Elmsdale man arrested after alleged assault
ELMSDALE, HRM: A 25-year-old Elmsdale man is set to appear in court after an alleged assault in late December. RCMP say that on Dec. 27 at approximately 3:45 p.m., RCMP…
Financial lifeline during COVID-19: CERB helped keep vulnerable families together, says NSCSW
From a release HALIFAX: The Nova Scotia College of Social Workers (NSCSW) is releasing its comprehensive review of the Children and Family Services Act submitted to the Department of Opportunities…
New crosswalk installed, ready for residents use
Municipality said crosswalk by White Road part of intersection upgrade in future ENFIELD: The new crosswalk on Highway 2 is open for residents to use. The crosswalk comes with lights…
Upper Rawdon man arrested after pointing firearm at another driver
NINE MILE RIVER: A 23-year-old Upper Rawdon man has been arrested following a two-vehicle collision after he allegedly pointed a firearm at another driver. East Hants RCMP responded to the…
RCMP sees significant rise in fatal collisions across Nova Scotia in 2024; East Hants had eight
EAST HANTS: Eight of the 77 fatal vehicle collision Nova Scotia RCMP officers responded to in 2024 happened in the East Hants district. That’s according to data released for the…
CAP condemns continued exclusion from MMIWG Roundtable
From a release OTTAWA, ONT.: The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples (CAP) is deeply disappointed to be uninvited and excluded once again from participation at the upcoming National Indigenous-Federal-Provincial-Territorial (IFPT) Roundtable…
Maritime League of Legends Tour announces 10 race schedule
BEDFORD: The Cross Roads Maritime League of Legends Tour is anticipating their 2025 season with several announcements ahead of the new year of racing. The series has released a ten-race…
Lawn, storage shed damaged at Maple Ridge Elementary School
LANTZ: Police are looking for a suspect in the damaging the lawn and a storage shed at Maple Ridge Elementary on Jan. 11. Const. Preston Burns, with East Hants RCMP,…
Update on Aerotech Connector project, roundabouts
WELLINGTON: An official with the Department of Public Works has provided an update on the construction of the Aerotech Connector in Wellington. The update comes after The Laker News inquired…
Flames stay red hot at Saint John-area hoops tournament
KENNETCOOK: The Hants North Flames are on fire on the basketball court. The Kennetcook-based school hoops squad went to Rothesay, N.B. Last weekend to compete in the Top of the…