Top five traffic violations in East Hants for April
EAST HANTS: Speeding was the top call that officers with East Hants RCMP responded to during last month. The top five calls for April was released with last week’s From…
Crafts and artwork on display at Jamieson Park crafters market
By Paige Dillman, NSCC Journalism student (Interning with The Laker News for May) FALL RIVER: The handmade crafts and artwork done by local artists was on full display at the…
Nova Scotians encouraged to be prepared for emergencies
HALIFAX: Emergency Preparedness Week is May 4-10, and Nova Scotians are encouraged to prepare themselves and their household for emergencies. “An emergency can happen at a moment’s notice, which is…
Trade mission takes Premier Houston to Spain, United Kingdom
HALIFAX: Premier Tim Houston will leave on May 4, for a provincial trade mission in two critical markets – Spain and the United Kingdom. The premier and Kent Smith, Minister…
NL singer Cousins releases new single Nora
HALIFAX: Portugal Cove, NL, Newfoundland-based singer-songwriter Rachel Cousins releases her luminous new single “Nora,” a heartfelt ode to the kind of friendship that sees you through your darkest self-doubt and…
Province sets wildfire fines at $25,000 permanently
NOVA SCOTIA: Residents across the province are being reminded to follow the daily burn restrictions during wildfire season or face a $25,000 fine. That amount was an interim penalty set…
HRM encouraging residents to be proactive this Emergency Preparedness Week
HALIFAX: As part of Emergency Preparedness Week, the Halifax Regional Municipality is encouraging all residents to take proactive steps in preparing for emergencies. This year’s theme is Know Your Risks.…
Police investigating eight gas and go incidents
MOUNT UNIACKE: RCMP in East Hants are investigating eight incidents of gas and go’s at gas stations across the municipality. One incident they are looking into took place April 18…
Natal Day parade registration now open
HALIFAX: The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that registration has opened for the 128th Pepsi Natal Day Parade. The parade will take place on Monday, Aug. 4. This annual…
Nova Scotia trail groups awarded grants for volunteer-led projects
NOVA SCOTIA: Trans Canada Trail has awarded $41,000 to community groups in Nova Scotia. It was done as part of the national organization’s annual Trail Care Grant Program. The Trail…