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RCMP investigating thefts in Oakfield, Wellington

WELLINGTON: Police were busy in the Wellington/Oakfield area during a two day span earlier this week, Sept. 25-26. Halifax District RCMP responded to four incidents involving theft of vehicles and thefts from vehicles in Oakfield,...

Proposed development in area irks residents

WINDSOR JUNCTION: A proposed development set for the Windsor Junction end of Ingram Drive isn’t sitting well with residents, who feel their neighbourhood will become a traffic thoroughfare if it goes ahead. WM Fares Group,...

New dental office to include family restaurant/pub

FALL RIVER: The new dentist building being constructed on Highway 2 across from RaceTrac Gas/Burgess Service Centre in Fall River will include a much rumoured family restaurant/pub. Dr. Barbara Scott said she and colleague Dr....

UPDATED: Police investigating tips on indecent acts

FALL RIVER: Halifax District RCMP are continuing to followup on leads related to their investigation into two indecent acts in the Wellington and Fall River areas in late September. Cpl. Dal Hutchinson said police have...

Fall River man ‘overwhelmed’ by support

VANCOUVER, B.C.: A Fall River man seriously injured in a freak motor vehicle collision in late August in Vancouver, B.C. that left a husband and wife dead and two others injured is touched by...

Speaking up about PTSD

FALL RIVER: It took Phonse Jessome getting a formal diagnosis of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in 2007 for him to take it seriously. “I was told I could never work as a reporter again,”...

Trails aiming to connect local communities

FALL RIVER: Accessing neighboring communities is about to get a lot easier, and a lot more environmentally friendly, thanks to a large government grant received by the RiverLakes Greenway Consortium. On behalf of Energy Minister,...

Bridge re-opening creates big excitement

FALL RIVER: It seemed fitting that the first vehicles to cross the Fall River Road Bridge when it reopened Aug. 24 were two motorcycles. Fitting because so many were unable to take their regular route...
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Getting a global perspective through travel

GRAND LAKE: Winter Muise likes to travel, and she’s using that enjoyment for the betterment of those less fortunate. Muise returned Aug 21 from a two week volunteer trip with CISV International in Atarfe, just...
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Dancing her way to Broadway

BEDFORD: The spark that makes Laura Wadden love dance is glowing bright. Wadden, a dancer with Element Dance Studio in Bedford, had the opportunity to attend a week-long Broadway Bound dance camp in August on...
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