Driver charged for stunting in Lantz
LANTZ: A motorist found out the hard way trying to get to the place they were going fast isn’t always the good way. Sgt. Scott MacRae with East Hants RCMP…
Hants County quarry, Annapolis County sand pit expanding
HALIFAX: A quarry in Hants County and a sand pit in Annapolis County are expanding to support Nova Scotia’s growth, jobs and infrastructure. Spence Aggregates Ltd.’s quarry project, near Newport…
RCMP Investigating MVC near Beaver Brook
COLCHESTER COUNTY: RCMP in Colchester County are investigating a two-vehicle collision that occurred on Hwy. 236 near Beaver Brook. On June 27, at 3:46 p.m., RCMP officers, fire services, and…
PHOTOS/VIDEO: Community Days Canada Day parade brings out crowds in Sackville
LOWER SACKVILLE: Crowds came out to partake in celebrating Canada at the annual Community Days Canada Day parade in Lower Sackville on July 1. There was lots of Canadian Pride…
MEH looking for volunteers for Lead & Copper sampling
ELMSDALE: The Municipality of East Hants is seeking municipal water utility customers to complete in-home water samples. Sampling is free and simple. Interested residents can email: water@easthants.ca ADVERTISEMENT: For more…
N.S. scores top grade in 2025 internal trade report card: CFIB
HALIFAX: Significant progress has been made by Nova Scotia in removing trade barriers with provinces and territories over the past year, finds the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB)’s latest…
Three charged after RCMP seizes firearms, drugs during search warrant execution
MILLBROOK: Three people have been charged by Colchester County RCMP following the execution of a search warrant in Millbrook on June 24. The Colchester Community Action Team, with assistance from…
Windsor Junction mom, son awarded Carnegie Medal for heroism
WINDSOR JUNCTION: A mother and son from Windsor Junction have been awarded North America’s highest civilian honour for heroism. Trisha Munroe and her son Alex are among the recipients across…
Coming up July 1 – Sackville Canada Day Parade to be livestreamed
LOWER SACKVILLE: Tune in on July 1 as The Laker News, in partnership with Dagley Media provides a livestream of the Community Days Canada Day Parade in Lower Sackville. The…
Business Excellence Awards nominations opening soon
EAST HANTS: Get ready East Hants businesses, it’s almost that time of the year. Nominations for the 2025 Business Excellence Awards are opening soon. This is your chance to shine…