Help cheer on Emma Archibald at the Paralympics in Milano-Cortina
FALL RIVER: Let’s get behind our Paralympian, Emma Archibald, and send her our best wishes in Milano-Cortina. The Laker news is helping out her family send some good wishes to…
Winter storm forecast to dump upwards of 20-plus cm’s Monday into Tuesday
ELMSDALE: A winter storm watch is in effect for areas of Nova Scotia, including Hants County, for upwards of 15 to 25 centimetres of snow Feb. 23 into Feb. 24,…
From the Cruiser – Feb. 17, 2026
Brought to you by: ENFIELD: Over the past week, members of the East Hants RCMP responded to 124 calls for service. The following is highlights of the calls as provided…
Masonic Lodge monthly book sale set for March 7 in Elmsdale
ELMSDALE: C W Saunders Lodge No. 125 will have its monthly book sale on Saturday, March 7. It will be held at their lodge, located at 170 Hwy 214 in…
Fillmore calls for reductions to municipal wages and compensation of up to 7%
HRM: Halifax Regional Council is in the process of developing the 2026/27 municipal budget. At current levels of spending and based on Council discussions to date, the average residential tax…
Small-town Papillon chasing big North American title; helping future N.S. vet along the way
ELMSDALE: A five-pound Papillon from small-town Nova Scotia is taking on thousands of dogs across North America, and the community is rallying behind her. Maisie, a 10-year-old agility competitor owned…
Nova Scotia Health launches new infant feeding centre in Central Zone
LOWER SACKVILLE: Nova Scotia Health Public Health and Primary Health Care are partnering to offer a new avenue for infant feeding support in Central Zone. Beginning this month, parents and…
Communities, Culture, Tourism, Heritage issues statement on museums, VIC closures
HALIFAX: The provincial Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism, and Heritage issued a statement on the closure of museums and visitor information centres across the province. The spokesperson said that museums…
Jr C Pens to meet SW Storm in best-of-five quarterfinal play
LANTZ: The East Hants Ryson Construction Penguins are geared up for post-season action. The Pens will meet the South West Storm in their best-of-five quarterfinal, with the series starting on…
RCMP, HRP arrest man wanted for firearms offences
DARTMOUTH: The RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment (HRD) Street Crime Enforcement Unit (SCEU), in partnership with the Halifax Regional Police (HRP) Quick Response Unit (QRU), has arrested a man wanted for…