Suspect sought in Stewiacke robbery; Beaver Bank vehicle theft
STEWIACKE/BEAVER BANK: Colchester County District RCMP is seeking information in relation to a robbery that occurred at a gas station in Stewiacke.
It also involved a motor vehicle theft in Beaver Bank.
On September 30,...
N.S. RCMP lay 222 impaired-related charges over three month span
BEAVER BANK/LOWER SACKVILLE: The RCMP across Nova Scotia laid 222 impaired-related charges during a span from April to June 2024, the force said in a release on Sept. 25.
Nova Scotia RCMP releasing the...
PHOTOS: Community comes out to honour, remember at Truth & Reconciliation Day ceremony
SHUBENACADIE: A sea of orange filled the site of the former Shubenacadie Residential School on Monday morning, the National Day of Truth & Reconciliation.
In its fourth year since being made an official recognized day...
Beaver Bank man charged with multiple offences, including assaulting a police officer after incident
BEAVER BANK: A 51-year-old man has been charged with multiple assault-related offences following a disturbance on Sept. 26 in Beaver Bank.
RCMP spokesman Cpl. Guillaume Tremblay said that at approximately 8:15 p.m. officers with...
Suspect sought in theft of groceries from Elmsdale Superstore
ELMSDALE: Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a woman suspected of shoplifting from an Elmsdale grocery store.
Const. Preston Burns, with East Hants RCMP, said police were advised on Sept. 20 of a...
MUNICIPAL ELECTION 2024: HRM District 15 Lower Sackville-Beaver Bank Council candidates video interviews
LOWER SACKVILLE/BEAVER BANK: The Laker News interviewed both candidates for HRM's Municipal election who are seeking to represent those in Lower Sackville-Beaver Bank.
This is our interview with Council Candidates Paul Russell and Billy Gillis.
We...
Four female songwriters holding showcase at Pink Piano Cafe
LOWER SACKVILLE: Come out and support four young women as they start their songwriting journey and share their original works on stage. Another of the "Songwriters From Here & Away” songcircle concerts.
Avery, Brooklyn, Emmy...
Province encourages residents to be ready for hurricanes, extreme weather
NOVA SCOTIA: It’s still hurricane season in the Atlantic region and Nova Scotians are reminded to be prepared for storms and extreme weather events before they happen.
John Lohr, Minister of Emergency Management, said that...
Counterfeit $100 bills make appearance in East Hants, Halifax
ELMSDALE: RCMP have a warning for area residents and businesses.
Police say that On Sept. 24, three reports of fake $100 bills being passed were called in to East Hants RCMP.
The bills were passed at...
Truro Superstore gives school breakfast programs a big boost
TRURO: School breakfast programs in the Truro area are getting a big boost.
At the Truro Atlantic Superstore, thanks to customer support, the store was able to raise almost $13,000 for school breakfast programs at...