PHOTOS: All about fun at CHAPS horse show
MILFORD: The Corridor Horse and Pony Society (CHAPS) hosted an event that had a great turnout over the weekend in Milford. The show, put on by the volunteer run CHAPS,…
N.S. RCMP lay 222 impaired-related charges over three month span
BEAVER BANK/LOWER SACKVILLE: The RCMP across Nova Scotia laid 222 impaired-related charges during a span from April to June 2024, the force said in a release on Sept. 25. Nova…
N.S. NDP call on AG to review province’s use of travel nurses
From a press release: FALL RIVER: The Nova Scotia NDP is calling on the Auditor General to investigate the provincial government’s use of travel nurse agencies and review the value…
Women in trades fund 2024 applications now open
HALIFAX/EAST HANTS: Livia Properties, in partnership with the Rural Communities Foundation of Nova Scotia (RCFNS) is offering two awards supporting female-identifying persons entering the trades. Awarded to a female-identifying student…
Award-winning soprano Brueggergosman-Lee coming to Halifax, Wolfville
HALIFAX: An award-winning soprano will be hitting the stage in Halifax and Wolfville later this month. Measha Brueggergosman-Lee will be performing in both locations in support of her arias Zombie…
Dirt bike rider issued seven-day driving suspension after collision
UPPER RAWDON: A 20-year-old East Hants man was issued a seven-day driving suspension on Sept. 20 following a collision in Upper Rawdon. RCMP said that 911 dispatch received a crash…
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…
Beaver Bank man charged with multiple offences, including assaulting a police officer after incident
BEAVER BANK: A 51-year-old man has been charged with multiple assault-related offences following a disturbance on Sept. 26 in Beaver Bank. RCMP spokesman Cpl. Guillaume Tremblay said that at approximately…
Truth and Reconciliation Week provides opportunity for reflection, learning
HALIFAX/FALL RIVER: Each year at this time, Nova Scotians are encouraged to recognize the province’s long-standing treaty relationship with the Mi’kmaq and deepen their understanding of truth and reconciliation with…
From the Cruiser – Sept. 27, 2024
Brought to you by: ENFIELD: Over the past week, officers with East Hants RCMP responded to 119 calls for service. The following are a couple of the highlighted calls as…