From the Cruiser – Dec. 27, 2025
Brought to you by: ENFIELD: Over the past week, officers with East Hants RCMP responded to 115 calls for service. The following are highlights of some of the calls as…
An interview with a Jr B Penguin
LANTZ: The following is a special being done in partnership with an East Hants Minor Hockey team whose players will interview various players on the East Hants Bitar’s Ristorante Penguins.…
MP Blois explains Canada’s $2.5B Ukraine commitment
ELMSDALE: The MP for Kings-Hants said Canada’s newly announced $2.5-billion commitment to Ukraine is being widely misunderstood and should not be viewed as direct cash being sent overseas. The funding…
Happy New Year!
From us here at The Laker News to all of you, we wish you all the best in 2026. We look forward to bringing you the news, sports, and events…
Freezing rain forecasted for western, central, northern N.S. on Monday
ELMSDALE: A Special Weather Statement has been issued by Environment Canada for Hants County (and western, central, and northern N.S.) for Monday calling for freezing rain. The Yellow Warning –…
Dale Hartling, wanted on province-wide arrest warrant, arrested
COLCHESTER COUNTY: RCMP in Colchester County has safely arrested Dale Hartling, who was wanted on a province-wide arrest warrant. The arrest took place on Dec. 24. Hartling, 36, is facing…
East Hants minor hockey team shows true spirit of Christmas, giving to others
SHUBENACADIE: Members of the East Hants U-9 Development (Green) Penguins took time off the ice this holiday season to give back, delivering gift bags to residents at The Willows Manor…
RCMP warning travellers of vehicle license plates being stolen at airport parking locations
HALIFAX STANFIELD AIRPORT: RCMP say they have received numerous reports of license plates being stolen off vehicles at Halifax Stanfield Airport. The thefts took place on vehicles parked at various…
From the Cruiser – Dec. 19, 2025
Brought to you by: ENFIELD: Over the past week, East Hants RCMP officers responded to 79 calls for service. The following is the highlighted calls for the week of Dec.…
In Community: Order and miracles at the food bank
The following is a column submitted to us by Rev. Michael Tutton It was a fortnight before Christmas and the team at Caring and Sharing Angel Tree food bank in…