COLUMN: Ask the Vet – with Dr. Juanita
ASK THE VET MAY 25
Fall River-area resident Melanie Roy sent in a few questions for Dr. Juanita to answer. In this column, she will answer two of the four questions submitted in April.
In the...
COLUMN: Stress bucket-COVID19: Is our bucket overflowing and what can we do if it...
"Opinions expressed in this piece are solely those of the columnist and not necessarily those of The Laker News Inc."
By Marybeth Fleming, OT Health
Beginning on March 22, 2020, when the provincial government instituted its...
MP’s COLUMN: News & Views with MP Darrell Samson, May 2020
By Darrell Samson, MP
Throughout these unprecedented challenges we’re all facing together due to COVID-19, we’ve been witness to the best qualities of people shining through, as demonstrated by the countless acts of kindness performed...
OP-ED: COVID19 a blessing?
As I try to wrap my head around the tragic events of April 18-19 in Portapique, Wentworth, Debert, Shubenacadie, and Enfield, I think about the worse case scenario.
What if we weren’t in the COVID19...
COLUMN: Ask the Vet with Dr. Juanita Ashton, Elmsdale Vet
APRIL 13, 2020.
Andrea Francheville asked a question about her French Bulldog, Benedict: “Good morning, I have a question for Dr Ashton. As the warmer weather is starting to show, my pups paws are getting...
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 of a child with documented childhood...
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.
It was drawn by...
COLUMN: Ask the Vet with Dr. Juanita Ashton, Elmsdale Vet
Jessica Bennett: How do we heal rough pads on our dog's paws? Is it normal for dogs to get rough pads in winter?
Dr. Juanita: Thanks Jessica for the great question! Many pet...
COLUMN: 100 Dads
By Doreen Coady
As a Parenting Columnist for The Weekly Press, I’m thrilled to join Patrick on his journalism journey. In anticipation of the upcoming release of 100 Dads 1000 Tips 1 Million Reasons I...
MP’s COLUMN: News & Views with MP Darrell Samson
Preventative measures for COVID-19
An update from your
Member of Parliament, Darrell Samson
2020 continues to be an
extraordinary year for government. While the regular business of departmental
issues goes on and preparations are made for Budget 2020, our...