RCMP respond to three thefts in Oakfield
OAKFIELD: With the warmer weather, many people are getting out to enjoy the beaches and trails. Unfortunately, this also includes thieves looking for crimes of opportunity. On May 25, Halifax…
Police arrest impaired driver with child in vehicle
LOWER SACKVILLE: A 26-year-old Middle Sackville man faces impaired driving charges after a concerned caller contacted police in regards to a possible impaired driver. A child was located inside the…
Fall River singer wins Quake Matthews competition
GRAND LAKE: A Fall River/Grand Lake musician is making good use of the COVID19 downtime to hone her singing skills, and it showed in one recent competition. Kennedy Austin, a…
Halifax Water to NSUARB: no water rate increase over next two years
A release from Halifax Water FALL RIVER: The COVID-19 pandemic has many Halifax Water customers concerned about the future and their ability to pay bills. To help support customers in…
SCDA working on memorial park for three shooting victims
SHUBENACADIE: A proposal to create a memorial in Rex McCoul Park in Shubenacadie for three of the 22 shooting victims from the rampage on April 18-19 is getting enthusiastic reviews.…
Aquatic Centre opening remains on hold due to COVID19
ELMSDALE: The official opening of the municipality’s new Aquatic Centre remains unknown because of COVID19. In an email from The Laker News on May 21 asking for an update on…
Local #NovaScotiaStrong t-shirt designer ‘overwhelmed’ at response
Karen Dean of Middle Musquodoboit has raised $60,000 in fundraiser MAIN PHOTO: Kim Parker (from left); Karen Dean; and her youngest daughter, Kacey, proudly don their Nova Scotia Strong emblazoned…
Fall 2022 target date for Wellington Connector completion
WELLINGTON: While the project is currently on hold to get more information gathered, an official with the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal (TIR) said the aim is to have…
RCMP’s report to MEH shows dangerous driving remains an issue
ENFIELD: Dangerous driving continues to be a problem area for local police officers, according to the report presented by East Hants RCMP during the Executive committee meeting of the Municipality…