From the Firehouse – Dec. 2024 calls
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NINE MILE RIVER: It was a busy last month of 2024 for some local area volunteer fire departments.
Departments in Enfield; Nine Mile River; Elmsdale; Uniacke & District; Kennetcook; Shubenacadie; Lantz; Milford;...
Blois, Samson throw support behind Carney in Liberal leadership battle
EAST HANTS/FALL RIVER: The MP's for Sackville-Preston-Chezzetcook and Kings Hants are throwing their support behind the same person to be the next leader of the federal Liberal Party.
Both Kody Blois and Darrell Samson...
N.S. focused on reducing red tape, eliminating doctors burden
From a release
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is improving its regulatory environment and making more government services efficient and effective.“There are unlimited opportunities to reduce red tape in our province,” said Timothy Halman, Minister of Service...
More than 300 tickets handed out across N.S. by RCMP last weekend
DARTMOUTH: Nova Scotia RCMP Traffic Services issued 351 tickets to drivers in Nova Scotia over the weekend, primarily for speeding and other aggressive driving offences.
“Speed and aggressive driving continue to be major contributors to...
PHOTOS/VIDEO: Poilievre brings tour to N.S.; answers questions from The Laker News
HALIFAX: The leader of the Conservative party was in Nova Scotia on Friday, after visiting New Brunswick the day before.
It was part of several tops across the Eastern part of Canada that Pierre Poilievre...
Break-and-enter under investigation
MIDDLE SACKVILLE: RCMP are investigating a break-and-enter at a school in Middle Sackville.
The incident occurred on Dec. 28 at an address on Old Sackville Road in Middle Sackville.
Police were alerted to the commercial alarm...
Halifax SAR intake drive now open
LAKEVIEW: Discover a range of volunteering roles at HSAR, from on-the-ground searchers to logistics, education, fundraising, and administration.
The organization values diverse skills, including orienteering, first aid, and digital mapping.
HSAR volunteers experience the satisfaction of...
Lantz resident among two judges appointed to provincial court
HALIFAX/LANTZ: Lawyers Mark Scott, KC (King’s counsel), of Halifax and Brian Warcop of Lantz have been appointed judges of the Nova Scotia provincial court.“Mr. Scott and Mr. Warcop are both highly respected lawyers who...
New research shows the problem of health misinformation in Canada is growing
The following is a story from polling data as supplied by Abacus Data
OTTAWA, ONT.: More Canadians are encountering health misinformation, according to a new survey, and the trend is having direct consequences on health...
Home Escape Plan key to keeping everyone safe
BEAVER BANK: Having a Home Escape Plan can be critical when fire strieks.
That's one of the messages from the Beaver Bank Kinsac Fire Association Station 48 to their residents.
"Not all children (and even some...