HANTS EAST: Submit your questions for the Chamber/The Laker News candidates debate
EAST HANTS: The Laker News is partnering with the East Hants & Districts Chamber of Commerce to co-host a 2021 Provincial Election Candidates Forum on Aug 4, beginning at 6:30 p.m.
It will be livestreamed...
PHOTOS: McNeill’s Shell celebrates 60 years in business
ELMSDALE: It’s not often a locally owned business gets to celebrate a milestone, but one Elmsdale business did just that on June 3.
McNeill’s Shell in Elmsdale celebrated it’s 60th anniversary in business, complete with...
Ending #PeriodPoverty: Elmsdale man takes action to help women
ELMSDALE: A young gentleman from Elmsdale is receiving applause from women in the area for stepping outside what would be many others comfort zone to ensure local women have what they need.
Scott Ellis held...
COVID19 mobile testing unit heading to Stewiacke March 10-12
STEWIACKE: Public Health’s mobile units will be offering community-based testing this week in Stewiacke and Chester.
In an effort to keep COVID-19 under control in Nova Scotia, Public Health’s Mobile Units are able to...
Hyde’s Bridge replacement work scheduled for early 2022
LANTZ: Residents will have to wait a little longer for the replacement of Hyde’s Bridge in Lantz.
A link to the Procurement document that had been making the rounds online seemed to indicate work would...
Elmsdale project among recipients of provincial program
ELMSDALE: A project from the Municipality of East Hants for the Elmsdale area is one of the recipients of funding from the province's Beautification and Streetscaping Program.
In a recent announcement, Nova Scotia announced there...
From the Firehouse – Jan. 2021
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KENNETCOOK: Here’s a look at the fire calls for the month of January for fire departments throughout East Hants and Stewiacke.
The basic call info is provided to us by fire departments...
RCMP issue statement providing context to unsealed information pertaining to N.S. mass shooting
RCMP release
HALIFAX: The release of previously redacted or sealed information contained in Operation H-Strong Informations to Obtain (ITOs) has resulted in a number of questions. Some of the unsealed and released information is being...
International award for Quest Kitchens
ELMSDALE: Quest Kitchens has won an international award.
In a Facebook post, the Elmsdale business announced they were the recipients of the recognition during the fifth annual Construction & Engineering Awards, put on by BUILD...
Keen observer alerts RCMP to dangerous, impaired driver
ELMSDALE: A 29-year-old Dartmouth man is facing impaired driving charges after being observed travelling dangerously along Hwy 102 near Elmsdale on March 10.
According to East Hants RCMP S/Sgt. Cory Bushell, the Enfield detachment received...