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Missing boater in Devon found deceased

3 days ago | thelaker.ca | Pat Healey |Patrick Healey

DEVON: The remains of the missing boater on Cousins Lake have been found. On April 10, RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment, fire and EHS responded to a report of a capsized boat on Cousins Lake. Of the two people in the boat, one man made it to shore. An extensive search was conducted over several weeks, but they were unsuccessful in locating the missing boater.
From the Cruiser - June 2, 2025

3 days ago | thelaker.ca | Pat Healey |Patrick Healey

Brought to you by:ENFIELD: Over the past week, officers with the East Hants RCMP responded to 148 calls for service. Here are some highlighted calls and details as provided by Sgt. Scott MacRae with East Hants RCMP2025761776- Kidnapping/ Invitation to sexual touching in East Hants. A 10-year-old victim escaped unharmed. A 36-year-old man is in custody and facing multiple charges. 2025764980 – Assault with weapon/possession of a weapon for a dangerous purposeFour check stops completed.
Intense hurricanes expected this summer; homeowners should review insurance policies

3 days ago | thelaker.ca | Pat Healey |Patrick Healey

ATLANTIC CANADA: Atlantic hurricane season has begun, and meteorologists are predicting intense storms this summer. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, there is a 60% chance of the season being above-normal in terms of activity and severity. As severe weather events such as hurricanes increase in frequency and intensity, homeowners should review their home insurance policies to ensure they have the coverage they need in the event of a flood.
COLUMN: Canada could be a new kind of energy superpower

3 days ago | thelaker.ca | Pat Healey |Patrick Healey

The following is distributed by QUOI Media and used with permission. It is written by Alexandra Mallett an Associate Professor at the School of Public Policy and Administration (SPPA) at Carleton University. By Alexandra MallettDuring the recent federal election, candidates across the political spectrum talked about making Canada an energy superpower (again), with proposals including fast tracking major energy projects and designating energy corridors.
Road safety week sees charges laid across N.S., including East Hants/Colchester County

3 days ago | thelaker.ca | Pat Healey |Patrick Healey

COLCHESTER COUNTY/EAST HANTS: During Canada Road Safety Week, more than ten percent of vehicles stopped by the Nova Scotia RCMP during proactive enforcement efforts resulted in charges. Over the seven days of Road Safety Week, enforcement by RCMP officers in the province resulted in 54 Criminal Code charges for impaired operation, 22 provincial roadside suspensions, and almost 1,000 summary offence tickets.
Elmsdale Fire supports Caring & Sharing food bank

3 days ago | thelaker.ca | Pat Healey |Patrick Healey

ELMSDALE: The Elmsdale Volunteer Fire Department is giving back to the community thanks to support from the community. This week, Deputy Chief Mike Wood stopped by the Caring & Sharing Angel Tree Food bank. The department donated $1,000 to the food bank, money raised from the support the community has given it through the Nova Scotia Firefighters 50-50.
U18 Fury girls capture national volleyball silver

3 days ago | thelaker.ca | Pat Healey |Patrick Healey

FALL RIVER: FALL RIVER: The Fall River Fury U18 girls have returned home from the Volleyball Canada youth nationals with a=some hardware. The Fury won silver, losing in the championship game to Newfoundland’s Loopers, but despite a hard-fought effort they lost earning silver. The nationals happened May 22-25 in Edmonton, Alta. At the Expo Centre. There was a total of 151 teams from across Canada at the nationals in the U18 division.
Funding awarded to researchers focused on addictions, mental health

3 days ago | thelaker.ca | Pat Healey |Patrick Healey

HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is supporting four early-career researchers focused on understanding the addictions and mental health experiences of equity-deserving residents. The research projects focus on:– understanding the mental health experiences of Black women in Nova Scotia– mental, emotional and social challenges affecting equity-deserving college students– the mental health impacts of witnessing identity-based bullying– strengthening community-based mental health care in rural Nova Scotia.
Province teams up with Horticulture N.S. to extend growing season

4 days ago | thelaker.ca | Pat Healey |Patrick Healey

HALIFAX: Fruit and vegetable growers are being supported to increase the availability of local produce. The province and Horticulture Nova Scotia are once again offering the Season Extension Enhancement Program to help fruit and vegetable farmers extend their growing seasons. “Consumers want to buy local products year round, especially with the expansion of the Nova Scotia Loyal program,” said Greg Morrow, Minister of Agriculture.
Driver ticketed for speeding in Maitland area

4 days ago | thelaker.ca | Pat Healey |Patrick Healey

MAITLAND: An East Hants area motorists learned that they need to slow their roll when driving in a 50 kilometre per hour zone last week. Sgt. Scott MacRae, with East Hants RCMP, said police issued 25 summary offence tickets in the past week, including one for speeding in the Maitland area. “One person was stopped for travelling 112 km/hr in a 50km/hr zone in Maitland,” he said. ADVERTISEMENT:Sgt. MacRae said the driver was issued a Summary ticket and educated about road safety by police.