and-run involving four-wheeler
KENNETCOOK: East Hants RCMP are investigating a hit-and-run in Kennetcook on May 25. S/Sgt. Cory Bushell said a complaint of the hit-and-0run was reported to the detachment. “The caller reported…
Province announces raising of Film Fund Cap; increase to fund for 2022-2023
From a release HALIFAX: N.S. is increasing the project cap under the Nova Scotia Film and Television Production Incentive Fund, making it easier for larger productions to film in Nova…
Dr. Strang inaugural recipient of award in his name
HALIFAX: The province’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Robert Strang, is being recognized for his leadership and dedication during the COVID-19 pandemic with a new award named in his…
Northwood to take over operating at Ivy Meadows
BEAVER BANK: Ivy Meadows Continuing Care Community in Beaver Bank won’t be closing after all. In a release dated May 17 and sent to The Laker News May 31, Rosecrest…
Province identifies 37 sites across N.S. for housing builds
From a press release HALIFAX: Nova Scotia has identified 37 sites from the provincial land inventory that could be used to build housing, including affordable housing, for thousands of Nova…
N.S. implementing direct to triage policy beginning June 1
From a release HALIFAX: A new Emergency Health Services (EHS) initiative at hospital emergency departments will get paramedics and ambulances back on the road faster so they can respond to…
Wilkin keys CH Canada U-15 girls to Quebec Challenge Cup title
WAVERLEY: A Waverley hockey player played a key role in her hockey team winning the Quebec Challenge Bulldog Cup recently. Hilary Wilkin, a Lockview High student, scored the game winning…
Waverley, Fall River players named to N.S. Sr. women’s baseball team
WAVERLEY: Two girl baseball players from the Waverley/Fall River area have been named to the provincial Senior Women’s team that will represent the province at the 2022 Canadian Championships in…
LHS has “banner day” at regional track and field championship
FALL RIVER: The Lockview High Dragons track and field team were on fire at the recently held regional track meet. The team brought home a boatload of medals and top…
Feds invest in Sipekne’katik Climate Resilience project
SHUBENACADIE RIVER: The Shubenacadie River has needed to be cared for quite some time. That’s something the fisheries caretaker for the Sipekne’katik First Nation have known. Now, with the help…