Fraser’s Big Red win duel with Forrest’s Bears in women’s hockey
PROVIDENCE, RI: In a battle of two teams with East Hants women’s hockey players on Jan. 21, it was a higher-ranked team that came out on top. While Kings Edgehill…
N.S. agrees to re-evaluate childcare options for private sector providers; March 18 deadline lifted
HALIFAX: The chairperson of the Nova Scotia Childcare Education Action Group, and Co-Chair of Private Licensed Administrators Association, said the provincial government has agreed to reassess the options presented last…
Thefts from vehicles in Nine Mile River, Belnan being investigated
BELNAN: Police are investigating several reports of thefts from vehicles in the Belnan and Nine Mile River area. East Hants RCMP S/Sgt. Cory Bushell said police received the reports on…
Chamber gearing up for annual Trivia Night fundraiser Feb. 8
EAST HANTS: Get your teams put together and hone your trivia skills as the East Hants & Districts Chamber of Commerce presents its annual trivia night fundraiser in memory of…
From the Cruiser – Jan. 4 – Jan. 11, 2022
Brought to you by: ENFIELD: East Hants RCMP responded to 92 calls for service between Jan. 4 and Jan. 11, 2022. Here are a couple of the highlighted calls from…
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…