From the Cruiser – March 19, 2026
Brought to you by: ENFIELD: Over the past week, officers with East Hants RCMP responded to 119 calls for service. The following are highlighted calls as provided by A/Sgt. Evan…
Multi-agency search underway for Jason Lorette, RCMP say
COLCHESTER COUNTY: A multi-agency search in Colchester County near the Harmony Rd. area is underway. The search is related to missing man Jason Lorette, the 47-year-old man reported missing on…
U18 Penguins teams lose semifinal games at Ettinger-Smith; Bedford captures banner
LANTZ: It came down tot he wire, but when the final buzzer sounded both East Hants U18 Penguins teams saw their Trevor Ettinger-Jeff Smith Memorial tournaments come to an end…
Halifax Regional Police arrest prolific offender with ties to Enfield
DARTMOUTH/ENFIELD: A man who is formerly from the Enfield community, but now calls Dartmouth home, has been arrested by Halifax Regional Police. Police say that on March 14 at approximately…
Heavy rain, rapid freeze leaves flooding, icy conditions in Elmsdale, Lantz
ELMSDALE/LANTZ: Heavy rain followed by a sharp drop in temperatures created localized flooding and dangerous icy conditions in parts of Lantz and Elmsdale, particularly along Hwy. 2 and near the…
Hines finding his stride with Jr. C Penguins after winding path this season
LANTZ: For Ethan Hines, the 2025–26 hockey season has taken a few unexpected turns. But the path eventually led the Dutch Settlement product to a place where he’s making a…
Business Feature: Botavita Market brings healthy shopping option to Elmsdale
ELMSDALE: A new business along Highway 2 in Elmsdale is aiming to make healthy living more convenient for local residents. Botavita Market, owned by Rebecca McGeehan, has opened across from…
Battle of Hwy 102 between Truro, East Hants for Hollingsworth Cup begins Friday
LANTZ: The Hollingsworth Cup championship final in the N.S. Senior Hockey League begins this Friday with two familiar foes duking it out for it. The Truro Bearcats and East Hants…
PHOTOS: Final day of play for U9 INT, U11C teams at Ettinger-Smith tournament
LANTZ: It was championship game day for teams in the U11C division and the final day of play for the U9 Intermediate division on Monday at the Trevor Ettinger-Jeff Smith…
Memorial tournament presentation honours legacy of Trevor Ettinger and Jeff Smith
LANTZ: A special moment of remembrance and gratitude took place Sunday afternoon March 15 at the Trevor Ettinger–Jeff Smith Memorial Tournament at the East Hants Sportsplex. Players, coaches, parents, and…