Halifax man charged after police vehicle rammed in Middle Sackville
MIDDLE SACKVILLE: A 48-year-old man from Halifax has been charged with a slew of offences after leading police on a pursuit from Elmsdale to Middle Sackville, where he rammed a…
From the Cruiser RCMP – Feb. 3-10, 2026
ENFIELD: Over the past week, officers with East Hants RCMP responded to 203 calls for service. The following are highlighted calls as provided by Cpl. Evan Collier, with Rawdon RCMP…
HERH Tigers boys hockey recognizes 10 graduating players on Senior Night
LANTZ: The Hants East Rural High Tigers hockey team saw 10 of its player hit the ice wearing the black and gold on home ice for one of their last…
Sweetheart 7s mark milestone anniversary with biggest tournament in history
LANTZ: The Sweetheart 7s Rugby Tournament marked a milestone this weekend as Enfield RFC celebrated its 10th anniversary edition, the biggest yet, and with a record-breaking turnout that brought together…
Public prosecution service director appointed
COLCHESTER COUNTY: The acting Director of the Public Prosecution Service, Rick Woodburn, KC, (King’s counsel), has been named the service’s new director. “The Public Prosecution Service plays an integral role…
Four men arrested for break-and-enter into business
ELMSDALE: Four men were arrested for a break-and-enter into a business in the Elmsdale Business Park. Police say that East Hants RCMP were advised of several suspicious persons seen on…
MacDonald enjoying connecting with municipalities in role as Municipal Affairs minister
ELMSDALE: Hants East MLA John A. MacDonald is settling into his role as Nova Scotia’s Minister of Municipal Affairs, a position he assumed in October 2025 following a cabinet shuffle…
Firefighters get hands-on training dealing with horses in case of an emergency
BELNAN: When Nine Mile River Volunteer Fire Department members get called to an emergency, they’re trained for a lot, but not every call involves people. That’s why the department spent…
Year in review: MacDonald reflects on 2025, looks ahead at challenging 2026
ELMSDALE: There were many highlights for 2025, but the MLA for Hants East also said for the coming year 2026 there are some fiscal realities facing the province. John A.…
East Hants man charged with impaired driving after going wrong way on Hwy 102
GOFFS: A 19-year-old man from East Hants is facing impaired driving charges after he drove the wrong way on Highway 102 near the Aerotech Connector. RCMP say that on Feb.…