OPINION Piece: Climate action and affordability go hand in hand
The following is an opinion piece submitted to The Laker News by Charlotte Mendel of Enfield. In 2024, Alberta and Ontario need to stop blocking the transition to renewable energy.…
Five Dragons named to MHSHL All Star game
FALL RIVER: Five high school hockey players from Lockview High School will be participating in the Metro High School boys hockey league all star game. Lockview currently sits in fourth…
More support for N.S. beef production announced by province
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is working with beef producers on new projects and programs to increase beef production in Nova Scotia and help the industry stay competitive, connected and consumer focused.“Nova…
Poll: Frontline Mental Health professionals say financial stress number one concern facing Canadians seeking support
TORONTO, ONT.: The people on the front line of mental health care across Canada are deeply concerned about the effects of financial stress on the health of Canadians, according to…
Sackville man charged following hate motivated incident
LOWER SACKVILLE: A 31-year-old Sackville man is facing charges of assault following a hate-motivated incident on Jan. 17 in Sackville. RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment Cpl. Guillaume Tremblay said that police…
Driver walks away from Noel-area mvc uninjured
NOEL ROAD: The driver of a Honda Civic walked away from a harrowing motor vehicle collision in the Hants North area without any injuries, East Hants RCMP said. Const. Preston…
From the Cruiser – Jan. 17, 2024
Brought to you by: ENFIELD: Over the past week, officers with East Hants RCMP responded to 110 calls for service. The following is some of the week’s highlights as provided…
Survey: Atlantic Canadians willing to eat more sustainably, but affordability a hurdle
MONTREAL, QUE./ATLANTIC CANADA: New research from Sodexo Canada indicates most in Atlantic Canada are willing to make shifts towards more sustainable food choices, but there’s a gap between knowledge, intentions,…
Suspects in vandalism of vehicle in Lantz sought by police
LANTZ: RCMP are seeking two suspects in an incident at an apartment building in Lantz just before the New Year. Police say that on Dec. 30 at approximately 12:30 a.m.…
Reports of vehicles passing school buses with red lights on results in increased police enforcement
LOWER SACKVILLE: RCMP are increasing enforcement along Cobequid Road after receiving word that vehicles were not stopping for school buses. On the RCMPNS twitter/X, police said during the past three…