Antigonish man arrested for impersonating police officer in HRM, Antigonish County
ANTIGONISH: RCMP in Antigonish have arrested a 23-year-old man from the community for Impersonation of a Police Officer and seized a vehicle.
Members recently responded to complaints of a suspect driving what looked like...
Province understands COVID19 has impacted NSians mental health
HALIFAX: The province is ensuring Nova Scotians that the support is there for those facing mental health challenges due to the COVID19 pandemic and ensuing lockdowns and tightened restrictions.
The Laker News had wondered about...
Five Mile River man facing child pornography and sexual interference charges
DUTCH SETTLEMENT: The RCMP/HRP Integrated Special Victim Section have arrested a Five Mile River man for child pornography and sexual interference offences.
In late November 2020, an investigation began by Halifax District RCMP and the...
Nominations now open for provincial volunteer awards; deadline to submit March 1
HALIFAX: Nova Scotians who want to recognize outstanding volunteers can now nominate people for the 47th Provincial Volunteer Awards.Every year to mark National Volunteer Week, Nova Scotia celebrates volunteers nominated by organizations and communities...
Pet of the Week – Jan. 15, 2021
Here is our Pet of the Week for Jan. 15, 2021 as selected by a random computerized draw:
The other pets that were submitted will be included in the draw for next week, and the...
COVID19: Testing to become mandatory for rotational workers
HRM: Beginning Jan. 15, testing will be mandatory for rotational workers who work outside Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador."We are concerned about the high number of cases in other provinces...
N.S. universities receiving financial relief due to COVID19
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia's post-secondary sector plays a key role in our cultural, social and economic well-being as a province, and like other sectors, it has faced unprecedented challenges due to COVID-19.That is why the...
RCMP reminding drivers and pedestrians about intersection safety
DARTMOUTH: Nova Scotia RCMP is reminding drivers and pedestrians about intersection-safety this winter. Winter weather can seriously impact road conditions which can make it challenging to stop quickly.
Last week, RCMP members conducted an checkpoint to...
Daisy’s adventure: Fall River family grateful for communities help in search
FALL RIVER: If only Daisy the Daschund could talk, she could tell her humans Joanna Church and Sean Vaillancourt all about her adventures.
Daisy was spooked outside her families Ingram Drive, Fall River home by...
N.S. announces its tightening border with N.B. after COVID19 surge
HRM: Due to the recent spike in COVID-19 cases in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia is tightening border controls.
Premier Stephen McNeil and Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia's chief medical officer of health, announced Jan. 8,...