From the Cruiser – May 7, 2025
Brought to you by: ENFIELD: Over the past week, officers with East Hants RCMP responded to 122 calls for service. The following are some of the highlighted calls and messaging…
Breaking barriers and fighting fires: Harris first woman to be named East Hants Chief
LANTZ: An East Hants female firefighter has put her name into the milestone book for firefighting in the municipality. When Kensa Harris was voted by her fellow firefighters to be…
Environmental assessment changes reinforce commitment to fight climate change, move to clean economy
From a release HALIFAX: Changes to Nova Scotia’s environmental assessment process will help speed up the province’s transition to clean energy, fight climate change faster, grow the economy and support…
Volunteer firefighters honoured for close to 300 years of service
NOEL: Seven volunteer firefighters were recognized during the Municipality of East Hants Volunteer awards. The awards were held May 2 at the Noel Fire Department. Besides the volunteer awards, long…
HERH hosting Trivia Night fundraiser for prom
By Paige Dillman, NSCC Journalism student interning at The Laker News MILFORD: Hants East Rural High (HERH) is holding a trivia night at Shooters Bar & Grill to help raise…
N.S. Walk Day to be celebrated on May 14 across province
HALIFAX: More than ever, we all need activities in our day that bring us joy and help us relax. Group walking can give us both of these and much more.…
Fatal fires in Lower Sackville, Dartmouth deemed accidental; no operating smoke alarms found
By Paige Dillman, NSCC Journalism student interning at The Laker News LOWER SACKVILLE: A pair of fatal fires in Lower Sackville and the Dartmouth areas have been deemed electrical as…
HRM celebrates its 2025 volunteer award winners
HALIFAX: The Halifax Regional Municipality is pleased to share the award winners at the 2025 Volunteer Awards. This annual event puts a spotlight on residents that have made a difference…
Search being scaled back for missing Pictou County siblings
LANSDOWNE STATION, N.S.: The RCMP are scaling back the major search efforts ongoing in Pictou County for two siblings who were reported missing on May 2. At the same time,…
First responders, municipal organizations hosting Community Safety event
LANTZ: An exciting day of live demonstration from East Hants first responders and municipal organizations is set for Saturday May 10. Residents will be able to learn all about safety,…