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Local family opens Junk Works franchise

FALL RIVER: Andrew Willison never imagined at 19-years-old he would be the general manager of any business, let alone his own. But that’s exactly what the Fall River man is doing. Willison is the main...
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Road work continues next week in Beaver Bank

BEAVER BANK: The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents and motorists that road construction will continue next week on Beaver Bank Road between Danny and Windgate drives. Crews will be on site beginning Monday and...

“Misunderstandings” around floating dock project

FALL RIVER: A stockpile of misunderstandings between the local councillor, HRM Parks and Rec, and the Riverlake community group led to the floating dock project at the Snow Centre not exactly meeting the vision...

Hannigan wins classical JUNO Award

WAVERLEY: A Waverley musician has earned a second straight Juno award for her classical music. Barb Hannigan was announced as the recipient of the 2019 Juno for Classicsal Alkbum of the Year: vocal or choral...

A great night with lots of laughs

Photos from the Funny Fundraiser in support of LWF Baseball and Tri-County Rangers, held at the Waverley Legion. Photos by Pat Healey - The Laker.  
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Firefighters contain brush fire in Wellington

WELLINGTON: A brush fire on Kings Road in Wellington had fire crews from three stations and the Department of Natural Resources busy on Sept. 13. Gord West, Division Commander with Station 45 Fall River, said...
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CN work forces Rocky Lake Drive closure on Aug. 26

WAVERLEY: Residents are getting a heads up to plan ahead for their travels on Sunday Aug. 26 in the Waverley area. In a release on Aug. 24, HRM advises residents and motorists that CN will...

Thieves break into home while homeowners present

WINDSOR JUNCTION: Suspects are being sought after a brazen break-and-enter into a Windsor Junction home while the homeowners were home, although they were unaware the home had been broken into. The incident...
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Woman charged in Lower Sackville robbery

LOWER SACKVILLE: A 50-year-old woman has been charged by Halifax District RCMP following a weekend armed robbery at a gas station in Lower Sackville. Darlene Joyce Johnson of Middle Sackville is facing charges of robbery;...

Fighting to get back on the pitch

Lockview rugby player Marley Raycroft paid surprise visit by Rugby Canada players FALL RIVER: Marley Raycroft eats, breathes, and lives rugby, so it’s no wonder that the sport she has a passion for...
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