Youth charged in Elmsdale hit-and-run
ELMSDALE: RCMP have charged a youth in a hit-and-run that occurred earlier this month in Elmsdale. East Hants RCMP Community Policing Officer Const. Preston Burns said police responded to the…
Aerotech Connector expected to be complete by 2024 construction season end
WELLINGTON: The contractor doing the Aerotech Connector has had some weather-related setbacks, a provincial spokesman told The Laker News. In an interview on Dec. 18, Gary Andrea with the Department…
Police charge Westphal man in Waverley sexual assaults
WAVERLEY: A 31-year-old Westphal man has been charged with five counts of sexual assault following incidents at a woman’s home in the community of Waverley in mid-November. RCMP spokesman Cpl.…
COLUMN: Year-end message from Premier Tim Houston
The following was submitted to N.S. media by Premier Tim Houston’s office: My motto for healthcare – and my message to leaders in the sector – is more, faster. Do…
Caring for animals: Pets of unhoused at Gated Community get medical checkup
MAIN PHOTO: Chester the cat gets a good check done by Dr Davidson-Rowe and Dr. McIntyre at FRAH on Dec. 16. (Healey photo) FALL RIVER: Six pets from The Gated…
Community infrastructure grant programs now open, province says
HALIFAX: Organizations across the province can now apply for funding to make accessibility and other improvements to community facilities. The Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage has several grant…
Emergency Operations Centre being activated by N.S. Power ahead of storm
NOVA SCOTIA: Nova Scotia Power is activating its Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) Monday morning, (December18) at 9am ahead of the high winds and rain expected to hit the province. “We’ve…
Heavy rain, wind expected to start new work week Dec. 18
HANTS COUNTY/HRM: Environment Canada said the new work week will start off much like last week–with a significant weather system hitting the region. This week, they say, rain and strong…
The Things about threes – From the NS SPCA
From the NS SPCA’s The Paw Print (shared with permission) HALIFAX: They say bad things happen in threes. But sometimes you’re lucky enough to have something that helps you get…
HOLIDAY GREETINGS VIDEO: ProTx Sackville
ProTx in Lower Sackvile extend festive wishes to all. Video by Dagley Media