From the Cruiser – Sept. 6, 2024
Brought to you by: ENFIELD: Over the past week, officers with East Hants RCMP responded to 140 calls for service. The following is a couple of highlighted calls as provided…
Legislation aimed at public safety, renewable energy advances N.S. opportunities: Rushton
HALIFAX: Amendments to several pieces of legislation introduced September 10, will advance Nova Scotia opportunities through public safety measures, promoting the renewable energy industry and strengthening regulations for important industries…
Group of Advocates walking for Peace from Pugwash to Halifax
ENFIELD/SHUBENACADIE: In a powerful demonstration of unity and commitment to global peace, a diverse groupof 20 peace advocates will walk 200 kilometers. The Walking Together for Peace walk left Pagweak/Pugwash…
Cell coverage petition aimed at gathering information, Blois says
BELNAN; The MP for Kings Hants said he’s doing a petition over inadequate cell coverage in East Hants and across Nova Scotia for a number of reasons. In an interview…
Historic $25 million donation will help change future of mental health care for youth, families at IWK
HALIFAX: It will go down as historic day for Maritime children and youth living with mental health and addictions. Myron and Berna Garron announced Sept. 9 a monumental $25 million…
N.S. NDP say province must release updated doctor waitlist numbers
From a release HALIFAX: The Houston government hasn’t released updated numbers for the Need a Family Practice Registry for over three months. Nova Scotians deserve to know how many people…
N.S. Liberals: Seniors Care Grant should be doubled
From a press release: HALIFAX: To help older Nova Scotians dealing with the affordability crisis, Liberal Leader Zach Churchill will table a bill Sept. 10 to double the Seniors Care…
East Hants residents can expect Canada Carbon Payment/Rural Supplement next month
EAST HANTS: The office of Kings Hants MP Kody Blois is spreading good news to residents in the community of East Hants. In information sent to The Laker News, Blois’…
Suspect sought by police in theft of copper
GEORGEFIELD: RCMP are looking for information to identify a suspect in the theft of copper from a facility in East Hants. Const. Preston Burns, with East Hants RCMP, said police…
RCMP seize thousands of grams of illegal cannabis in Mount Uniacke
MOUNT UNIACKE: East Hants District RCMP has seized thousands of grams of illegal cannabis, including a variety of items that could be mistaken for candy, after executing a search warrant…