COLUMN: A Thanksgiving message from MP Darrell Samson
It’s hard to believe that October is here already and we’ll soon be celebrating Thanksgiving. 2020 has been a difficult year around the world, but as we all know, Nova…
Feature: Occupational Therapist month being celebrated by local OT
FALL RIVER: The month of October is designated in recognition of all those Occupational Therapists across the world. OT Month is an annual opportunity for OT’s to both celebrate and…
Running for Denise: Schwarzwald Run for the Cure exceeds fundraising goal
MAIN PHOTO: Denise’s Posse leads the participants in the walk out onto Robert Street in Fall River. (Healey photo) FALL RIVER: It was more than any ordinary walk for friends…
Run for the Cure: Wellington family raises more than $3,000 for metastatic breast cancer
WELLINGTON: On an early sunny Sunday afternoon more than 20 people gathered outside the Hart driveway ready to join the family in their neighbourhood CIBC Run for the Cure. Because…
Francis excited to be drafted by Flames; ready to put in hard work
SYDNEY: Hard work and heart is what got Ryan Francis to the Cape Breton Eagles of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. And it’s what landed him on the radar…
From the Cruiser – Sept. 29 to Oct. 6
Brought to you by: ELMSDALE: This week, East Hants RCMP responded to 118 called for service during the week of Sept. 29 to Oct. 6. Here are some highlights: On…
Enfield RCMP charge man with not self-isolating after Quebec trip
NORTH SALEM: A 39-year-old man has been charged with not following health guidelines upon returning to N.S. from outside the Atlantic Bubble. On Oct. 4, East Hants RCMP responded to…
VIDEO: #AsktheCandidates District 1 HRM forum provides answers to residents questions
FALL RIVER: The four candidates vying to represent District 1 Waverley-Fall River-Musquodoboit Valley answered 16 pertinent questions chosen among the 50 submitted by residents to The Laker News during the…
Lions Xmas Express counting on community for continued support due to COVID19 restrictions
Organizers confirm no Lions Christmas Parade, school food drives this year FALL RIVER: The Lions Christmas Express will look different this holiday season. Like many things, with COVID19 health guideline…
From the Firehouse – September 2020 calls
This Column is brought to you by: INDIAN BROOK: Here is a look at how many calls are local volunteer fire departments responded to in the month of September. The…