Wetlands appreciation Day set for Sept. 17
SOUTH MAITLAND: The Fundy Tidal Interpretive Centre is proudly home to one of Nova Scotia’s Treasured Wetlands. Join them on Wednesday, September 17 to learn all about this unique ecological…
Police, firefighters team up to rescue dog
SOUTH MAITLAND: A family pet was rescued after wandering off in the South Maitland area on July 27. East Hants RCMP Const. Preston Burns, Community Policing Officer, said RCMP received…
Impaired driving charge coming against South Maitland man
SHUBENACADIE: A 34-year-old South Maitland man has been charged with impaired driving, police say. East Hants RCMP Const. Preston Burns, Community Policing Officer, said an officer was re-entering Hwy 102…
MLA MacDonald provides road work updates
ENFIELD: Several roads are getting work from provincial road crews, the MLA for the area said. Hants East MLA John A. MacDonald provided an update on roadwork ongoing in the…
Work starting on culvert extension on Hwy 215/236: MLA MacDonald
SOUTH MAITLAND: Work has begun on the Hwy 215/236 intersection in South Maitland, an update posted by Hants East MLA John A. MacDonald said. The update was posted on Nov.…
VIDEO INTERVIEW: Premier Houston asked about SAR crews, volunteer firefighters importance
BURNTCOAT HEAD PARK: During a trip to check out the Hants North area, and a stop at Burntcoat Head Park recently, Premier Tim Houston took questions from The Laker News…
From the Cruiser – Aug. 15
Brought to you by: ENFIELD: Over the past week, officers with East Hants RCMP responded to 105 calls for service. The following is highlights of some of the calls as…
VIDEO INTERVIEW: Premier Houston on N.S.’s infrastructure meeting our changing climate
BURNTCOAT HEAD PARK: The Premier of Nova Scotia paid a visit to rural N.S. on Tuesday afternoon as Hants East MLA John A. MacDonald brought Premier Tim Houston to the…
PHOTOS/VIDEOS: Rain causes second washout, more damage
SOUTH MAITLAND: The rain on Friday night into Saturday Aug. 4-5 saw Highway 215 and Highway 236 (Rocks Road) wash out for a second time in just two weeks. The…
Updates on East Hants storm damage from MLA MacDonald
EAST HANTS: Here are some quick summary updates from Hants East MLA John A. MacDonald as posted on his Facebook page in relation to the flooding damage caused throughout the…