Provinces launches new buy local program
TRURO: The provincial Economic Development Minister said choosing local just became easier with the launch of the government’s new buy local program, Nova Scotia Loyal.Nova Scotia Loyal is an economic development program that will...
From the Cruiser – July 19, 2024
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ENFIELD; Over the past week, officers with East Hants RCMP responded to 165 calls for service.
The following are among some of the highlighted calls as provided by East Hants RCMP Const....
NSFM collaborates on enhanced Emergency Alert system
NOVA SCOTIA: The Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities (NSFM) has expressed its our heartfelt condolences to all those affected by the recent flooding, its president said in a release.
Carolyn Bolivar-Getson said the NSFM and...
N.S. announces Disaster Financial Assistance for July 2024 flash flood damage
HALIFAX: Nova Scotians can now apply for disaster financial assistance for uninsurable losses related to flash flooding in the Annapolis Valley and surrounding areas last week.“This has been another devastating storm and an incredibly...
Man facing mischief charges for Lantz incidents
LANTZ: A 24-year-old Lantz man has been charged with mischief, East Hants RCMP say.
Const. Andrew Ouellette said the man has been charged with several counts of causing damage to properties.
The man is accused of...
Enfield man stopped for speeding, charged with impaired driving
LANTZ: A 22-year-old Enfield man's day went from bad to worse after he was stopped for speeding on Hwy 2 in Lantz on July 12.
East Hants RCMP Const. Preston Burns said police stopped a...
Water quality advisories lifted at several beaches; including Springfield Beach, Shubie Park Beach
HALIFAX/SACKVILLE; The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that the recreational water quality advisory has been lifted at several beaches.
The advisory were in place at Lake Echo Beach in Lake Echo, Birch Cove, Shubie...
Risk management practices need improvement: HRM AG says
HALIFAX: The risk management practices for the Halifax Regional Municipality have not been prioritized and need significant improvement, Auditor General, Andrew Atherton said.
Atherton issued a report on his recommendations on July 17.
The audit found...
PHOTOS/VIDEO: Amazing pep rally for Olympian Sloan MacKenzie
WAVERLEY: It was a medal-worthy atmosphere at Cheema Aquatic Club on Wednesday afternoon.
The club was holding a pep rally for Olympian Sloan MacKenzie who will compete with Katie Vincent in just days in C-2,...
Helping kittens find their forever home on National Adoption Week a fun part of...
NOTE: Since our story just posted, we have been told that a family friend of The Laker News has adopted Loui. Congrats! So Meisha is the lone one that now needs to find her...