Province releases new Traffic Safety Act regualtions
HALIFAX: Nova Scotians will be safer and have a modern set of rules for provincial roads and highways when the new Traffic Safety Act takes effect on Monday, October 19.…
PHOTOS/VIDEO: Honks galore at Special Olympics Truck Convoy
SHEARWATER: There was a lot of honking and waving during the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run Truck Convoy for Special Olympics N.S. on Oct. 3 in Shearwater. Approximately 200 vehicles…
Aggravated assault charges laid by HRP
HALIFAX: A 21-year-old woman was to appear in court on Tuesday in relation to assault-related charges, police said in a release. Halifax Regional Police said that on October 2 at…
Police seeking public’s help following thefts from Elmsdale NSLC
ELMSDALE: East Hants RCMP is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying suspects involved in two recent thefts from the Elmsdale NSLC. Staff Sgt. Michael Balmaceda told The Laker News that…
Robbery charges laid in Dartmouth incident
DARTMOUTH: A 40-year-old man faces charges related to a robbery in Dartmouth on Oct. 4, Halifax Regional Police said. On October 4 at approximately 7 p.m., police responded to a…
Local first responder agencies among those to receive provincial funding support
MILFORD: The province is helping make communities safer by strengthening emergency response capacity with grants to 100 emergency service organizations across Nova Scotia. Through the Emergency Services Provider Fund –…
Sipekne’katik man, two others charged in Colchester County home invasion
TRURO HEIGHTS: A man from Sipekne’katik and two others, from Bayside and Truro, are facing charges after Colchester County District RCMP arrested them in relation to a home invasion in…
Middle Porters Lake woman charged for alleged impaired driving in Enfield
ENFIELD: A 43-year-old Middle Porters Lake woman has been charged with impaired driving after police received a report of an suspected impaired driving complaint from a caller near the Enfield…
Manhole repair to narrow traffic on Highway 2 in Lantz
LANTZ: Crews will be carrying out repairs to a manhole at 1093 Highway 2 in Lantz on Tuesday, Oct. 6. Work is scheduled to take place from 8 a.m. to…
Safe charging of Lithium-Ion devices highlighted during Fire Prevention Week
HALIFAX: Nova Scotians are encouraged to take simple steps to safely charge lithium-ion batteries and learn how to reduce the risk of fire in their homes during Fire Prevention Week,…