Inner Strength athletes garner six Canada Open medals
WELLINGTON: The luggage for the athletes from Inner Strength Taekwondo came home a bit heavier on its return. The athletes from the Wellington-based dojang collected four gold medals; a silver;…
Meeting to discuss Oakfield Park bridge replacement plans
OAKFIELD: The community is being encouraged to come out and hear details on plans for the replacement of the Oakfield Park Road bridge. In a notice to residents, it indicates…
#Election2019 Candidate Profile: Get to know Kevin Copley
Copley is running for the Conservatives in Sackville-Preston-Chezzetcook Name: Kevin Copley Community: Beaver Bank (Sackville-Preston-Chezzetcook) Family: I was born in a small Cape Breton community to loving, hard-working parents. I…
#Election2019 Candidate profile: Get to know NDP’s Matt Stickland
Stickland vying for MP Darrell Samson’s seat in Oct. federal election Name:Matt Stickland Community: Live in Lawrencetown, running in Sackville Preston Chezzetcook Family: I have been married for four years;…
Lower speed limit extended to Holland Road
FLETCHERS LAKE: Motorists along Highway 2 in Fall River and Fletchers Lake will have to ease off the gas for just a bit longer. Recently, the speed limit of 60…
BBKCC announces Chase the Ace changes
BEAVER BANK: There’s some new twists as Chase the Ace at the Beaver Bank-Kinsac Community Centre (BBKCC) hits the fall season. Recently, the BBKCC announced that tickets for Chase the…
Streatch, Blackburn echo concerns of CFL stadium on HRM taxpayers
BEAVER BANK: Two local councillors have no will to see a CFL stadium built in Shannon Park if it means HRM writing a cheque and taxpayers being what they see…
Police snag four impaired drivers in five hour span
HAMMONDS PLAINS: During an almost five hour stretch between Sept. 26 and Sept. 27, Halifax District RCMP nabbed four impaired drivers as a result of concerned callers who called 911…
Regional centre, RCMP explain protocol when it comes to threats at schools
After rumour left parents worried, The Laker asked HRCE and police about process FALL RIVER: The Halifax Regional Centre for Education (HRCE) and Halifax District RCMP take threats towards the…
Motorcyclist sustains minor injuries in Fall River collision
FALL RIVER: A motorcyclist was taken to hospital with what was believed to be non-life-threatening injuries after a two vehicle collision on Hwy 2 by Coach Ave. mid-afternoon on Sept.…