VIDEO: Wishing grads all the best
LOWER SACKVILLE: Pat Healey sends best wishes from The Laker News to all grads of 2025. This video is a project of Matt Dagley of Dagley Media. He is giving…
Boat stolen in June 2024 theft seized, returned to owner
WEST HANTS: On May 12, West Hants RCMP officers executed a search warrant at a property on Cambridge Rd., near the 1100 block. This came after receiving information regarding property…
Calling for a new Canadian superhero for kids by kids
OTTAWA, ONT.: Scouts Canada (the country’s leading co-ed youth organization) is nurturing the nation’s need for a new Canadian Superhero NOW! Canadians are embracing ‘elbows up’ and need a homegrown…
Missing boater in Devon found deceased
DEVON: The remains of the missing boater on Cousins Lake have been found. On April 10, RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment, fire and EHS responded to a report of a capsized…
From the Cruiser – June 2, 2025
Brought to you by: ENFIELD: Over the past week, officers with the East Hants RCMP responded to 148 calls for service. Here are some highlighted calls and details as provided…
Intense hurricanes expected this summer; homeowners should review insurance policies
ATLANTIC CANADA: Atlantic hurricane season has begun, and meteorologists are predicting intense storms this summer. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, there is a 60% chance of the…
Road safety week sees charges laid across N.S., including East Hants/Colchester County
COLCHESTER COUNTY/EAST HANTS: During Canada Road Safety Week, more than ten percent of vehicles stopped by the Nova Scotia RCMP during proactive enforcement efforts resulted in charges. Over the seven…
Elmsdale Fire supports Caring & Sharing food bank
ELMSDALE: The Elmsdale Volunteer Fire Department is giving back to the community thanks to support from the community. This week, Deputy Chief Mike Wood stopped by the Caring & Sharing…
Funding awarded to researchers focused on addictions, mental health
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is supporting four early-career researchers focused on understanding the addictions and mental health experiences of equity-deserving residents. The research projects focus on: – understanding the mental health…
Province teams up with Horticulture N.S. to extend growing season
HALIFAX: Fruit and vegetable growers are being supported to increase the availability of local produce. The province and Horticulture Nova Scotia are once again offering the Season Extension Enhancement Program…