RCMP charge woman with impaired driving in Enfield after report to police
ENFIELD: An alert citizen spotted what they thought was an impaired driver last week and notified RCMP. A/Sgt. Evan Collier with East Hants RCMP said the call of a possible…
Expect traffic delays week on Sackville Drive for roadwork, HRM says
LOWER SACKVILLE: HRM is advising motorists to expect delays in their travels next week in Lower Sackville. In a PSA, the municipality said there will be roadwork near 361 Sackville…
Colchester County RCMP charges Truro man for impaired driving, other offences
STEWIACKE: Colchester County District RCMP has charged an 18-year-old Truro man with multiple offences, including impaired and dangerous operation, after calls from concerned community members. On April 7, at approximately…
Approval issued for new work at Touquoy Mine site in Moose River
MOOSE RIVER: Atlantic Mining Nova Scotia received an industrial approval April 10, to process stockpiled ore at the Touquoy gold mine in Moose River, Halifax County. There are about three…
Police charge man with firearms offences, public mischief after false report
LOWER SACKVILLE: The RCMP/HRP Integrated Criminal Investigation Division has charged a man with firearms offences and public mischief after an investigation determined he made a false report. On November 13,…
Rendell, Jr C Penguins look to keep season alive in Game five on Friday night
LANTZ: Gabe Rendell will look to continue his solid goaltending this post-season and keep the East Hants Ryson Construction Penguins season alive. The Pens will look to have a busy…
Long-term care talks at impasse as strike looms, CUPE local president says
ENFIELD: Sitting down at Aroma Maya Coffee & Donuts in Enfield, Wendy Jarema didn’t mince words about the state of negotiations between long-term care workers and the provincial government. The…
Legislative sitting concludes with budget, powering the economy act passed
HALIFAX: The spring legislative sitting concluded April 9. This session’s highlights included passing a budget with billions of dollars in new investments and the passage of the Powering the Economy…
PSA: Pat is going away; no Laker Newsletter April 16-20
ENFIELD: Just a heads up that from April 16-20 there will be no Laker News newsletter as our Pat Healey will be away. Pat will be on a hockey bus…
Feds announce $28M for Windsor Street Exchange Redevelopment project
HALIFAX: Prime Minister Mark Carney officially launched the Build Communities Strong Fund on April 7. This new fund will provide $51 billion over 10 years through three major streams to…