Chamber gearing up for annual Trivia Night fundraiser Feb. 8
EAST HANTS: Get your teams put together and hone your trivia skills as the East Hants & Districts Chamber of Commerce presents its annual trivia night fundraiser in memory of…
House fire victim assisted by Red Cross volunteers
INDIAN BROOK: The victim of a weekend house fire in Indian Brook is receiving lodging assistance. In a tweet, the Canadian Red Cross said the fire on Meadow Brook Road…
From the Cruiser – Jan. 4 – Jan. 11, 2022
Brought to you by: ENFIELD: East Hants RCMP responded to 92 calls for service between Jan. 4 and Jan. 11, 2022. Here are a couple of the highlighted calls from…
RCMP credit witness for nabbing impaired driver in Elmsdale
ENFIELD: An observant motorist helped East Hants RCMP get an impaired driver off the streets in Elmsdale on Jan. 8. East Hants RCMP S/Sgt. Cory Bushell said officers were informed…
Winter walks are a boost for our bodies and minds, says Hike N.S.
HALIFAX: Making time to be active in the outdoors this Winter will help you stay healthy and happy. Walking or snowshoeing is a wonderful and free way to boost your…
Residents asked us if there would be an awareness campaign for the Lantz roundabouts. So we asked Public Works.
LANTZ: The roundabouts at the Lantz Interchange have created some confusion amongst motorists. Several people who have driven the roundabouts since it opened contacted The Laker News to see if…
Theft of two vehicles in Noel under investigation by RCMP
NOEL: Police received a report of a theft of two vehicles from a Noel residence overnight on Dec. 30. East Hants RCMP S/Sgt. Cory Bushell said police were advised that…
East Hants RCMP seek info on New Years Eve break-and-enter
RAWDON: RCMP are looking for information related to a break-and-enter in Rawdon on New Years Eve. East Hants RCMP S/Sgt. Cory Bushell said officers were called to the scene of…
From the Cruiser – Dec. 21 to Jan. 4
Brought to you by: ENFIELD: Over the holidays (the past two weeks) officers with East Hants RCMP responded to 136 calls for service. Here are a few of the highlighted…
“COVID-19 is no joke.” Enfield, Dartmouth women talk about their long-COVID battle
ENFIELD/DARTMOUTH: Two Halifax-area women know first-hand that COVID-19 is more than just a “cold” or “flu” as both continue to suffer long-term effects of the disease. Sophie Lavery-Grant of Enfield…