Shubenacadie man, Fall River woman charged with drug-related offences
FALL RIVER: A 32-year-old Shubenacadie man has been charged after police seized cocaine, a weapon, and cash during a traffic stop at the A&W parking lot in Fall River. Police…
Sipekne’katik man suffers fatal injuries after RCMP responds to firearms complaint; SiRT investigating
HANTS COUNTY: A Sipekne’katik man has died after an officer-involved shooting after police responded for a report of a man with a firearm. On January 13 at approximately 8:35 a.m.,…
Offence explodes in Jr B Pens victory over Elks
LANTZ: Nine goals over the final 40 minutes powered the East Hants Bitars Ristorante Penguins over rival Brookfield Elks 11-1. The NSJHL game was played in the Keith Miller Arena…
New study shows Capped Assessment Program driving up apartment rents
DARTMOUTH/EAST HANTS: A new study says a provincial program is adding $528 a year to apartment rents. The study, conducted by the Halifax office of Turner Drake and Partners (Turner…
MEH receives proposal for Land Use Bylaw amendment in Belnan
ELMSDALE: East Hants has received a proposal from Cores Worldwide Inc. to amend the Land Use Bylaw by increasing the maximum commercial floor area of the Highway Commercial (HC) Zone.…
Roode scores twice as Senior Penguins down Bulldogs in chippy affair on Minor Hockey Night
LANTZ: Alex Roode’s second goal of the game stood as the game winner as the East Hants Senior Penguins held off the Antigonish Bulldogs in a chippy game. The Nova…
Year in Review: Blois reflects on year of change, growth in Kings-Hants
ELMSDALE: Kings-Hants MP Kody Blois said 2025 was a year of political upheaval and significant local progress, pointing to major infrastructure investments, housing funding, and long-term planning priorities for East…
Windsor Junction man ticketed for public intoxication in East Hants incident
ENFIELD: A 26-year-old Windsor Junction man has been issued a ticket for an offence in East Hants in mid-December. Sgt. Scott MacRae said that police responded to a report of…
Pens use three goal third period to their advantage in Jr C win
LANTZ: A three goal second period propelled the East Hants Ryson Construction Penguins to a home ice victory on Saturday night. The N.S. Regional Junior C Hockey League game was…
PHOTOS: Hitting the ice over the holidays in honour of Braeden
LANTZ: A young hockey player gone to soon continues to be remembered and honoured every holiday season. Friends of Braeden Bannister and those who knew him always jump at the…