From the Cruiser – May 24 to May 31
Brought to you by: ENFIELD: During the past week (May 24 to May 31) officers with East Hants RCMP responded to 109 calls for service. Here are a few of…
RCMP investigating hit-and-run involving four-wheeler
KENNETCOOK: East Hants RCMP are investigating a hit-and-run in Kennetcook on May 25. S/Sgt. Cory Bushell said a complaint of the hit-and-0run was reported to the detachment. “The caller reported…
Province announces raising of Film Fund Cap; increase to fund for 2022-2023
From a release HALIFAX: N.S. is increasing the project cap under the Nova Scotia Film and Television Production Incentive Fund, making it easier for larger productions to film in Nova…
Dr. Strang inaugural recipient of award in his name
HALIFAX: The province’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Robert Strang, is being recognized for his leadership and dedication during the COVID-19 pandemic with a new award named in his…
Northwood to take over operating at Ivy Meadows
BEAVER BANK: Ivy Meadows Continuing Care Community in Beaver Bank won’t be closing after all. In a release dated May 17 and sent to The Laker News May 31, Rosecrest…
Province identifies 37 sites across N.S. for housing builds
From a press release HALIFAX: Nova Scotia has identified 37 sites from the provincial land inventory that could be used to build housing, including affordable housing, for thousands of Nova…
N.S. implementing direct to triage policy beginning June 1
From a release HALIFAX: A new Emergency Health Services (EHS) initiative at hospital emergency departments will get paramedics and ambulances back on the road faster so they can respond to…
NSE advises of blue-green algae in Grand Lake-area stream
From a release GRAND LAKE: A blue-green algae mat is being reported in a stream between Shubenacadie-Grand Lake and Fish Lake on May 28. The rain and wind this weekend…
Glace Bay man faces impaired driving charge after Milford crash
MILFORD: A 21-year-old Glace Bay man is alleged to have consumed alcohol before crashing the car he was driving on Highway 102 near Milford on May 21, say East Hants…
From the Cruiser – May 17 to May 25
Brought to you by: ENFIELD: Over the past week (May 17 to May 25) members of the East Hants RCMP responded to 102 calls for service. THEFT OF AN ATV…