HRP investigating murders of woman, her father by man known to them
HALIFAX: On Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at approximately 10:35 p.m., police responded to a report of an injured person in the 2400 block of Gottingen Street. At the scene, officers…
Lower Sackville man wanted on province-wide arrest warrant
LOWER SACKVILLE: RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment is seeking information on the whereabouts of a man currently wanted on a province-wide arrest warrant. Damon Rees, 30, of Lower Sackville, is wanted…
Upcoming Fall Guided Hikes announced for HRM
HRM: The following are PSA’s for HikeNS Fall Guided Hike & Walk events October 21 -28 Sackville Lakes Hike: October 24 @ 10:00 AM Hike Nova Scotia and Adventure Earth…
HRM approves analysis of extending municipal water to Schwarzwald subdivision
FALL RIVER: A feasibility analysis has been approved by regional council to look at extending municipal water services into an area where water is needed in Fall River. The information…
Hitting car, dumpster leads to impaired driving charges for two women
COLE HARBOUR: Two women have been arrested for impaired driving with readings of 300 mg% and 280 mg% and 200 mg% and 220 mg%, RCMP said. The arrests and charges…
N.S. announces support those living in RV’s at Shubie Campground
DARTMOUTH: People renting RV spaces in Shubie Campground in Dartmouth will have the option to stay there this winter. Up to 17 spaces will be available, compared with 12 last…
N.S. Launches Canadian Adult Education Credential
HALIFAX: The Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC) has replaced the outdated General Education Development (GED) certificate as the high-quality credential for adult learners. The CAEC assessment tool was developed using…
Donair Supply set to perform at East Coast Kitchen Party supporting Dreams Take Flight Atlantic
WAVERLEY: There’s going to be an East Coast Kitchen Party on Saturday night, all in support of a great cause. Donair Supply will be the musical entertainment at the fundraiser…
N.S. announces assistance to help more seniors remain at home in HRM
From a release: HALIFAX/DARTMOUTH: More seniors in Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) can now get extra help to live independently in their own homes, the province said in a release on…
VIDEO INTERVIEW: HRM Mayoral candidate Andy Fillmore answers questions from The Laker News
FALL RIVER: On a rainy Friday morning, HRM Mayoral Candidate Andy Fillmore visited Fall River to do some campaigning. Fillmore made some time in his canvassing to take some questions…