Fall River’s Langille stands tall as Lady Pens earn MMFHL tie with Lynx
MAIN PHOTO: Kaitlyn Langille of the Pens stretches out her pad to make the save as the stick of a Lynx player is blocked from getting the rebound. (Healey photo)…
Privateers sweep Jr B Pens in NSJHL play
LIVERPOOL: The Liverpool Privateers took four key points from the East Hants Junior Penguins on the weekend. In a home-and-home set, the Privateers beat East Hants in Lantz 4-3 in…
Fabrizi, Harnum power U-18 Pens to big win over Selects
DARTMOUTH: A player from Fall River and a Beaver Bank goalie and the ACTION Benefits Penguins were too much for the first place Northern Selects in Maritime Major Female Hockey…
Local community groups receive provincial investment from Community Generator Program
WELLINGTON/MOUNT UNIACKE: Eight community organizations in the Stewiacke, Wellington, Indian Brook, Nine Mile River, and Mount Uniacke areas are among 180 that will benefit from more than $5.8 million from…
New roof for Eastern Passage Legion receives federal support
EASTERN PASSAGE: The MP for Sackville—Preston—Chezzetcook announced a federal investment of $21,877 through the Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF) for the Royal Canadian Legion (RCL) Caen Branch 164, in Eastern…
New book provides strategies for keeping emotions in check amid societal turmoil
From a press release: NEW YORK: When there is turmoil in society, humanity experiences emotional turmoil. But the opposite can also be true, explains retired clinical psychologist Dr. Bruce Hutchison.…
Contract to be awarded for Hyde’s Bridge work; expected to reopen by late Fall 2023
LANTZ: A provincial spokesperson is giving residents of Lantz a possible date that a much used bridge will be back open. In a response to The Laker News for an…
Bedford man sought on warrant for uttering threats
FIVE MILE RIVER: East Hants District RCMP has an outstanding province wide warrant for the arrest of Craig Francis, last known address of 374 Bedford Highway in Halifax. Craig Francis…
From the Cruiser – Jan. 17-23, 2023
From the Cruiser is brought to you by: ENFIELD: Over the last week, January 17 -23, 2023, East Hants RCMP responded to 81 calls for service. The following are some…
IPOANS: Regional Council slams door on public input on landlord registry
HALIFAX: The Investment Property Owners Association of N.S. is voicing its dissatisfaction at Halifax Regional Council passing a mandatory landlord registry during first reading. Despite HRM staff telling Mayor Mike…