Getting a behind the scenes look during police week
All photos in this story by Sean DeWitt, Waterfront Halifax Media DARTMOUTH: Police week means its time for the annual Open House out on by N.S. RCMP at its Dartmouth…
New Special Planning Area designated; two major studies complete
HRM: More homes will be built faster in designated planning areas in Bedford and Halifax, the Minister for Growth and Development said Friday morning. Community studies are complete for two…
East Hants RCMP’s number used in spoofing incidents
ENFIELD: The phone number to East Hants RCMP has been caught up in a crime itself–being used in several spoofing incidents. Beginning in mid-March, 2025, the detachment began fielding an…
Groundbreaking housing strategy revealed by African N.S. Black Community Housing Council
CHERRY BROOK: Addressing the housing challenges faced by African Nova Scotians (ANS), the Nova Scotian African Black Community Housing Council (NSBCHC) unveiled an innovative Housing Strategy on May 15. Recent…
No newsletter on Monday May 19
Hey all Just a heads up that with the Victoria Day long weekend, there will not be a Laker News daily e-mail newsletter on Monday, May 19 so that we…
Municipality hosting Senior Safety Event in Mount Uniacke
MOUNT UNIACKE:A free event is being organized by the Municipality of East Hants for seniors and their caretakers. The Senior Safety event will happen on June 4 at the Mount…
Expect delays as work begins on Bedford Bypass
BEDFORD: The province has issued a traffic advisory for commuters on the Bedford Bypass. The traffic restrictions on the roadway began on Wednesday night and will continue from 9;30 p.m.…
Police look to identify shoplifting suspects
ELMSDALE: Police are asking for the public’s help to identify two shoplifting suspects. S/Sgt. Michael Balmaceda said East Hants RCMP were informed of a shoplifting incident taking place on May…
Tourism kick-off event aimed at helping local businesses market themselves
By NSCC Journalism student Paige Dillman, interning at The Laker News MAITLAND: The Municipality of East Hants held a tourism event in partnership with Tourism Nova Scotia for small businesses…
Province announces return, expansion of Farmers’ Market voucher program
HALIFAX: Students from pre-primary to Grade 12, post-secondary students and new Nova Scotians will receive Nova Scotia Loyal vouchers to help them discover and enjoy local products at participating farmers’…