Canada’s first federal 2SLGBTQI+ Action Plan launched
From a press release issued by the PMO OTTAWA, ONT.: No matter who you are or who you love, you should have every opportunity to succeed in Canada. The Government…
Golden weekend for East Hants U-18 boys, girls soccer teams
LANTZ: It was a big weekend for East Hants Soccer on Aug 26-28 in Lantz. The Under-18 boys and girls clubs hosted the Soccer Nova Scotia provincial championship at the…
Theft of fuel from Elmsdale business under investigation
ELMSDALE: RCMP are investigating a second gas and go by a pickup truck driver in the Elmsdale area. East Hants RCMP Cons. Andrew Ouellette told The Laker News that police…
HRM encourages residents to nominate a deserving volunteer for 2023 Volunteer Awards
FALL RIVER/BEAVER BANK: The Halifax Regional Municipality is currently seeking nominations for the 2023 Volunteer Awards. The annual event puts a spotlight on residents who have made a difference in…
NSH asks public to return pulse ox loaned to them when they had COVID-19
From a release HALIFAX: Public Health continues to support Nova Scotians with access to pulse oximeters to monitor their oxygen levels at home if they have COVID-19. However, there are…
COVID-19 booster shots for children 5-11 begin in September
HALIFAX: The province has announced that more doses of COVID-19 vaccine will be available to children and adults beginning in September. Starting the week of September 6, children aged five…
Mooseheads acquire Beaver Bank’s Jake Todd
BEAVER BANK: A Beaver Bank hockey player will get to lace up his skates a bit closer to home. On Aug. 24, the Halifax Mooseheads announced they acquired speedy forward…
PHOTOS: Circus performers, music, fireworks cap off Keloose 2022
WINDSOR JUNCTION: The sounds youth in the Band Camp at Joyful Sounds; the good eats from HRM area food trucks; acrobatic performances from Luminosity Circus, including putting fire down their…
From the Cruiser – Aug. 16-23
Brought to you by: ENFIELD: Over the past week (Aug. 16-23) officers with East Hants RCMP responded to 82 calls for service. Here is a look at a couple of…
Break-and-enter at summer cottage under investigation
NINE MILE RIVER: East Hants RCMP are investigating a break-and-enter into a cottage in Nine Mile River. S/Sgt. Cory Bushell, with the Enfield detachment, said on Aug. 16 police received…