How our local athletes fared during Week 1 at the 2023 Canada Games
CHARLOTTETOWN, PEI: With week one of the 2023 Canada Winter Games wrapping up in PEI, and week two athletes beginning their journey to the Island, here’s a quick look at…
New resources for RSI Day released by N.S. Construction Safety Association
DARTMOUTH: Construction Safety Nova Scotia has introduced new resources for construction employers around repetitive strain injury in honour of RSI Day on Feb. 28. The International Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)…
Tide Fest recruiting new volunteers for summer festival, board
LANTZ: A summertime community festival is seeking out new volunteers to keep the successful event running this summer in Lantz. East Hants! Tide Fest is in need of new volunteer…
More disability funding support announced for N.S families
From a press release: HALIFAX/EAST HANTS: An investment by the province means families caring for children with disabilities are now eligible for more financial support, the Minister responsible for the…
Legacy campaign underway for new, accessible bleachers at Lockview High
MAIN PHOTO: Student council members Lauren Peveril; Cam Giddens; Jayne Belliveau; and Ella Wilson spoke to The Laker News on why they wanted to take on such an endeavour and…
Millbrook man charged with firearm offences
MILLBROOK: A 35-year-oold man from Millbrook First Nation has been charged with firearm offences after RCMP investigated a shots fired complaint in the community on Feb. 21. In a release,…
PHOTOS: Enfield Rugby Club’s Sweetheart 7s makes a return
LANTZ: An annual February tradition returned last weekend to the East Hants Sportsplex in Lantz. The Sweetheart 7s rugby tournament, put on by the Enfield RFC club, took place in…
From the Cruiser – Feb. 13-19
Brought to you by: ENFIELD: Over the last week, February 13to February 19, East Hants RCMP responded to 74 calls for service. The following are highlighted calls as provided by…
PHOTOS/VIDEO: FRABA hosts Heritage Day family skate
LOWER SACKVILLE: A February holiday mainstay was back this past Monday, Feb. 20. The annual Holiday Family skate held by the Fall River and Area Business Association 9FRABA) took place…
PHOTOS: More than 50 teams partake in Rebel Run tournament
FALL RIVER/WAVERLEY: The basketball courts in Fall River, Waverley, Beaver Bank, Bedford and area were alive and making noise Feb. 18-19. That’s because the annual Rebel Run tournament returned after…