Parents advised to ensure kids not scared of firefighters
BEAVER BANK: The Beaver Bank Kinsac Fire Association Station 48 had a message to those with children. The association said that when its the middle of the night, and there…
PHOTOS/VIDEO: Poilievre brings tour to N.S.; answers questions from The Laker News
HALIFAX: The leader of the Conservative party was in Nova Scotia on Friday, after visiting New Brunswick the day before. It was part of several tops across the Eastern part…
RCMP advising local residents about new scam involving force, CRA
ENFIELD: East Hants RCMP were made aware of yet another scam that happened on Thursday in East Hants. Const. Preston Burns, with East Hants RCMP, said the victim took a…
Halifax SAR intake drive now open
LAKEVIEW: Discover a range of volunteering roles at HSAR, from on-the-ground searchers to logistics, education, fundraising, and administration. The organization values diverse skills, including orienteering, first aid, and digital mapping.…
Home Escape Plan key to keeping everyone safe
BEAVER BANK: Having a Home Escape Plan can be critical when fire strieks. That’s one of the messages from the Beaver Bank Kinsac Fire Association Station 48 to their residents.…
Norah Matchett announced as 2025 Children’s Miracle Network Champion for the IWK
FREDERICTON, N.B.: Nine-year-old IWK patient Norah Matchett of New Brunswick was officially announced as the 2025 Children’s Miracle Network® Champion for the IWK. A special event to announce Norah as…
Windsor woman dies in Upper Rawdon mvc
UPPER RAWDON: A 40-year-old woman from Windsor has died as the result of a vehicle collision in Upper Rawdon, N.S. RCMP said on Jan. 23. The collision occurred on Hwy…
Alberta man charged with impaired driving after being reported for driving dangerously
MILFORD: An Alberta man has been charged with impaired driving after the public reported a dangerous driver on Jan. 20. East Hants RCMP Const. Preston Burns, who is the Community…
Province funding Advanced Technology Design Hub
HALIFAX: A semiconductor design hub based at Dalhousie University’s Emera ideaHub will support the development and building of microelectronics specific to key strategic sectors. Working with CMC Microsystems, Nova Scotia…
Woman charged in Lower Sackville assault
LOWER SACKVILLE: A 36-year-old woman was arrested on New Year’s Day for an alleged assault on a person she knew. Police say they responded on Jan. 1 at 7 a.m.…