N.S. Walk Day to be celebrated on May 14 across province
HALIFAX: More than ever, we all need activities in our day that bring us joy and help us relax. Group walking can give us both of these and much more.…
RCMP investigating multiple thefts from vehicles in Enfield area
ENFIELD: Several residents in an Enfield subdivision reported thefts from their vehicles overnight May 6, East Hants RCMP said. Staff Sgt. Michael Balmaceda told The Laker News that police received…
Fatal fires in Lower Sackville, Dartmouth deemed accidental; no operating smoke alarms found
By Paige Dillman, NSCC Journalism student interning at The Laker News LOWER SACKVILLE: A pair of fatal fires in Lower Sackville and the Dartmouth areas have been deemed electrical as…
HRM celebrates its 2025 volunteer award winners
HALIFAX: The Halifax Regional Municipality is pleased to share the award winners at the 2025 Volunteer Awards. This annual event puts a spotlight on residents that have made a difference…
Search being scaled back for missing Pictou County siblings
LANSDOWNE STATION, N.S.: The RCMP are scaling back the major search efforts ongoing in Pictou County for two siblings who were reported missing on May 2. At the same time,…
First responders, municipal organizations hosting Community Safety event
LANTZ: An exciting day of live demonstration from East Hants first responders and municipal organizations is set for Saturday May 10. Residents will be able to learn all about safety,…
EAC report says energy retrofits will create thousands of skilled trades jobs, boost N.S. economy
NOVA SCOTIA: A new report from the Ecology Action Centre (EAC) shows that efforts to make buildings more energy efficient will create massive opportunities for N.S.’s skilled workforce. Building Nova…
Student-led MMIWG2S event brings awareness about Red Dress Day to HERH students
By Paige Dillman, NSCC Journalism student who is interning with The Laker News for May MILFORD: Two Indigenous students at Hants East Rural High School wanted to bring awareness to…
Community Chorale director bids farewell
By Paige Dillman, NSCC Journalism student who is interning at The Laker News for May 2025 ELMSDALE: Martha Healy has been the director of the East Hants Community Chorale since…
Public health investigating measles case, found in HRM
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia has its first case of measles in 2025, found in Halifax Regional Municipality. The case involves a Nova Scotian who travelled outside Canada. The person had received…