Police investigating Upper Rawdon break-and-enter
UPPER RAWDON: RCMP are investigating a break-and-enter into a business in Upper Rawdon on Aug. 19. S/Sgt. Cory Bushell with East Hants RCMP said that sometime overnight Aug. 18-19, thieves…
From the Cruiser – Aug. 17-24
Brought to you by: ENFIELD: East Hants RCMP responded to 94 calls for service between Aug. 17-24. Here is a look at a few of the highlighted calls, as provided…
COVID-19: One death, seven new cases, five recoveries on Aug. 25
HALIFAX: The province announced that a man in his 60’s who lived in the Western Zone has died as a result of COVID-19 on Aug. 25. “On behalf of all…
Road work scheduled for Fall River Road on Aug. 25
FALL RIVER: HRM says that motorists should expect delays for road work on Aug. 25 between Windsor Junction Road and Jamieson Drive. In a media release, the municipality says the…
Kings-Hants Federal candidates forum: Call for questions
KINGS-HANTS: The East Hants & Districts Chamber of Commerce and The Laker News will be co-hosting the 2021 Federal Election Kings-Hants Candidates Forum on Thursday, September 9th at 6:30pm. Due…
Special Needs Lacrosse Club re-launching Sept. 2
The following was submitted to us: FALL RIVER: The Nova Scotia Special Needs Lacrosse Club will be restarting on September 2, 2021, for a total of eight weeks (weather and…
COVID-19: Province announces Back-to-School plan
HALIFAX: Core public health measures will be in place as students return to school on Sept. 7 with a return to a more familiar routine, the province announced at a…
COVID-19: Sept. 15 set as target date for Phase 5 of reopening plan
MAIN PHOTO: Premier-designate Tim Houston and Dr. Robert Strang. (Communications N.S. Photo) HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is targeting Sept. 15 as the start of the next phase of its reopening plan.…
ELECTION21: Wong ready to get down to work for WFRBB residents
MAIN PHOTO: Brian Wong, the newly-elected PC MLA for Waverley Fall River Beaver Bank shares a smile at a comment from one of his supporters. (Healey photo) FALL RIVER: Brian…
UPDATED: Man wanted on Canada-wide arrest warrant in custody
WINDSOR: Nova Scotia RCMP have arrested Justin Jody Dempster on a Canada-wide arrest warrant. Just before 7 p.m. this evening Dempster was located in a wooded area off Hwy 340…