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Raising money for Shave for the Brave

FALL RIVER: It would appear getting a free hair cut is a great way to raise money for a great cause. That was evident on May 28 at The Men’s Den in Fall River when...

Health & wellness expo a success

FALL RIVER: The health and wellness expo held Feb. 12 at the LWF Hall in Fall River raised $660 for the hall, which is owned and for the community. Presenting the money to Barry Dalrymple...
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Province closing schools on Monday

Editor’s note: The following was just released from the Department of Education HALIFAX: Beginning Monday, Dec. 5, all public schools in Nova Scotia will be closed to students to ensure students’ safety, Education Minister Karen...

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 as unduly impacted. Lisa Blackburn,...

More than just a “picture book”

FALL RIVER: What started out to be a story book on the stories behind the many lighthouses in Nova Scotia quickly turned into a picture book on them. And author Allan Billard is just...

Samson working to get Veterans help

FALL RIVER: The local MP for Sackville-Preston-Chezzetcook feels more supports need to be in place for Veterans dealing with mental health issues, such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Darrell Samson said he is learning...

Streatch “uncomfortable” with LWF Ratepayers area rate situation

FALL RIVER: The area rate tax structure for the LWF Ratepayers Association (LWFRA) has left councillor Steve Streatch “uncomfortable” going forward. That’s why the Waverley-Fall River-Musquodoboit Valley representative on HRM Regional Council has asked HRM...
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VIDEO: Paramedic Ride comes through HRM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AM7Fmf23E60

PM Trudeau fields questions head on

LOWER SACKVILLE: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faced the tough questions he was asked head on during a town hall meeting in Lower Sackville on Jan. 9. The Liberal leader was in town for the first-ever...

Father Duncan receives Scouting accolades

FALL RIVER: On Saturday June 8, Reverend Duncan MacMaster received Scouting’s Certificate for 55 years of service to the Movement. This was presented during a retirement party for Father Duncan held by Saint ...
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