Work continues on Grand Lake crosswalk project
GRAND LAKE: A long-awaited piece of infrastructure is inching closer to being installed in Grand Lake.
Previously, resident Lisa Patter received an email, which was also posted to the Grand Lake/Oakfield Community Facebook page, from...
Two men charged with weapon offences
LOWER SACKVILLE: Police have charged two men with multiple weapon offences after a traffic stop yesterday afternoon, Jan. 19 in Lower Sackville.
At approximately 2 p.m. investigators from the Guns and Gangs Unit of the...
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...
Police give ATV driver warning after Elmsdale collision
ELMSDALE: An Elmsdale man might be counting his lucky stars after a collision between the ATV he was driving and a vehicle on Hwy 214 on Jan 15.
East Hants RCMP S/Sgt. Cory Bushell said...
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...
PC’s Halman says air quality review for schools should be made public
DARTMOUTH: Parents and teachers deserve to know what the Liberal government is hiding about school air quality reviews, says PC Education Critic and Dartmouth East MLA Tim Halman.
“I worry that the only reason for...
Organ and Tissue donation law now in place in N.S.
HALIFAX: At any given time in Nova Scotia, there are more than 100 people waiting for a lifesaving or life-changing transplant. That is why Nova Scotia passed the Human Organ and Tissue Donation Act,...
Stewiacke Fire purchases new firefighting equipment
STEWIACKE: The Stewiacke Volunteer Fire Department has recently purchased several new pieces of equipment with the money fundraised through the 50-50 firefighter fundraiser.
One of the new pieces of equipment is a Blitzfire nozzle.
Recently, they...