Man charged with assault with a weapon, uttering death threats in Truro
TRURO: A 28-year-old man of no fixed address has been charged with uttering death threats and assault with a weapon among other things after an incident on Sept. 8 in…
New sign installed at Aerotech Connector; no word on official opening
WELLINGTON: The sign at the roundabout at the Aerotech connector has been corrected to indicate Sunnylea Road. It had been indicating Wellington with an arrow pointing in the Sunnylea/Kings Road…
Halifax’s Nepalese community shows solidarity with Gen Z protest in Nepal
The following was submitted to The Laker News about the Candlelight March Rally on Sept. 8. HALIFAX: The Nepalese community in Halifax organized a Candlelight March Rally on September 8.…
Maitland man dies in MVC on Hwy 215
SELMA: A 79-year-old Maitland man has died after a single-vehicle collision on Sept. 7 on Highway 215. RCMP said officers from East Hants RCMP along with local volunteer fire departments…
More Long Lake wildfire evacuees returning home; fire status changed to held
ANNAPOLIS COUNTY: More people evacuated because of the Long Lake wildfires in Annapolis County will be able to return home Tuesday, September 9. The re-entry area includes 22 addresses, 19…
Concert featuring Jon Cyr and sons rescheduled for Sept. 14
LOWER SACKVILLE: The concert scheduled for Acadia Park in support of the Woodbine Community N.S. non-profit society has a new date. Due to Mother Nature, the concert scheduled for Sunday…
From the Firehouse – July 2025
Brought to you by: MILFORD: Here is a look at the July calls for local volunteer fire departments. Call info has been provided by Milford Fire; Elmsdale Fire; Kennetcook fire;…
Taekwondo national championships heading to Halifax in 2026
HALIFAX: Taekwondo Canada is proud to announce that Halifax has been selected as the host cityfor the 2026 Taekwondo Canada National Championships. The successful bid, submitted by Taekwondo Nova Scotia…
Lantz youth facing charges after fleeing police, speeding, driving dangerously
LANTZ: An 18-year-old Lantz man is facing a slew of charges after an incident involving police. East Hants RCMP Sgt. Scott MacRae said that officers were conducting traffic enforcement on…
East Hants Sportsplex roof repair/replacement gets provincial support
LANTZ: The East Hants Sportsplex will see its roof get repaired/replaced. It’s part of a project approved as part of the Municipality of East Hants’ capital budget, and was also…