Police charge man in stabbing at QEII
HALIFAX: A 32-year-old man has been charged in relation to a stabbing that occurred on Wednesday Jan. 29 at the QEII in Halifax. At approximately 1 p.m., officers responded to…
Restaurant Canada says minimum wage increase threatens N.S restaurants survival
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia’s 2025 minimum wage increase will pose significant challenges for its businesses and threaten the job stability of the 32,000 Nova Scotians they employ. That’s if it does…
Halifax man wanted on province-wide arrest warrant
HALIFAX: A 43-year-old man from Halifax is being sought by RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment on a province-wide arrest warrant. Police are seeking information from the public on the whereabouts of…
Driver ticketed after pedestrian struck by vehicle in Fall River
FALL RIVER: A 32-year-old Fall River woman sustained non-life-threatening injuries on Jan. 27 after being struck by a vehicle on Fall River Road in Fall River. RCMP Halifax Regional detachment…
HRM invites residents to learn about Minimum Planning Requirements
HALIFAX: The Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting residents to learn more about new Minimum Planning Requirements that will affect policies and regulations regarding housing in our region. The municipality is…
More than 300 tickets handed out across N.S. by RCMP last weekend
DARTMOUTH: Nova Scotia RCMP Traffic Services issued 351 tickets to drivers in Nova Scotia over the weekend, primarily for speeding and other aggressive driving offences. “Speed and aggressive driving continue…
Comeau nets SO winner as Pens beat Lumberjacks
LANTZ: Captain Noah Comeau scored the shootout winner and the East Hants Bitars Ristorante Penguins nipped the South Shore Lumberjacks on Friday night night. The NSJHL game was played in…
PHOTOS/VIDEO: Poilievre brings tour to N.S.; answers questions from The Laker News
HALIFAX: The leader of the Conservative party was in Nova Scotia on Friday, after visiting New Brunswick the day before. It was part of several tops across the Eastern part…
Break-and-enter under investigation
MIDDLE SACKVILLE: RCMP are investigating a break-and-enter at a school in Middle Sackville. The incident occurred on Dec. 28 at an address on Old Sackville Road in Middle Sackville. Police…
Halifax SAR intake drive now open
LAKEVIEW: Discover a range of volunteering roles at HSAR, from on-the-ground searchers to logistics, education, fundraising, and administration. The organization values diverse skills, including orienteering, first aid, and digital mapping.…