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…
Stingrays spotted in East Hants
This is the first in our feature called “Little Lakers.” These stories and school news updates will be written by students in Grade 5 at Maple Ridge Elementary. We hope…
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…
From the Cruiser – Dec. 18
Brought to you by: ENFIELD: Over the past week, officers with East Hants RCMP responded to 105 calls for service. The following are some of the highlighted calls as provided…
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.…
Man, woman sought in theft at Home Hardware
ENFIELD: East Hants RCMP are investigating a theft from a business in Enfield on Dec. 16. Const. Preston Burns, Community Policing Officer in Enfield, said police were told of a…
From the Firehouse – Nov. calls
Brought to you by: SHUBENACADIE: Here’s a look at some of the fire calls for the month of November. The information included is provided by participating volunteer fire departments from…
PHOTOS/VIDEO: WCA celebrates holidays at Christmas in Waverley
WAVERLEY: With Christmas tunes being played on stage, Santa and Mrs. Claus made a grand entrance at the Waverley Legion on Saturday afternoon. The Waverley Community Association, a volunteer run…
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…