Guard rail work to cause delays in Waverley
WAVERLEY: Residents are being informed off traffic delays due to guard rail replacement work ongoing in Waverley until Thursday, Nov. 3.
In a press release, HRM said guardrail work was to begin Nov. 1 along...
Road work underway in Fall River, Wellington
WELLINGTON: Councillor Barry Dalrymple said the road work that has been taking place in the area the past few weeks isn’t because there’s a municipal election coming, it’s simply because it was budgeted for...
WJCC important to community, Streatch says
WINDSOR JUNCTION: The local councillor says this communities volunteer-run community centre is an “important asset.”
Steve Streatch was responding to chatter in the community that his vision for the Windsor Junction Community Centre (WJCC) included...
Teachers, parents keeping pressure on
FALL RIVER: Parents and teachers at Fall River area schools aren’t about to let the Nova Scotia Teachers Union (NSTU) labour strife with the provincial Liberal government fade from the news headlines.
That’s why close...
Frontage decision a “positive message” for rural HRM
FALL RIVER: The councillors for the area peg a decision by Halifax regional council on a property frontage bylaw as sending a positive message to the rural parts of the municipality as a whole.
Lisa...
Horne at ease with Bill 75 vote decision
FALL RIVER: Bill Horne is at ease with his decision to vote yes to Bill 75, despite friendships he has with several teachers and loud pleas from some in the community he represents to...
Councillor responds to playground query
BEAVER BANK: The councillor for Beaver Bank says she has heard some of the concerns about the new playground at Beaver Bank-Kinsac Elementary School.
One parent told The Laker that despite word it would be...
Streatch ready to be District 1’s voice at City Hall
FALL RIVER: Steve Streatch knows he has a lot of work ahead of him.
Just moments after his Oct. 15 HRM municipal election win was confirmed, the Elderbank resident acknowledged he has been given the...
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 setting record straight on rumours
FALL RIVER: He’s only been in the position for just over a month, but already Steve Streatch is feeling like all eyes are on him.
That’s because rumours in the Fall River community have had...