Regional centre, RCMP explain protocol when it comes to threats at schools
After rumour left parents worried, The Laker asked HRCE and police about process
FALL RIVER: The Halifax Regional
Centre for Education (HRCE) and Halifax District RCMP take threats
towards the safety of staff...
Exploring making flyers opt-in
BEAVER BANK: Councillor Lisa Blackburn is weighing in on the contentious topic of flyer delivery in the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM).
The representative of Middle/Upper Sackville-Lucasville-Beaver Bank told The Laker she will be bringing forward...
Sounds of the season from Holland Road Elementary School’s choir
FLETCHERS LAKE: Holland Road School’s choir continued their Christmas tour on Dec. 15 with a performance at Sobeys Fall River.
Before many family members and friends—a crowd of about 100—the kids entertained with their singing...
Bringing awareness to MMIWG
FALL RIVER: In October, Lockview High School was raising awareness about Missing and Murdered Indigenous women and girls to it's students. (Submitted photo)
The Red Dress project was created to recognize...
Youth charged in stabbing headed to trial March 27
FALL RIVER: The 15-year-old charged in the alleged stabbing of another 15-year-old near Lockview High late in 2018 is set to return to court on Feb. 19 for a pre-trial conference.
On Nov. 19, the...
Lifeflight unveils new helicopters
HALIFAX STANFIELD: Having two new medical Lifeflight helicopters now in operation is a relief to Nova Scotia’s Health and Wellness Minister and EHS Lifeflight.
The much anticipated unveiling of the two new Sikorsky S-76 C...
Meals for everyone
LOWER SACKVILLE: A group of volunteers from several churches in the Lower Sackville area come together once a month to provide a hearty meal for those who want it.
Caroline Gallop of Beaver Bank is...
RCMP, SPCA say hot vehicles no place for four legged friends
DARTMOUTH: As
the hot summer sun shows its warmth more and more each day, it’s
important to take action to avoid unknowingly causing your fur baby or
young child hardship by leaving them in...
Proposed Charleswood development holding open house
WINDSOR JUNCTION: Residents will get their first chance to look at a revised application proposal looking to build 176 residential units in the Charleswood Drive area of Windsor Junction.
The proposal is from ZZAP Consultants...
WoW begins in Grand Lake
GRAND LAKE: Women on Wheels (WoW) has started in the Grand Lake area.
WoW
meets every Monday at 5:45 p.m. at the entrance of Laurie Park on
Highway 2 in Grand Lake. The bike riders...