Break-and-enter in Beaver Bank under investigation
BEAVER BANK: Police continue to investigate a break-and-enter in Beaver Bank. Police say the incident took place on Sept. 27. Officers from RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment were called at about…
Province announces more access to counselling services for crime victims
HALIFAX: N.S. is supporting victims of crime and their families by providing more funding for counselling services, extending the length of time the service can be accessed and offering more…
Lower Sackville incident leads to assault investigation by East Hants RCMP
LOWER SACKVILLE: An assault investigation is underway after an incident Sept. 27 in Lower Sackville. Cpl. Guillaume Tremblay said that at approximately 5:55 p.m., officers from RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment…
Beaver Bank man charged following attempted arson
BEAVER BANK: A 51-year-old man from Beaver Bank has been charged by RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment with multiple offences following an arson attempt in Beaver Bank. On October 3, at…
Police investigating theft from Premier Houston’s riding association
HALIFAX: The Premier of Nova Scotia told media on Wednesday that police in Pictou County are investigating the theft of an undisclosed amount of money from his riding association’s fund.…
Four impaired drivers nabbed in 24 hour span throughout HRM
LOWER SACKVILLE: Over a 24-hour period Oct. 5-6, RCMP officers in the Halifax Regional Municipality arrested four impaired drivers and suspended the licence of another. On October 5, at approximately…
HRM approves analysis of extending municipal water to Schwarzwald subdivision
FALL RIVER: A feasibility analysis has been approved by regional council to look at extending municipal water services into an area where water is needed in Fall River. The information…
Province supports new affordable housing in Dartmouth
From a press release DARTMOUTH: New energy efficient and affordable housing will soon be available in Dartmouth. The Affordable Housing Association of Nova Scotia’s True North II development is almost…
Review of Le Grand Vide filmed in Quebec, N.B., N.S.
CHETICAMP: The following is a review submitted to The Laker News about the film Le Grand Vide. The film was filmed throughout Quebec, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia, including in…
Hitting car, dumpster leads to impaired driving charges for two women
COLE HARBOUR: Two women have been arrested for impaired driving with readings of 300 mg% and 280 mg% and 200 mg% and 220 mg%, RCMP said. The arrests and charges…