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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
COLUMN: News and views by MLA Bill Horne – April 2020
Dear Constituents, COVID-19 is an unprecedented and rapidly evolving situation. During this state of emergency, it is essential that Nova Scotians have access to accurate, up-to-date information, direction and advice.…
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…
#Election2019 Candidate Profile: Get to know Green Party’s Anthony Edmonds
Edmonds is running in Sackville-Preston-Chezzetcook Name: Anthony Edmonds Community: Wellington Family: I live with my wife, Jillian. Profession: Aerospace Engineer Why are you running? I’d like to do everything that…
#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 Forces. Two of them are…
#Election2019 Candidate Profile: Get to know Darrell Samson
Name: Darrell J. Samson Community: Resident of Fall River for 35 years Family: Lives with wife, Faye,(teacher at Waverley Memorial Elementary) and proud father of three grown children and three…