Break-and-enter in Walton under investigation
WALTON: RCMP are investigating a break-and-enter in Walton on July 21.
East Hants RCMP S/Sgt. Cory Bushell said a 911 call was received of the break-and-enter at the Variety Store in Walton.
“The culprit broke open...
Motorcycle victim remembered as hard worker, love of his kids
FLETCHERS LAKE: The victim of a fatal motorcycle collision in Wellington last Friday night (July 15) is being remembered by friends, family, and neighbours as a hard worker with a soft spot for his...
Tips on keeping your pet comfortable during the heat wave
FALL RIVER/WAVERLEY: Two local Animal Hospitals have provided tips for keeping your pets comfortable and cool during the heat wave, expected to last until Sunday according to Environment Canada.
The Laker News reached out to...
UPDATED: Firefighters battle early morning fire in Carroll’s Corner
CARROLL'S CORNER: Approximately 40 firefighters responded from departments across three municipalities to an early morning barn fire in Carroll’s Corner on Thursday.
The 911 call of the barn on fire in the 2300 block of...
Ukrainian girls settling in with Fall River host family
MAIN PHOTO: Anna (left) and Inna (right), from Ukraine, with host mom Cindy at their Schwarzwald subdivision home. (Healey photo)
FALL RIVER: Two Ukrainian girls who are living with a host family in Fall River...
Fletchers Lake man convicted on animal cruelty charges
FLETCHERS LAKE: A 23-year-old man from Fletchers Lake has been found guilty of animal cruelty during an appearance in Halifax Provincial Court on July 20, the N.S. SPCA said in a release.
Thai Lowe,...
Five impaired drivers picked up in Beaver Bank/Fall River, East Hants
BEAVER BANK/FALL RIVER: Five of the 131 impaired drivers charged in the month of June occurred on local roadways.
As it does each month, Nova Scotia RCMP released stats for all RCMP detachments across the...
PHOTOS: Riverlake women, men hosted Valley in rugby play
FALL RIVER: The Riverlake Rugby club men's and women's teams were in action on home soil over last weekend.
The teams welcomed Valley Rugby to Lockview High School in Fall River for a pair of...
Premier: Government won’t accept MLA pay raise recommendation
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia premier Tim Houston said a recommendation from an independent panel looking into MLAs pay will not be accepted.
In a release, Houston said he has written to the Speaker of the House...
Dartmouth man charged with uttering threats at Laurie Park
GRAND LAKE: A 47-year-old Dartmouth man has been charged with uttering threats after an incident at Laurie Park in Grand Lake late on Saturday night July 16.
Halifax District RCMP spokesman Const. Guillaume Trembalay said...