Editorial Cartoon
This is something we likely won't have much of here on The Laker News digital website, but we thought we would share an Editorial Cartoon that was a team effort.
Local doctor reacts to Laker article
To the Editor:
This is in response to the article which was published in the August 2016 issue of the Laker titled “New doctor coming to Beaver Bank” and is intended to clarify the information...
#Election2019 Candidate Profile: Get to know People’s Party of Canada’s Sybil Hogg
Hogg is running for PPC in Sackville-Preston-Chezzetcook
Name: Sybil Hogg
Community: Sackville-Preston-Chezzetcook
Family:
Growing up, all four of my parents served in the Canadian Armed...
LETTER: Seniors looking toward final approval of Carr Farm project
To the Editor:
In response to the comments written by Alan Joyce on behalf of the “Fall River Seniors Housing Group” regarding the development of the Baker/Carr Farm property.
It disappoints and saddens me to think,...
COLUMN: Funding, new ideas, key to restoring dignity in long-term care
From the NSPC Caucus Office
More and more seniors are saying they don’t want to go to a nursing home. But unless we present better options for care, they...
COLUMN: MLAs highlight goals for sitting of house
Friends,
With the fall sitting of the House of Assembly set to open on Oct. 13, we thought now would be a good time to both look back at the summer and get ready for...
EDITORIAL: Speed bumps – the answer or a hindrance?
The Halifax Traffic Authority announced recently it approved speed bumps in several community residential streets in Fall River and Windsor Junction, along with other areas in HRM.
The
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OP-ED: Sackville Wilderness Park Now
We need nature now more than ever. If there's one lesson to take away from these challenging times of lockdowns and social distancing, it’s the importance of natural spaces for our physical...
COLUMN: Talking about Trauma
By Shelley Clee
For the record, I am not an expert on trauma. I do not have a degree in psychology or social work. I am, however, a parent...
Bill’s Blog – December 2018
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! I wish you and your family a holiday season that is filled with happiness and cheer. It is an honour and pleasure to meet and work with many...