Police, firefighters team up to rescue dog
SOUTH MAITLAND: A family pet was rescued after wandering off in the South Maitland area on July 27. East Hants RCMP Const. Preston Burns, Community Policing Officer, said RCMP received…
Report shows significant progress in response to climate change
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is making significant progress toward a healthier, more sustainable and climate-resilient future for generations to come. The province released the third annual progress report on climate action…
Province announces historic investment in cellular infrastructure enhancing safety, connectivity
GREENFIELD: Nova Scotians in areas with no cellular service will soon have better connectivity as a result of the province’s largest ever investment in cellular infrastructure, which will enhance existing…
PHOTOS/VIDEO: Great Descenders learn the ropes preparing for Drop Zone Halifax
HALIFAX/FLETCHERS LAKE/EAST HANTS: It was training night July 28 for team Great Descenders as they gear up to take part in Drop Zone Halifax in support of Easter Seals Nova…
East Hants man charged following major insurance fraud investigation
TENNECAPE: A 36-year-old man from this Hants North area community has been charged following an investigation by Nova Scotia RCMP’S Commercial Crime Section. Police said the investigation was looking into…
N.S. announces more seats for Nova Scotians to study veterinary medicine
KENTVILLE: Nova Scotia is funding more seats for Nova Scotians who want to study to become a veterinarian, the Minister for Advanced Education said on July 31. The province’s investment…
Public works monitoring cracking on Hyde’s Bridge pavement
LANTZ: The condition of Hyde’s Bridge is being monitored closely, a spokesperson for the Department of Public Works said. The comments come after The Laker News asked about concerns voiced…
N.S. Loyal study shows points program not tested: Chender
From a release: HALIFAX: The provincial government’s Nova Scotia Loyal program took three years and $6 million to develop, but it’s unclear if it will actually incentivize Nova Scotians to…
Spider Lake battery energy storage project gets federal energy funding
HALIFAX: An energy related project in the Waverley area is among those that is receiving federal funding through Natural Resources Canada’s Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways program (SREPs) and Electricity…
Cheer on Wyatt in second Paris 2024 Olympics boxing match
NORTH NOEL ROAD: Wyatt Sanford will hit the boxing ring for his second match at the Paris 2024 Olympics on Thursday morning. The community will once again be holding a…