Middle Sackville man charged in robbery
LOWER SACKVILLE: A 38-year-old Middle Sackville man has been charged after police say he was involved in an early morning robbery on Jan. 15 at a Lower Sackville business. RCMP…
N.S. Stampede supports economic growth, tourism
From a release TRURO: The 2024 Nova Scotia Stampede made a significant economic impact on the province. According to a recent economic impact assessment by Sport Tourism Canada, the total…
Elmsdale man arrested after alleged assault
ELMSDALE, HRM: A 25-year-old Elmsdale man is set to appear in court after an alleged assault in late December. RCMP say that on Dec. 27 at approximately 3:45 p.m., RCMP…
Financial lifeline during COVID-19: CERB helped keep vulnerable families together, says NSCSW
From a release HALIFAX: The Nova Scotia College of Social Workers (NSCSW) is releasing its comprehensive review of the Children and Family Services Act submitted to the Department of Opportunities…
New crosswalk installed, ready for residents use
Municipality said crosswalk by White Road part of intersection upgrade in future ENFIELD: The new crosswalk on Highway 2 is open for residents to use. The crosswalk comes with lights…
Upper Rawdon man arrested after pointing firearm at another driver
NINE MILE RIVER: A 23-year-old Upper Rawdon man has been arrested following a two-vehicle collision after he allegedly pointed a firearm at another driver. East Hants RCMP responded to the…
RCMP sees significant rise in fatal collisions across Nova Scotia in 2024; East Hants had eight
EAST HANTS: Eight of the 77 fatal vehicle collision Nova Scotia RCMP officers responded to in 2024 happened in the East Hants district. That’s according to data released for the…
CAP condemns continued exclusion from MMIWG Roundtable
From a release OTTAWA, ONT.: The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples (CAP) is deeply disappointed to be uninvited and excluded once again from participation at the upcoming National Indigenous-Federal-Provincial-Territorial (IFPT) Roundtable…
Update on Aerotech Connector project, roundabouts
WELLINGTON: An official with the Department of Public Works has provided an update on the construction of the Aerotech Connector in Wellington. The update comes after The Laker News inquired…
HRM recruiting applicants for summer positions
HALIFAX: The Halifax Regional Municipality is recruiting applicants for summer casual positions. There are a diverse range of jobs in aquatics, inclusion and recreation programming available in communities across the…