LOCKVIEW HIGH: Fownes, Potter named athletes of the year
FALL RIVER: Students’ successes were recognized in a celebration at Lockview High on Tuesday morning. Paityn Fownes and Tucker Potter were the big winners taking home the Male and Female…
Dutch Settlement man facing slew of charges after fleeing police
BROOKFIELD: A 24-year-old male driver from Dutch Settlement has been arrested for flight from police after an incident in Brookfield on June 5. According to RCMP, at approximately 11:15 a.m.…
Dragons football, Cheema receiving provincial funding support
WAVERLEY/FALL RIVER: A pair of community sporting organizations in Waverley and Fall River will be receiving close to $120,000 in funding support from the provincial government. The money will be…
Woman suspect sought in theft at NSLC
ELMSDALE: RCMP in East Hants are seeking the public’s help to identify a theft suspect. Sgt. Scott MacRae said RCMP are looking for a woman in relation to a theft…
Province releases second annual Human Rights remedy progress report
HALIFAX: More Nova Scotians with disabilities are living in community, receiving individualized planning support and funding, and engaging in building the future of disability support after two years of progress…
Enfield RCN diver hunting sea mines in the Black Sea
The following was submitted to The Laker News by the RCN as part of their Hometowner series CONSTANTA, ROMANIA: Sailor First Class (S1) Chris Betts and members of the Operation…
Police lay stunting charges in Bedford
BEDFORD: Police have charged a driver for stunting today in Bedford. At approximately 8:30 a.m., a member of the HRP Traffic Unit observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate…
VIDEO: Bike lane rally supporters gather to send message to council
HALIFAX: A large crowd of bike lane supporters gathered at Grand Parade on Tuesday morning. The group was there to send a message and protest Halifax Mayor Andy Fillmore’s motion…
Senior active group gets provincial support in Sackville-Uniacke
LOWER SACKVILLE/MOUNT UNIACKE: A new provincial investment of $1,774 is helping enhance recreational opportunities for older adults in Sackville–Uniacke. The Sackville Seniors Advisory Council, located in Lower Sackville, is receiving…
Doctors Nova Scotia welcomes new President and President-Elect
HALIFAX: Dr. Shelly McNeil of Halifax, N.S., was installed as Doctors Nova Scotia’s President for 2025–26 during the association’s annual conference on Saturday, June 7. During her term, she will…