MacDonald elated after winning Hants East PC nomination
LANTZ: The Councillor for Lantz-Milford and Deputy Warden for the Municipality of East Hants has won the nomination to represent the PC Party of N.S. in Hants East in the…
Halifax man nabbed for stunting in construction zone
ELMSDALE: Speeding in a construction zone on Hwy 102 in Elmsdale has netted a 25-year-old Halifax man a hefty stunting fine. S/Sgt. Cory Bushell, with East Hants RCMP, said officers…
From the Cruiser – June 8 to June 15
Brought to you by: ENFIELD: East Hants RCMP responded to 102 calls for service between June 8 and June 15. In his weekly report, S/Sgt. Cory Bushell highlights some of…
Testing confirms blue-green algae present in Shubenacadie Grand Lake
GRAND LAKE: Nova Scotia Environment and Climate Change said June 16 that full testing results has confirmed the presence of blue-green algae at Shubenacadie-Grand Lake consistent with levels that are…
RCMP charge man for historical sexual assault in Walton
WALTON: A 60-year-old Salmon River man has been charged by West Hants RCMP General Investigation Section in relation to an historical sexual assault investigation in Walton. On January 18, 2021,…
East Hants, N.S. tourism operators encouraged to seek support from province’s restart package
EAST HANTS: Discussions that have led to the province’s $18.2 million tourism restart package began months ago, the Minister of Inclusive Economic Growth and Tourism said in announcing it on…
Kennetcook’s Sanford punches way to Olympic boxing spot
KENNETCOOK: Wyatt Sanford has a busy schedule these days. The 22-year-old Kennetcook boxer is hard training, as he said in an interview with The Laker News, like he’s “got the…
Rocks thrown from Lantz overpass damage passing vehicles
LANTZ: East Hants RCMP is asking for assistance from the public after rocks were thrown from an overpass on to passing vehicles. Cpl. Dal Hutchinson said just after 12 a.m.…
Aquatic Centre opens for Grand Lake residents affected by water alert for showers
ELMSDALE: The East Hants Aquatic Centre (14 Commerce Court, Elmsdale) is being opened up for those affected by the Grand Lake water alert who need access to shower facilities, the…
No charges anticipated after van crashes into home, police say
MOUNT UNIACKE: RCMP say no charges are anticipated after a vehicle crashed into a home on Friday June 11 in Mount Uniacke. East Hants RCMP S/Sgt. Cory Bushell provided details…