DARTMOUTH/EAST HANTS: On November 26, 2020, Cumberland District SCEU seized drugs from a motor vehicle entering Nova Scotia from New Brunswick. Among the drugs seized was a small quantity of…

HALIFAX: The provincial government announced Jan. 29 that it is making a major investment in new long-term care beds and facilities to better serve residents, their families and staff. Under…

FALL RIVER: COVID19 closures in late November 2020 may have caused a hiccup to a campaign aimed at raising money to help children of less fortunate families attend music classes…

WAVERLEY: Despite missing two years of rugby due to knee surgery, Brooklyn Peyton’s hard work and determination upon returning to the pitch was enough for the St. Francis Xavier X-Women…

I get a lot of people who have decided to separate from their spouse that ask me, “Barb, when is the right time to come and see a lawyer?” My…

Here is our Pet of the Week for Jan. 29, 2021 as selected by a random computerized draw: The other pets that were submitted will be included in the draw…

ENFIELD: As his time as Premier of Nova Scotia is nearing its end, Stephen McNeil sat down for a one-on-one interview with The Laker News’ Pat Healey via zoom. The…

FALL RIVER: Fire investigators are seeking a cause into a conflagrant that destroyed an abandoned home shortly after supper time on Jan. 27. Firefighters from Station 45 Fall River; Station…

ENFIELD: On Jan. 21, Liberal leadership candidate hopeful Labi Kousoulis held a question-and-answer scrum via zoom with N.S. community newspaper members. The Laker News’ Pat Healey was one of two…

Brought to you by: ENFIELD: East Hants RCMP responded to 97 calls for service during the period of Jan. 19 to Jan. 16 throughout the municipality. Here are some of…