PSA: Pat is going away; no Laker Newsletter April 16-20
ENFIELD: Just a heads up that from April 16-20 there will be no Laker News newsletter as our Pat Healey will be away. Pat will be on a hockey bus…
Feds announce $28M for Windsor Street Exchange Redevelopment project
HALIFAX: Prime Minister Mark Carney officially launched the Build Communities Strong Fund on April 7. This new fund will provide $51 billion over 10 years through three major streams to…
Mayor Fillmore on federal funding for the Windsor Street Exchange project
HALIFAX: On April 7 the federal government announced a $28 million investment in Halifax Water to increase capacity in the municipal wastewater collection system, enabling growth within the Young Street…
Stolen vehicle leads to two arrests by HRP
HALIFAX: On April 4 at approximately 10 a.m. officers were patrolling the area of Bayers Road in Halifax when they observed a vehicle that was reported stolen. Officers stopped the…
Ryan Cole wanted on province-wide arrest warrant
LANTZ: East Hants District RCMP is seeking information on the whereabouts of Ryan Cole, currently wanted on a province-wide arrest warrant. Cole, 36, of Lantz, is facing the following charges:…
MCANS has more questions than answers on Eigg Mountain Wind Project
ANTIGONISH: The following was sent to media by the Moose Conservation Association of Nova Scotia. On April 1, the Moose Conservation Association of Nova Scotia (MCANS) received an email request…
Pair of impaired drivers nabbed by RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment overnight
HRM: RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment has arrested two people for impaired driving in separate incidents overnight. On April 6, at approximately 10:20 p.m., officers conducting a proactive patrol in East…
Premier travels to Calgary to promote energy opportunities
HALIFAX: Premier Tim Houston will be in Calgary from April 7 to April 10, for meetings with major energy companies as well as the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers and…
HRP investigating arson in Bedford
BEDFORD: On April 6 at approximately 12:10 a.m., Halifax Regional Police and Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency responded to a vehicle on fire in a parking lot in the 200-block…
Together We Brew NS Beerfest is back this weekend in Halifax
HALIFAX: A popular beerfest event is back this weekend in Halifax. Together We Brew has announced it will take place on April 11, running from 1 to 9:30 p.m. It…