N.S. RCMP welcomes 11 new officers to force
DARTMOUTH: The Nova Scotia RCMP has welcomed 11 experienced police officers to the force. At a ceremony Friday, June 2, nine of the experienced police officers were sworn in, in…
The Q LGBTQ Creative Network launches non-profit to advocate for 2SLGBTQIA+ creatives
From a release HALIFAX: The Q LGBTQ Creative Network (The Q) is excited to announce its official launch as a registered Canadian non-profit organization dedicated to advocating for stronger representation…
Golfer Wilson qualifies for 2023 Future Stars Invitational in Alberta
WINDSOR JUNCTION: A Windsor Junction golfer has started the 2023 golf season with the right swing. Blake Wilson is looking to continue his golf career at the college level and…
PHOTOS: Fall River Garden Club holds annual plant sale
FALL RIVER: A great crowd turned out for the annual Fall River Garden Club Plant Sale. The sale was held May 27 at the LWF Community Hall at 843 Fall…
Sub Lt. Matt Pyke remembered with plaque unveiling
ENFIELD: A plaque in memory of a local Sub Lieutenant who died in the CH-148 Cyclone helicopter in late April 2020 was unveiled last week in a moving ceremony. Sub…
RCMP investigating mischief on school property
ELMSDALE: Police are investigating a pair of mischief incidents at a local school in late May. East Hants RCMP Const. Preston Burns, the community policing officer, told The Laker News…
Incidents involving off-highway vehicles reported to police
ENFIELD/ELMSDALE: RCMP recently received a pair of calls regarding off-road vehicles travelling on Hwy 102 and Hwy 2 in Enfield and Elmsdale. Const. Preston Burns said on May 27, police…
Nova Scotians may be impacted by MOVEit privacy breach
HALIFAX: Some Nova Scotians’ personal information has been breached as part of a global security issue with a file transfer service called MOVEit, the province said on June 4. Staff…
Restrictions to travel, wood activities being lifted in all but Shelburne County
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is lifting restrictions on travel and activities in the woods in all areas except for Shelburne County and anywhere evacuation orders are in place, effective 12:01 a.m.,…
N.S. closes Aboiteau at Windsor causeway to protect residents
WINDSOR: To protect the community of Windsor and keep residents safe in the event of a fire, the government is closing the aboiteau at the Windsor causeway as a precaution…