RCMP officers taking new approach with East Hants schools
EAST HANTS: Students and staff across East Hants will be seeing more of their local RCMP officers in schools and the community this year, thanks to a novel approach to…
UPDATED: Debate continues over Shubenacadie cenotaph relocation
ELMSDALE: East Hants councillors are facing tough decisions over the future of the Shubenacadie cenotaph, after months of community debate about whether the monument should remain at the Royal Canadian…
Cenotaph discussion on council’s agenda
ELMSDALE: Discussion on the relocation of the Shubenacadie Cenotaph is on East Hants council’s agenda at its meeting Sept. 16. The discussion will be part of the first council session…
Video Story: Easter Seals Nova Scotia’s Kartbahn 120 raises $10,000
GOODWOOD: After a delay from its originally scheduled date in June, the Kartbahn 120 in support of Easter Seals Nova Scotia got the green flag on Sept. 10 at Kartbahn,…
From the Cruiser – Sept. 10, 2025
Brought to you by: ENFIELD: Over the past week, officers with East Hants RCMP responded to 97 calls for service. The following is a quick highlight of some of the…
Jr. Pens come up short in home opener
LANTZ: A three goal first period allowed the South Shore Lumberjacks to spoil the home opener for the East Hants Junior Penguins. The NSJHL game was played on Friday night…
Restrictions on woods lifted in Colchester, Pictou County; remains in East Hants, others
COLCHESTER COUNTY/PICTOU COUNTY: The risk of wildfires is now low enough in Pictou and Colchester counties to allow restrictions on travel and activities in the woods to be lifted September…
Jr B Penguins set to drop puck on new NSJHL hockey season
LANTZ: The East Hants Junior Penguins are set to drop the puck on the 2025-26 Nova Scotia Junior Hockey League season. The Pens will host the Lumberjacks in a 7:30…
Maitland man dies in MVC on Hwy 215
SELMA: A 79-year-old Maitland man has died after a single-vehicle collision on Sept. 7 on Highway 215. RCMP said officers from East Hants RCMP along with local volunteer fire departments…
Lantz youth facing charges after fleeing police, speeding, driving dangerously
LANTZ: An 18-year-old Lantz man is facing a slew of charges after an incident involving police. East Hants RCMP Sgt. Scott MacRae said that officers were conducting traffic enforcement on…