Seat belts key to staying safe while driving
ENFIELD: Wearing a seat belt is the most effective way to prevent injury or death in crashes for adults and older children. Cpl. Chatele Eagan, with East Hants RCMP, said…
RCMP, CBSA seize more than $100k in counterfeit money
GLACE BAY: The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Atlantic Region and the Nova Scotia RCMP’s Commercial Crime Section are investigating the seizure of more than $100,000 in counterfeit Canadian currency.…
Houston to promote N.S. in New York, Boston
HALIFAX: Premier Tim Houston will promote Nova Scotia in New York and Boston this week and next. In New York, he will host two roundtables with existing and potential investors…
Province planning to fix area potholes within next month
ELMSDALE: The province’s Public Works department is aware of the big pothole that has formed by Elmsdale Lumber, an official spokesperson said. Gary Andrea told The Laker News on March…
Thompson heading to Dalhousie Rams women’s soccer program
SHUBENACADIE: A women’s soccer player from Shubenacadie will be joining the Dalhousie Rams next September. Josie Thompson was announced as committing to the team for the 2025-26 season in October.…
Police issue tips on spotting fraud after local incident on Marketplace
ELMSDALE: RCMP are investigation an incident of fraud against a local resident. Cpl. Chatele Eagan, Team Lead – Watch 4 with East Hants RCMP, said a resident of East Hants…
RCFNS welcomes new Executive Director
NOVA SCOTIA: The Rural Communities Foundation of Nova Scotia (RCFNS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Erika Rolston as its new Executive Director, effective March 10, 2025. Rolston brings…
Frustration with establishment parties leads Slaney to run for PPC
FALL RIVER: Ryan Slaney is putting his name forward for federal politics because he wants to be part of making a better future for his children and for all Canadians.…
Emera Oval closing for the season
HALIFAX: The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that they have a few more days to take advantage of ice skating at the Emera Oval. The Oval will be closing…
Vigneau Sargeant, Gaiters capture RSEQ women’s hockey banner
MONTREAL, QUE.: A Waverley hockey player and her women’s RSEQ hockey team have done something that had been tough to do this season—beat the tough and three-time RSEQ champion Concordia…