PHOTOS/VIDEO: Firefighter fair provides fun for the community
MOUNT UNIACKE: The sun was shining down on this year’s Uniacke & District Volunteer Fire Department Firefighter fair & parade, creating a fun weekend for the whole family. The parade…
Former East Hants RCMP officer faces additional sexual assault charges
ENFIELD/HALIFAX: A former East Hants RCMP officer faces additional charges of sexual assault after SiRT announced they have reasonable and probable grounds to believe the officer committed a criminal offence.…
SCOTIA SPEEDWORLD: Huge crowd at FanFest treated to exciting race night
SCOTIA SPEEDWORLD: A crowd of an estimated 2,000 fans came out for FanFest during Bay Equipment Rentals Weekly Racing at Scotia Speedworld on June 20, and got treated to some…
Stanley man charged with criminal negligence in missing senior incident
ELMSDALE: A 64-year-old man from Stanley has been charged by East Hants RCMP with criminal negligence after a man was reported missing. On June 11, at approximately 10:40 p.m., East…
The Laker News moving to new website
The Laker News is getting a new website. We’ve been working on this for a few weeks now and it’s almost time to reveal it. To get ready for the…
UPDATED: Evacuation order for Ostrea Lake fire lifted; residents can return home HRM says
OSTREA LAKE: The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that based on a recommendation from the Province of Nova Scotia’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the evacuation order has been…
Fury volleyballer announces commitment to Dal Tigers
FALL RIVER: A Fall River Fury volleyball player will be donning the black and gold of a Halifax university this fall. Julia Bowes was announced by the Dalhousie Tigers women’s…
From the Firehouse – May 2025 calls
Brought to you by: ELMSDALE: Here is a look at the May 2025 calls for local area volunteer fire departments in East Hants and Stewiacke. The call info is basic…
Canada Strong Pass giving Canadians access to national parks, campsites, and museums
OTTAWA, ONT.: This summer, Canadians can enjoy the very best Canada has to offer with the Canada Strong Pass. From museums and railroads to national parks and camping spots, the…
Statement on Ostrea Lake Wildfire from Halifax Professional Fire Fighters
HALIFAX: The following is a statement from the Halifax Professional Firefighters on the forest fire in the Ostrea Lake/Eastern Shore area. “We are aware of the ongoing wildfire in the…