RCMP charge four for impaired driving; issue 163 tickets
HRM: Last week, Halifax District RCMP issued 163 summary offence tickets under the Motor Vehicle Act and arrested four drivers for impaired driving. Between June 14 and June 20, Halifax…
HRM announces updates for pools, splash pads, beaches and recreation services
HRM: The Halifax Regional Municipality continues to monitor and respond to the rapidly evolving impacts of COVID-19. The following is an update on municipal pools, splash pads, beaches and recreation…
HRM launches Rural Recreation strategy survey
HALIFAX/BEAVER BANK: The Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting residents to participate in a survey to help inform the Rural Recreation Strategy. The purpose of the Rural Recreation Strategy is to…
“We love that community. We will rebuild in that community.”
Beaver Bank couple left speechless with outpouring of community support after fire destroys home BEAVER BANK: Wayne MacEachern and Nicki Beck-Chisholm have always been the ones volunteering in their community,…
NSH announces potential COVID19 exposure at five locations in Halifax, Dartmouth, Sackville
LOWER SACKVILLE/DARTMOUTH: Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposure to COVID-19 at five locations in the Central Zone. In addition to media releases, all potential exposure notifications…
RCMP investigating break-and-enter, suspicious fire
LOWER SACKVILLE: The RCMP/HRP Integrated General Investigation Section of the Criminal Investigation Division is investigating a break and enter, assault and arson that occurred at a home in Lower Sackville…
Samson confirms he will seek re-election
FALL RIVER: The MP for Sackville-Preston-Chezzetcook has confirmed he will run in the next federal election—whenever it may be. Darrell Samson told The Laker News in an interview on Feb.…
Sackville man charged with stunting
LOWER SACKVILLE: A 32-year-old Sackville man has been charged with stunting after Halifax Regional Police (HRP) nabbed him going in excess of 50 kilometres per hour over the posted speed…
SRA pleased with protection of Sackville River – Lewis Lake Wilderness Park
LOWER SACKVILLE: The Sackville Rivers Association (SRA) is overjoyed at the announcement by the Nova Scotia government that Sackville River Wilderness Area will soon receive a protected area designation. “This…
Kindness is contagious at Smokey Drive Elementary
LOWER SACKVILLE: The kindness bug has hit one Lower Sackville Grade 5 class—and it spread throughout their school. Without a Christmas concert to bring the school community together, and classes…