RCMP credit witness for nabbing impaired driver in Elmsdale
ENFIELD: An observant motorist helped East Hants RCMP get an impaired driver off the streets in Elmsdale on Jan. 8. East Hants RCMP S/Sgt. Cory Bushell said officers were informed…
Property values in N.S. up for 2022, says PVSC
HALIFAX: The value of Nova Scotia properties is up over eight percent for 2022, bringing the total valueof assessments to $124.6 billion. Property Valuation Services Corporation (PVSC) mailed more than…
Residents asked us if there would be an awareness campaign for the Lantz roundabouts. So we asked Public Works.
LANTZ: The roundabouts at the Lantz Interchange have created some confusion amongst motorists. Several people who have driven the roundabouts since it opened contacted The Laker News to see if…
Liam Kidney on the move, dealt by QMJHL’s Volts to Oceanic
ENFIELD: An Enfield hockey player has packed his bags for a third time this Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) season. Liam Kidney, in his final year of eligibility in…
VaxCheckNS App downloaded more than 84,000 times since release
FALL RIVER/HALIFAX: The province has released data on the number of downloads of its vaccine passport App after an inquiry from The Laker News. With a question lined up to…
N.S. public schools move to at-home learning Jan. 10-Jan. 17
HALIFAX: Students in Nova Scotia’s public schools will move to at-home learning for one week beginning Monday, January 10. Schools will remain open for students who use learning centres and…
Dartmouth man charged with impaired driving
NINE MILE RIVER: Calling the police for assistance after going off the road in Nine Mile River turned out to be bad idea for a Dartmouth man last week. East…
East Hants RCMP seek info on New Years Eve break-and-enter
RAWDON: RCMP are looking for information related to a break-and-enter in Rawdon on New Years Eve. East Hants RCMP S/Sgt. Cory Bushell said officers were called to the scene of…
From the Cruiser – Dec. 21 to Jan. 4
Brought to you by: ENFIELD: Over the holidays (the past two weeks) officers with East Hants RCMP responded to 136 calls for service. Here are a few of the highlighted…
“COVID-19 is no joke.” Enfield, Dartmouth women talk about their long-COVID battle
ENFIELD/DARTMOUTH: Two Halifax-area women know first-hand that COVID-19 is more than just a “cold” or “flu” as both continue to suffer long-term effects of the disease. Sophie Lavery-Grant of Enfield…