Fairytale dress up fun in Grand Lake
GRAND LAKE: Little Mabel Hope of Grand Lake, looking cute as a Princess, gets a piece of cake fed to her by Louise Brooking-McDow during the Fairytale Gala on March…
VIDEO: Councillor Streatch speaks about Riverlake plan review
At Regional Council, Councillor Steve Streatch spoke about need for reviews every so often, even on plans like the Riverlake Secondary which only came into effect in 2013.
Giving PTSD sufferers a second Chance
FALL RIVER: John Stewart is helping to give a First Responder a second Chance at life through being a puppy raiser with the Canadian Intervention and Assistance Dogs (CIAD). Stewart…
Private sponsorship refugee program celebrates 40 years
FALL RIVER: Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen launched the 40th anniversary of Canada’s private sponsorship refugee program in small-town Canada, with the Baroud family and members of the Riverlake Syrian Refugee…
Samson says Ministers should expect pressure, to be lobbied
FALL RIVER: Darrell Samson didn’t mince words when asked for reaction to the testimony by former Attorney General Jody Wilson-Raybould before the Justice Committee in Ottawa. The Liberal MP for…
Vanier skiiers capture regional, provincial banners
FALL RIVER: It was a complete sweep on the ski race slopes for the Georges P. Vanier Junior High girls ski race team. The Tim Hilton-coached team captured the Capital…
Local women celebrated at IWD event
LOWER SACKVILLE: On International Women’s Day March 8, women across the world were recognized and celebrated. In Lower Sackville, a room full of women–and some men–filled in for a two…
Public Meeting to be held on Eastlink cell tower proposal
WINDSOR JUNCTION: Eastlink is hosting a Public Information Meeting on April 2 to inform residents of plans to construct a telecommunications tower at the corner of Cobequid Road and Windsor…
Streatch wonders if current structure for WJCC viable
WINDSOR JUNCTION: Steve Streatch said he would be interested in discussing whether the current structure in place with the Windsor Junction Community Centre is in its best interest for its…
Area rate report due back soon: Streatch
WINDSOR JUNCTION: An HRM staff report on area rates that community groups across the municipality utilize, including the LWF Ratepayers Association (LWFRA), is expected back before regional council in the…