Election 2024: PC government will invest hundreds of millions into new highways, other infrastructure
From a release
HALIFAX: Roads and highways across Nova Scotia will see a once-in-a-generation investment for repairs and expansions under a re-elected PC government, Tim...
Food Barometer reveals Canadians expect industry-wide transition to sustainable food
MONTREAL, QUE.: Sodexo Canada released the results of its second Sustainable Food Barometer on Nov. 19.
The latest research reveals the majority of consumers...
Election 2024: NDP will invest in transit; give commuters a gas tax holiday
From a release
HALIFAX: N.S. NDP Leader Claudia Chender announced plans to help commuters Nov. 18.
New Democrats will make the Halifax ferries free, fast-track...
Bible Hill man charged with impaired driving offences after mvc
RAWDON GOLD MINES: A 30-year-old man from Bible Hill is facing impaired driving related charges following a vehicle into a power pole collision on...
From the Cruiser – Nov. 15, 2024
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ENFIELD: Over the past week, officers with East Hants RCMP responded to 120 calls for service.
The following are some of the...
Election 2024: Sackville-Cobequid candidates answer our questions
LOWER SACKVILLE: The candidates for Sackville-Cobequid were interviewed by The Laker News with questions submitted from the community and those on issues and concerns...
Canada Post employees begin strike
ENFIELD: Employees with the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) are on strike.
At the Enfield Post Office on Nov. 15, workers with signs on...
Body-worn cameras being issued to frontline N.S. RCMP officers
HALIFAX: Starting this month, as part of the RCMP’s national deployment, the Nova Scotia RCMP will begin issuing body-worn cameras (BWCs) to officers across...
N.S. drivers reminded to prep for winter conditions
HALIFAX: Nova Scotians should prepare for winter driving conditions with winter tires, cold temperature antifreeze, and an emergency kit in their vehicles.
Other winter driving...
Two arrested after illegal cannabis store searched; Beaver Bank man assaulted
LUCASVILLE/BEAVER BANK: Two people have been arrested after a Beaver Bank man was assaulted by a man with a knife in Lucasville on Nov....