Discovery of burned-out truck under investigation
SHUBENACAIDE: RCMP are investigating the discovery of a burned-out Ford F250 by the power lines in Shubenacadie. East Hants RCMP S/Sgt. Cory Bushell said police received a complaint on Aug.…
Middle Sackville man charged in hardware store break-in
LOWER SACKVILLE: A 37-year-old Middle Sackville man has been arrested following a break-and-enter at a hardware store in Lower Sackville,. RCMP say that on Aug. 26 at approximately 2:15 a.m.,…
Funding for Heritage Downey Road Cemetery Society to allow for accessibility upgrades
From a press release NORTH PRESTON: Recently, Darrell Samson, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs, AssociateMinister of National Defence and MP for Sackville-Preston-Chezzetcook, announced an investment of $22,500…
Federal investment allows for “extensive” upgrades at Salvation Army of Halifax
From a press release HALIFAX: The Salvation Army in Halifax will be able to make extensive renovations to its Gesner Street location in Fairview thanks to support from the federal…
Canada’s first federal 2SLGBTQI+ Action Plan launched
From a press release issued by the PMO OTTAWA, ONT.: No matter who you are or who you love, you should have every opportunity to succeed in Canada. The Government…
Theft of fuel from Elmsdale business under investigation
ELMSDALE: RCMP are investigating a second gas and go by a pickup truck driver in the Elmsdale area. East Hants RCMP Cons. Andrew Ouellette told The Laker News that police…
HRM encourages residents to nominate a deserving volunteer for 2023 Volunteer Awards
FALL RIVER/BEAVER BANK: The Halifax Regional Municipality is currently seeking nominations for the 2023 Volunteer Awards. The annual event puts a spotlight on residents who have made a difference in…
NSH asks public to return pulse ox loaned to them when they had COVID-19
From a release HALIFAX: Public Health continues to support Nova Scotians with access to pulse oximeters to monitor their oxygen levels at home if they have COVID-19. However, there are…
COVID-19 booster shots for children 5-11 begin in September
HALIFAX: The province has announced that more doses of COVID-19 vaccine will be available to children and adults beginning in September. Starting the week of September 6, children aged five…
PHOTOS: Circus performers, music, fireworks cap off Keloose 2022
WINDSOR JUNCTION: The sounds youth in the Band Camp at Joyful Sounds; the good eats from HRM area food trucks; acrobatic performances from Luminosity Circus, including putting fire down their…