Business Excellence Awards nominations opening soon
EAST HANTS: Get ready East Hants businesses, it’s almost that time of the year. Nominations for the 2025 Business Excellence Awards are opening soon. This is your chance to shine…
N.S. needs evidence-based process for major school capital decisions, AG says
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia needs to update and improve its school capital planning process to account for the unprecedented growth in student enrolment since the process was created, says Nova Scotia’s…
Hants County man wanted on province-wide warrant; may be armed, police say
HANTS COUNTY: A 47-year-old Hants County man is wanted on a province-wide arrest warrant, and may be armed and dangerous. In a release, N.S. RCMP said that West Hants RCMP…
RCMP looking to identify Elmsdale shoplifting suspect
ELMSDALE: The public’s help is being sought to identify a shoplifter. East Hants RCMP Sgt. Scott MacRae said the police are looking to identify the man who stole almost $300…
AIFF’s co-production market announces new additions for 2025 festival
HALIFAX: Celebrating its 28th year, Atlantic International Film Festival’s co-production market, (AIFF) Partners announces new features at its beloved intimate and curated market. For the 2025 edition of AIFF Partners…
Former East Hants RCMP officer faces additional sexual assault charges
ENFIELD/HALIFAX: A former East Hants RCMP officer faces additional charges of sexual assault after SiRT announced they have reasonable and probable grounds to believe the officer committed a criminal offence.…
The Laker News moving to new website
The Laker News is getting a new website. We’ve been working on this for a few weeks now and it’s almost time to reveal it. To get ready for the…
UPDATED: Evacuation order for Ostrea Lake fire lifted; residents can return home HRM says
OSTREA LAKE: The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that based on a recommendation from the Province of Nova Scotia’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the evacuation order has been…
From the Firehouse – May 2025 calls
Brought to you by: ELMSDALE: Here is a look at the May 2025 calls for local area volunteer fire departments in East Hants and Stewiacke. The call info is basic…
Canada Strong Pass giving Canadians access to national parks, campsites, and museums
OTTAWA, ONT.: This summer, Canadians can enjoy the very best Canada has to offer with the Canada Strong Pass. From museums and railroads to national parks and camping spots, the…