The Laker to discontinue publishing
While readership is strong and local journalism has never been more important, from a business perspective the areas covered by The Weekly Press and The Laker have become more a…
ALJ receives $7,000 grant from TD for outdoor classroom project
FALL RIVER: On Nov. 27, Ash Lee Jefferson School officially opened phase one of their outdoor classrooms. The Parent Teacher Organization and school Administration submitted a TD Friends of the…
My interview with Pat Healey, Super Community Reporter
By Sam Lirette Learning Centre student at G.P. Vanier FALL RIVER: Last week I met Pat Healey for an interview. I wanted to interview a reporter because I want to…
PHOTOS: Christmas on the Canal brings spirit of the season to Fall River
FALL RIVER: Despite the cold weather, hundreds came out for Christmas on the Canal in Fall River on Dec. 1, celebrating the kick off of the holiday season. The Lions…
Volleyball bronze for Lockview High
FALL RIVER: The Lockview High junior varsity girls volleyball team captured the provincial bronze medal on Nov. 30. It was a great way to end the season for the girls…
Police investigating thefts from unlocked vehicles in HRM, including Beaver Bank, Sackville
BEAVER BANK: This past week, 13 reports of thefts from unlocked vehicles were reported in Cole Harbour, Lucasville, Upper Sackville, and Beaver Bank. Now that we’re in the holiday season,…
Sovereign medal for volunteers recipient
WAVERLEY: The Sovereign medal for volunteers on behalf of the Government of Canada was presented to Waverley resident Anthony McNeil by MP Darrell Samson on Nov. 20. Anthony was nominated…
JV girls volleyball Capital champions
FALL RIVER: Congrats to the Lockview JV Girls girls volleyball team on winning the JV Capital region championship. Next up is provincials for the squad. (Submitted photo)
Halloween Hunger Heroes: Trick or treating for food
FALL RIVER: Reporter Pat Healey joined Sarah MacDonald-Miles and dad Paul for some trick or treating for food for Feed N.S. and the SPCA on Halloween night in Fall River…