The Laker News

HALIFAX: IESO Nova Scotia has launched its first competitive procurement for new electricity resources, today issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for up to 600 megawatts of fast-acting generation capacity through one or two 300-megawatt natural gas generation facilities.

GASPEREAU, KINGS COUNTY: Nova Scotia is making two changes that will support local wineries, cideries, breweries and distilleries and offer consumers more choice. Nova Scotian alcohol producers will soon be able to cross-sell other local alcohol products at their locations. For example, a vineyard in the Annapolis Valley could partner with a Cape Breton distillery to sell each other’s products.

NEW ALBANY: Ryan Cole, the 36-year-old man of East Hants wanted on a province-wide warrant, has been arrested. Cole is facing the following charges: Assault with a Weapon Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose Break and Enter Robbery Theft Under $5,000 Mischief Under $5,000 Refusal to Comply with a Demand Failure to Comply with a Probation Order The RCMP thanks members of the public for their support in locating Cole. File #: 2026-60032, 2026-343251, 2026-262484

MOOSELAND: The Province of Nova Scotia’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency (HRFE) are continuing to respond to an active wildfire on Mooseland Road and surrounding area. NSDNR personnel and most of the Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency (HRFE) will depart the scene for the night at dusk and resume firefighting efforts in the morning. HRFE personnel will remain at the site to monitor overnight conditions.

The repaving map of Sackville Drive. (HRM Photo) LOWER SACKVILLE: HRM is advising residents of upcoming traffic delays on Sackville Drive, between Beaver Bank Road and Florence Street. These traffic delays are required to facilitate road maintenance and infrastructure work as part of the Sackville Drive repaving and maintenance project. Work is expected to begin in the coming weeks and is anticipated to be completed in fall 2026.

Elizabeth Fanok on the podium with her gold medal and the silver medal winner in K1 1,000 metres. (Submitted photo) FALL RIVER: Elizabeth Fanok brought home three gold medals from the Pan American Canoe Sprint and Paracanoe Championships in Montreal, highlighted by a dominant victory in the women’s K1 1,000-metre event. Representing the Banook Canoe Club, Fanok won the K1 1,000m race by an impressive 19.22 seconds. The Fall River resident also captured gold in the K2 1,000m and K4 500m events.

The Homewreckers will be performing at the benefit fundraiser for Gavin in Wellington. (Submitted photo) WELLINGTON: The Wellington and area community is rallying around one of its own with a benefit concert and auction to help 30-year-old Gavin Tristan and his family as he prepares for the fight of his life. Born with a rare immune disorder known as X-linked agammaglobulinemia (XLA), years of health complications have left Gavin with severe lung damage.

LOWER SACKVILLE/FALL RIVER: The boards of East Coast Credit Union (East Coast CU), Acadian Credit Union (Acadian), iNova Credit Union (iNova) and Teachers Plus Credit Union (Teachers Plus) are recommending a merger to their members, following a thorough due diligence process and the development of a strong business case. The recommendation reflects a shared commitment to creating long-term value for members while building a stronger, more sustainable credit union for the future.

Addictions and Mental Health Minister Brian Comer speaks. (Healey photo) HALIFAX/EAST HANTS: Nova Scotians thinking about suicide or worried about someone else who may be thinking about suicide will continue to have access to help through a simple three-digit number. The 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline, which launched in 2023, provides support through calls and texts. The province and federal government have renewed a memorandum of understanding to ensure continued access for Nova Scotians.

The East Hnats Stingrays are ready for their July 25 meet. (Submitted photo) SHEARWATER: The East Hants Stingrays will head to Shearwater Pool on July 25 looking for strong performances in the water, but the club says one of its biggest successes has already been achieved outside the lanes.