The Enfield Weekly Press

The investigation revealed the driver, the lone occupant of the vehicle, was indeed under the influence at the time of the incident. https://thelaker.ca/moncton-man-charged-in-centre-rawdon-c/

The Laker News' Pat Healey reflects on the closure of The Weekly Press and The Laker, which came one year ago on Jan. 6, 2020. It began the journey to what is now The Laker News, which he relaunched as a digital news website only on March 30, 2020. https://thelaker.ca/column-one-year-ago-the-journey-began/

The Colchester East Hants Health Centre in Truro will begin their COVID19 vaccine clinics on Jan. 18. https://thelaker.ca/n-s-announces-covid19-vaccine-plan/

The NSNDP is calling for more to be done to support those facing mental health concerns during the COVID19 pandemic. https://thelaker.ca/ndp-pandemic-poverty-impacts-on-mental/

There were 11 recoveries, and the province's active cases sits at 19. https://thelaker.ca/covid19-three-new-cases-reported-jan-5/

The 33-year-old man, who was suspected of being impaired, had fled the scene on foot. https://thelaker.ca/man-charged-with-impaired-driving-afte/

If you have any information on these incident's you're asked to contact Stewiacke RCMP or CrimeStoppers. https://thelaker.ca/information-sought-on-damage-to-dennis/

Public health will be in touch with close contacts as part of its ongoing investigation and advise of next steps. Everyone in a class which a confirmed case att...ended is being tested and must self-isolate for 14 days. Students will be supported to learn at home. https://thelaker.ca/covid19-second-case-from-auburn-high-r/

Various locations in HRM have been announced by NSHA as potential COVID19 exposure locations. https://thelaker.ca/nine-hrm-locations-among-latest-potent/

Since we couldn’t gather together in person this year to celebrate the amazing women featured on the Riva Spatz Women’s Wall of Honour, we created a video highl...ighting our newest inductees. Congratulations to all the inspiring women who have been recognized for their commitment to family, education and community. The Riva Spatz Women’s Wall of Honour at MSVU is a unique installation dedicated to honouring women of all walks of life. It provides friends and families the opportunity to commemorate and share their stories in a personalized, meaningful way. Additional information on each honouree can be found on the virtual wall, which highlights some of the more than 500 women featured on the wall. Learn more at https://www.womenswallofhonour.ca/

. Efficiency Nova Scotia discusses window sealing with Payzant's Home Hardware Enfield in Episode 2 of this four part series. (Video was shot in Lower Sackville) https://thelaker.ca/episode-2-efficiency-n-s-discusses-win/

Liam Kidney and Ryan Francis helped the Cape Breton Eagles to a weekend split with the Charlottetown Islanders. Our Pat Healey was at the Oct. 9 game and includes some of his shots with this recap. https://thelaker.ca/kidney-francis-help-eagles-to-qmjhl-we/

A look at the Municipality of East Hants voter turnout as of 9 a.m. on Oct. 13. https://thelaker.ca/east-hants-votes-district-by-district-/

All three cases are close contacts of previously reported cases. https://thelaker.ca/covid19-three-new-cases-announced-in-c/

Gear up for Halloween 2020 with tricks and treats from Glow The Event Store in Bayer's Lake. https://thelaker.ca/business-feature-glow-event-store-has-/

I voted! Have you. With online voting casting your ballot is simple. It took two minutes for me too, and I’m out of town in Cape Breton. Vote East Hants!

VOTE ONLINE OR BY PHONE! Online and phone voting opens tomorrow, Friday, October 9 for the 2020 Municipal election. Have you received your voter information le...tter with you PIN? Do you have a plan to cast your vote? To find out how to vote and answer any questions you may have, please visit: https://buff.ly/3jVw6uN. If you haven’t received your letter or your PIN, contact our Elections Office at 902-751-0588 or toll free 1-833-434-0623. See more

A look at the calls police received over the past seven days, Sept. 29 to Oct. 6. Brought to you by GNS Equipment Rentals. https://thelaker.ca/from-the-cruiser-sept-29-to-oct-6/

A man was found not to be self-isolating as required near Shubenacadie, and police subsequently charged him. https://thelaker.ca/enfield-rcmp-charge-man-with-not-self-/

Replay of our candidates forum livestream with the full video off our YouTube channel.

Here's a look at the fire calls for local fire departments last month. This column is brought to you by Brannen's Service Center. https://thelaker.ca/from-the-firehouse-september-2020-calls/

The Canada CyberSTEAM Challenge is a new online initiative for youth in grades 6-9 across the country. It was developed by the TeamUP Science Society based in Edmonton at the University of Alberta. https://thelaker.ca/n-s-students-among-organizers-of-cyber/

For those in the HRM side, Musq. Valley this was the Candidates Forum held on Monday night Oct. 5 for District 1. It was organized by Pat Healey of The Laker News in partnership with FRABA. Please tune in to hear candidates answer 16 questions of the 50 submitted by residents. Online and telephone voting in HRM is Oct. 6-14; advance Oct. 10 and 13. Election day is Oct. 17.... Thanks all!