**Sponsored Content** Why sleep is essential to all Canadians
by Michelle Gilfoyle One thing Canadians aren’t getting enough of is sleep. Studies have shown that one in two adults in Canada have trouble either going to sleep or staying…
COLUMN: Ask the Vet with Dr. Juanita
ASK THE VET June 3 Melanie Roy asked four questions for Dr. Juanita last month. She answered two in our column posted on May 25 on our website. Here are…
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…
COLUMN: Stress bucket-COVID19: Is our bucket overflowing and what can we do if it is?
“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,…
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…
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…
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,…
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…