From the Cruiser – March 3, 2026
ENFIELD: Over the past week, officers with East Hants RCMP responded to 96 calls for service. The following is some of the highlighted calls as provided by Const. Kevin MacDermid,…
Thunder, Jr C Pens split first two games in NSJRC league playoff series
EASTERN SHORE: It’s all squared at 1-1 as the Eastern Shore Thunder and East Hants Ryson Construction Penguins head to game three in Lantz on Friday night. Puck drop for…
Lumberjacks take series lead over Jr B Pens; Game four Monday night in Lantz
LANTZ: The South Shore Lumberjacks have a one game series lead after a pair of weekend games in their best-of-seven series with the hometown East Hants Bitar’s Ristorante Penguins. In…
Two people charged after RCMP/HRP execute search warrant as part of investigation
EASTERN PASSAGE: The RCMP/HRP Integrated Criminal Investigation Division (ICID) has charged two people after executing a search warrant in Eastern Passage. On March 5, ICID’s Special Enforcement Section, with the…
HRM implementing spring weight restrictions beginning March 15
HALIFAX: To minimize potential damage to municipal roads, the Halifax Regional Municipality will introduce its annual spring weight restrictions, beginning at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, March 15 and ending at…
Youth Services Plan 2026-29 engagement survey
HALIFAX: The Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting youth to participate in an online engagement survey to help guide future youth-focused programs and services. Survey results will inform the municipality’s Youth…
Halifax Water customer portal privacy incident under investigation
HALIFAX: Halifax Water has temporarily shut down its Customer Connect online portal while we investigate unauthorized access to information associated with the portal. There is no indication that financial information…
RCMP seeking suspect in Elmsdale gas theft
ELMSDALE: East Hants RCMP are looking to identify the following individual as a result of an incident in Elmsdale. Const. Kevin MacDermid said the person is sought in relation to…
Turnbull proud to represent N.S., inspire next generation of female hockey players
TORONTO, ONT.: Olympic silver medalist Blayre Turnbull said representing Canada on the world stage is always special, but the support she receives from back home in Nova Scotia continues to…
Public safety, emergency preparedness session for businesses coming up
ELMSDALE: Business members are encouraged to mark their calendars for an important session on public safety coming up later this month. Manager of Protective Services and the RCMP, Calvin Byard,…